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05/30/2013
Bonnie Garner, 78, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Center. She was born December 17, 1934 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Oplis Adam West and Ella Williams West. She was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Huxley, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Garner, Bob Holcombe, David Amburn, Ben Webster, Andy Amburn and Jeffery Webster.
She is survived by
Daughter: Karen Clifton and husband, Roger of Joaquin
Sons:
Tom Garner and wife, Donna of Vidalia, Georgia
Sam Garner and wife, Tammy of Joaquin
Tim Garner of Center
Raymond Garner of Joaquin
Special Nephew: Bob Holcombe of Jamestown, Tennessee
Sister: Loma Marlow of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sister-in-law: Beaula Fay Webster of Center
10 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: James Garner Sr.
Daughter: Belinda Clifton
Son: James Garner Jr.
Grandson: Christopher Garner
Sisters: Anna Price, Joyce Stephens, Genieva Wittenburg, Josie Donnelly
Brother: Merle West
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/29/2013
Mrs. Gay Nell Moore, 73 of Center passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11am at St. Paul Baptist Church in Center, Texas with additional visition from 10am to 11am before funeral services with Pastor Freddie Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Wake for family and friends will be held Friday, May 31, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel.
She is survived by:
Husband: Mervin Gene Moore of Center, Texas
Daughters:
Gale Denise Richmond of Mesquite, Texas
Denell Kindle of San Augustine, Texas
Stephanie Moore of Lufkin, Texas
Depemles Kenard of Garland, Texas
Sons:
Irvin Ray Moore of San Augustine, Texas
Leonard Ray Moore of San Augustine, Texas
12 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild
Sister; Ola Mae Gardner of Center, Texas
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
William R. “Rick” Forbis, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born March 5, 1957 in Galena Park to Thomas W. Forbis and Dorothy Faye Emmons Forbis. Mr. Forbis was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Huxley.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Otis Jarrell officiating. Interment will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.
He is survived by
Parents: Bro. Jack & Mrs. Dorothy Forbis of Timpson
Sister: Virginia Ann Meadows of San Leon
Nephew: Tommy Jack Forbis of Pensacola, Florida
Niece: Crystal Kay Forbis of Pensacola, Florida
Preceded in death by
Brother: Tommy Forbis
Grandparents: Levi & Lula Forbis and Richard & Bertha Emmons
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/28/2013
David Lee, 61, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1951 in Zwolle, Louisiana to R.D. Lee and Emma Ebarbe Lee. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service time at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Lee, Eddie Fletcher, Ricky Lee Jr. and Terry Ebarb.
He is survived by
Brothers:
James Lee and wife, Jean of Center
Robert Lee and wife, Glenda of Center
Wallace Lee and wife, Melrose of Zwolle
Sisters:
Nance Lee of Pineville, Louisiana
Trudy Furlow and husband, Rodger of Winsburo
Special Niece: Sandra Mims of Center
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: R.D. Lee and Emma Elarbe Lee
Brother: Travis Marvin Lee
Sisters: Doris Ebarbe, Virginia Arthur, Gerdi Garcia
Brother: Bryant Lee
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Mattie Imelda (McLendon) Dellinger, 101, lifelong resident of Center and Center's beloved official town historian, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at her residence.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Center with Bro. Michael Hale and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Two visitation times will be Friday May 31, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
Ms. Mattie was born October 1, 1911 in Center, Texas to M.B.” Bartow” McLendon, (born in Troy, Alabama from 1868-1933) and Carrie Elizabeth (Smithson) McLendon, (born March 22, 1885 in Grand Rivers, KY to 1985). Mattie’s family moved to Center in 1887. Mattie joined and was baptized into the First Baptist Church, Center, at the age of 12. Mattie was a 1929 graduate of Center High School. She worked as a clerk after graduation at Perry Brothers for 6 months and Bridges Drug Store for 2 years; Mattie married L.L. “Pete” Dellinger, husband of nearly 33 years until his death in 1966, (he was born in Ben Lomand, AR, Pete was a pharmacist and grocer); Alongside her husband, they operated a business and raised a family in Center. She worked for the 2 Center newspapers for over 50 years and the radio stations for over 17 years. She knew folks in both high and low stations of life due to her work for the local newspapers and radio station. Some of Mattie’s credits and awards include; worthy matron Order of Eastern Star in Center from 1940-41; secretary in County School Superintendent’s office; charter member of CHS Band Booster; PTA officer; WMU officer; active Sunday School member; charter member of Shelby County Historical Society; she operated her own news bureau for newspapers; Silver Voice Award by the East Texas Tourism Association; member of the Texas and National Press Women; was the first woman appointed to the Board of the 4-H Foundation at A&M College; Friend of 4-H award; she was named Texas Press Woman of the Year in 1983 for District 9; she was honored by B &PW Club in Center by being named their Outstanding Woman of Year and in 1985 the Center Alumni Association elected Mattie to their Hall of Fame as a an outstanding Alumni. Mattie was the host of the radio call-in show, “Mattie’s Party Line”, which began in 1987, and was a window to the soul of Center, Texas where Mattie knew just about every caller by name; Mattie was received the Lifetime of Service Award by the William Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of Republic of Texas; received “The Best” Center Homecoming parade award for the 29 Club two years; She was a stringer for the ‘Houston Chronicle,' ‘Houston Post,' ‘Beaumont Enterprise,' ‘Shreveport Times' and Associated Press and then for two television stations, and covered for Channel 9; Before it was made official, Mattie was long known as Center's unofficial town historian. She knew the who, what, when, where, and how of just about every major news event in Shelby County and in 2008, Mattie was honored as the official “East Texas Town Historian of Center, Texas” by the Shelby County Historical Commission, which she easily met the criteria for; In 2009, Mattie was selected as the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen of the Year award; Social life and fun was the ’29 club of Flappers & Jelly Beans that lasted for 10 years. Mattie enjoyed all the trips made by 1st National Bank (Citizens Bank) Travel Club and in later life Mattie enjoyed the Monday Noon Lunches with her friends, Mildred Pinkston, Bobbie Covington, Syble Holt and Kathleen Parker. Her passion was looking for local story ideas and writing about them as she was fulfilling the official as the town historian. Mattie was still currently writing a weekly column for “The Light and Champion ” to Mattie Party Line, which she has done for over 45 years. Mattie said "I just love writing, and I've covered a lot of good stories." Even though Mattie was admired by the likes of Dan Rather and Willie Nelson, her biggest fans have always been her neighbors in Center, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, M.B. and Carrie McLendon, Husband, L.L. “Pete” Dellinger, Son, Dan Dellinger, Daughter-in-law, Ruby Dellinger, Sister, Lucy Lee (McLendon) Gregory, Brother, George Martin McLendon and Brother, Maurice Bartow McLendon.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Dixie Lee Dellinger of Center
2 Granddaughters:
Denise Dellinger Oates & husband, Shepherd of Mesquite
Deborah Dellinger Young & husband, Jeff of Center
2 Great Grandsons:
Stephen Daniel Oates & wife, Leslie of Mesquite
David Young of Nacogdoches
Great Great Granddaughter: Ryiot Oates
Nieces:
Lou Nell McLendon Jones of Houston
Cindy McLendon McCracken of Baton Rouge, LA
Portia Gaines of Center
Patricia Brittain of Center
Barbara Jean Clark
Nephews:
Stan McLendon of Humble
James Payne
Great Nephew:
Shane McLendon of Houston
Jim Payne of Nacogdoches
Great Nieces:
Sandy McLendon Black
Jeannie Gaines of Center
Polly McKissick
Great Great Nieces:
Emily Glass
Rachel Hawkins
Cousins:
Jack Barron of Center
Billy McLendon of Houston
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Pallbearers: John R. Smith, Buster Bounds, Jerry Pinkston, Rob Payne, Chris Watlington & Ronnie Daniels
Honorary Pallbearers: David Jacobs, Larry Ballard, Randy McLeroy, Billy Poindexter, Joe Louis Jones, Tom Steele, Willie Nelson, A.J. Procell, Don Pinkston, James Paul Wilson & Kelly Vaughn
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
05/25/2013
Bonnie Windham, 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1941 in Iager, West Virginia to J.W. Justice and Bertha Payne Justice.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Devin Jackson, Leo Jackson, Evan Lutz, Austin Williams, Cody Porter and Cecil Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Porter, Colton Thompson, Brian Campbell and Clay Barbee.
She is survived by
Children:
Shelley Porter and husband, Jody of Center
Skip Campbell and wife, Cherri of Longview
Grandchildren:
Colton Thompson and wife, Briana of Center
Sarah Thompson and fiancé, Clay Barbee of Center
Ashley Lutz and husband, Evan of Center
Dillon Porter of Center
Cody Porter of Center
Brian Campbell and fiancé, Jessica of Humble
Breanna Campbell of College Station
Sabrina Campbell of Longview
Kristi Campbell of Longview
Brittney Campbell of Longview
Great Grandchildren:
Drake Lutz
Jace Thompson
Hallie Mae Barbee
Beaux Campbell
Slayde Porter
Step Children:
Jeannette Windham
Michelle Jackson and husband, Cecil
Rena Flores
Father of her children: Steve Campbell of Nacogdoches
Very special daughter-in-law: Cindy Christian of Onalaska
A number of step-grandchildren
Sisters:
Betty Smith of California
Eleanor Newberry of Virginia
Margret Skeens and husband, Mac of Florida
Brother: Wayne Justice and wife, Jeanette of West Virginia
A number of nieces, nephews and other family
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Justice
Sister: Thelma Vandyke
Brothers: Clinton Justice, Joe Justice, Dale Justice, Roger Justice
Step-daughter: Tara Blue
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/24/2013
Robert L. Loomis, 69, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. He was born October 5, 1943 in Corinth, Pennsylvania to James L. Loomis and Ethel Burrows Loomis.
Mr. Loomis served in the United States Navy.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bethel United Methodist Church with Bro. Daren Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.
He is survived by
Wife: Donna Loomis of Joaquin
Children:
Robert L. Loomis Jr. and wife, Rose stationed in Okinawa, Japan
Denise Swick and husband, David of New Mexico
Leslie Alford and husband, John of Logansport, Louisiana
John P. Loomis and wife, Rebecca of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Alexandra Loomis, Jenna Loomis, James Loomis, Krystal Odom, Jimmy Loomis, Kenneth Loomis, Michael Davis, Gregory Alford, Chase Alford, Miya Alford, Heither Loomis, Sawyer Loomis
Great Grandchildren:
Emmy Alford, Trinity Alford, Joseph Alford, Trent Loomis
Mother: Ethel Loomis of Madison, Ohio
Brother: Jim Loomis and wife, Char of Michigan
Numerous nieces, nephews and other family
Preceded in death by
Father: James Loomis
Sisters: Shirley Loomis, Rosemary Loomis
Son: James Loomis
Granddaughter: Jamie Loomis
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Kimber Paddie, 47, of Center, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 19, 1965 in Weatherford, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by
Husband: Bobby Paddie of Center
Sons:
Thomas Dumas of Center
Numerous Grandchildren
Sister: Tonja Ard of Huxley
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Emar & Mary Deville of Bossier City
Sisters-in-law:
Betty Williams and husband, Charles of Whitehouse
Bonny Reed and husband, Allen of Center
Brothers-in-law:
Billy Paddie and wife, Rachel of Center
Benny Paddie
Preceded in death by
Father-in-law: Eli Paddie
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/22/2013
Evelyn Elizabeth Hudgins, 89 of Longview, Texas, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 in Longview, Texas. She was born November 4, 1923 in Angelina County to Frank Teer and Mary Potts Teer. She was a member of South Union Missionary Baptist Church in Daingerfield, Texas and was a homemaker.
Visitation for family and friends to be held Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 12:30pm to 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home prior to funeral services at 2pm with interment to follow at Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.
She is survived by:
Husband: Alfred Hudgins of Longview, Texas
Daughter: Carolyn Pondant and husband Don of Marshall, Texas
Sons:
Carl W. Hudgins and wife Carol of Grandbury, Texas
Stephen R. Hudgins and wife Connie of San Antonio, Texas
John D. Hudgins and wife Janell of Longview, Texas
Sisters:
Frances Sander and husband Ray of Garrison, Texas
Better Miller and husband Gene of Kerrville, Texas
Brother: Joe Tom Teer of Pasadena, Texas
11 Grandchildrn, 19 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren
Funeral services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
05/22/2013
Lisa Marie Fryer (1972-2013), of Center, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2013 at her residence.
A memorial service was held with her family in Virginia.
She was known and loved by so many in Center and Lufkin. She was always so outgoing, fun loving and lit up a room with her beautiful smile and a special sparkle in her eyes.
She was preceded in death by her Mother, Ellen Fryer and Step-mother, Mary B. Fryer.
She was survived by:
Brother: Tim Fryer of Virginia
Father: Chuck Ward of Virginia
Step Sister: Kay Kruhn
She will be truly missed and loved always. This world will never be the same without her.
Jonathan Pi'erre Gardner passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his grandparents' home in Shelbyville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 15, 1980 in Shreveport, LA, to Dyan Gardner and Alton Lee Coleman.
Jonathan was a member of Carroll Chapel C.M.E. Church in Shelbyville, Texas. He was baptized on September 9, 2001. Jonathan was a graduate of the class of 2002 in Shelbyville, Texas.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Services for Jonathan will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 11am at Carroll Chapel C.M.E. Shelbyville, Texas with Rev. Delphine Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Cemetery, Carthage, Texas.
Jonathan is survived by a loving mother, Dyan Gardner of Shelbyville, Texas
Grandparents: Tom and Katy Gardner of Shelbyville, Texas
Aunts: Annie Bell of Beaumont, Texas
Mae Larkin (Michael) of Jasper, Texas
Sue Jenkins (Newt) of San Augustine, Texas
Carolyn Everage (Dennis) of San Antonio, Texas.
Uncle: Tommy Gardner
Special Cousins: Annette and Alexia Bell, Ashley Marurzzo, Allison Gardner, Britney Rector, Melodie Pilot, Kadence Garrett, Joshua Cartwright, Scotty and Scotty Garrett Jr., Darren and Chris Dock.
God Mother: Ms. Baby Lou Gardner
Host of relatives and friends
Funeral services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Mrs. Christine Stanley, 88 of Center, passed away Saturday morning, May 18, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 11am at Triumph Church Center, Center, Texas with Rev. Kibbles to officiate. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Center, Texas.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Leroy Isaac of Center, Texas
Gary Allen Isaac of Lufkin, Texas
Daughters:
Carolyn Greer of Dallas, Texas
Gwendolyn Carlli of Dallas
Joyce Dean Dixon of Dallas
Janice Belinda Isaac of Dallas
Sharon Denise Casey of Center
30 Grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren
Brother: George Lister, Jr. of Houston, Texas.
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
05/21/2013
Charles Richard “Rick” Todd, Jr., beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Clifton Hughes and Cousin, Deke Pierce officiating.
He was born April 20, 1966 at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana to Rick Todd, Sr. and Dea Link. He resided in Center, Texas and worked at NAPA for over 20 years. Rick was a proud father that loved his two boys. He was an avid UT fan, loved to cooked and enjoyed being outdoors.
In Lieu of flowers family requests that donations can be made to Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church FM 415, Timpson, Texas 75975 or The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701
He is survived by:
Father: Rick Todd, Sr. of Conroe
Mother: Dea Link of Center
Sons:
Rick Todd, III of Corpus Christi
Zack Todd of Center
Sister: Delaina (Todd) Lowden & husband, Brian of Spring
Brothers:
Charlie Todd of Conroe
Chris Link of Center
Kevin Link & wife, Reagan of Center
Niece: Darian Nicole Lowden of Spring
Nephews: Sutton & Karson Link of Center
Aunt: Dinah Pierce & husband, Danny of Mt. Enterprise
Cousins:
Deke Pierce, Derek Pierce, Drew Pierce & Dachiele Keeling
Dearest Friends:
Tommy Wilson
John & Karen Halstead
05/19/2013
Prentice Shofner, Sr., 85 of Center, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his residence.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013 at Latham Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas in the Dreka Community with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born January 28, 1928 Shelbyville, Texas in the Dreka Community to Marvin and Ezella (Litton) Shofner. He was a member of the West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Marvin and Ezella Shofner, Mother of his children, Bobbie Ann (Harrison) Shofner, Wife, Jenell Shofner, Daughter, Toni Alford, Grandson, Cody Alford and 2 Sisters, Lamerle Fleming and JaNell Samford.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Penny Todd & husband, Ricky of Center
Daughter: Mary Sims & husband, Rickie of Shelbyville
Son: Prentice “Bubba” Shofner, Jr. of Center
Son: John Shofner & wife, Wantia of Center
Daughter: Jennifer Holt & husband, Ben of Center
Step-Children:
Tina McGuffin & husband, Don of Henderson
Jeff Burris & Gena of Carthage
15 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
2 Brothers:
Jarrell Shofner & wife, Tommie of Jasper
Darrell Shofner of Shelbyville
2 Brothers-in-law:
Hugh Fleming of Center
William Samford of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers: Jeb Shofner, Nathan Shofner, Brad Hinton, Jordan Pinkston, Ryan Pinkston, Charlie Mitchell
Honorary Pallbearers: Charles Henry Hinton and Paul Ross
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
05/17/2013
Mr. Thomas "Tom" Edwards, age 69, longtime resident of San Augustine, and owner of San Augustine Gun Shop passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Lufkin.
Tom was born to Hattie (Palmer) Edwards and Arthur Edwards on April 10, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN. Over the years, Tom felt strongly about giving back to the community which he was proud to call home. He contributed in different ways through community service. He served as a hunter education instructor in the State of Texas since 1979. In the early 1980's, he was a charter member and willing volunteer in the Redlands Gun Club. He held National Rife Association credentials as an NRA instructor in Certified Home Firearms Safety, Certified Pistol and Certified Rifle. He also held a TECLOSE Peace Officers and TECLOSE Instructor License, proudly serving as a unpaid deputy for the County of San Augustine and donating his time for firearms training for the county and the city of San Augustine, as well as surrounding counties and cities.
In 1995, be became a Concealed Handgun Instructor for the State of Texas and was still actively instructing up to the time of his death.
In honor of Tom's memory, we encourage donations of time to the organizations in your community.
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss
Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen by the family, and visitation will be prior to Memorial Service at the Funeral Home.
Survivors include: His wife: Kristi Edwards of San Augustine; Daughters: Francine Edwards-Overbo and her husband, Gerald, along with their children Rachel, Neal and their son, Logan; Geraldo, Isaac and Hannah of Minneapolis, MN; Jessica Edwards-Smith and her husband, John-Paul, along with their children, Sara and Clare of Minneapolis, MN; Son: Michael Edwards of Santa Fe, New Mexico and his son, Mitchell; Sisters: Audrey Weida and her children, John, Paul, Gary, and Robert, all of Kansas City, MO; Jackie Sellman and her husband, Terry along with their children, Theresa and her husband, Heith, and their 4 girls; Christina and her husband, Mike and their 3 boys, all of Chisago City, MN; along with a beloved deceased sister: Audrey Christianson, and her surviving children, Jason Christianson and his wife, Stephanie, along with their 2 sons, and 1 daughter.
Online obituary and online condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Melba Corder Gann, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. She was born November 25, 1934 in Ravenna to Cleland Corder and Mary Gibbons Corder. Ms. Gann was a Teacher’s Aide at Shelbyville ISD for many years and was a member of McClelland Community Church in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins, Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Arvis Moore presiding.
Pallbearers will be Jason Burch, Daniel Holloway, Michael Lee, Ryan Arwine, Jimmy Deal, Donald Hale, Colt Bush, Chad Haley, and Dustin Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons; Jessie Vaughn, Craig Lewis, Jack Armstreet and J.L. Berel.
She is survived by
Children:
Gary Price and wife, Jenny of Tyler
Karla Gann Vaughn of Shelbyville
Mary Beth Bearden and husband, Gilbert of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Mindy & Scott Moore
Andy Baggett
Javey & Jamie Jamison
Lance & Callie Jamison
Caitlyn Cooper
Haleigh Cooper
Colton Bearden
Corey Bearden
Great Grandchildren:
Alana Jamison
Jackson Lafield
Hannah Jamison
Bradley Jamison
Caleb Jamison
Special Cousins:
Sue & Bobby Rattan
Doug & Joann Large
Craig & Ruby Eaton
Ted & Sue Palmore
Sister-in-law: Mary Jean Haley & Family
Preceded in death by
Parents: Cleland Corder and Mary Gibbons Corder
Husband: Douglas Gann
Daughter: Tonya Baggett
Siblings: Paxton Corder, Shirley Corder
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/13/2013
Mrs. Wilma "Dean" (Taylor) Chance, age 70, of the Norwood Community in San Augustine County, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Nacogdoches, Texas, as a result of a automobile accident that occurred on State Highway 147-South in San Augustine County.
Dean was born to Verna (Smith) Taylor and Bill Taylor on February 4, 1943, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a beloved wife. She was a homemaker, and a retired small business owner having owned a mobile home park, and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Larry Chandler officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, TX 75972.
Those who are left to cherish her memory include: Her husband, Hewlyn "Wallace" Chance, Sr., of the Norwood Community in San Augustine County; Her son and daughter-in-law, JR and Marie Chance of Lumberton; Grandchildren, Zachary and Raymond Chance; Dorian Jolyn Chapman and Garrett; great-grandchildren, Madalyn Michelle Chance and Payton Chance; Brothers, Joe Taylor, Paul Taylor, and Monte Taylor, all from Shelby County, Texas; Sisters, Linda Taylor Wagstaff, Billie Taylor King, and Connie Taylor Hargrove, all from Shelby County, Texas. Special friends, Kenneth and Wanda Price, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will include, Vandy Sowell, Justin Wagstaff, Jay Jones, Jerrod Hargrove, Doug Johnson and Jody Hancock. Honorary Pallbearers will include, Michael Bill Taylor, Wilburn Mixon, and Carlos Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Verna and Bill Taylor, Brother, Tommy Taylor and a nephew, John Hargrove.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
05/12/2013
Nellie Smith, 75, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officitating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Monday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 17, 1937 in Shelby County to Tom and Reba (Spurlock) Conway. She was a member of Ramah Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Tom and Reba Conway, her Husband, John Paul Smith, Son, Bobby Lynn Smith and Daughter, Linda Kay Casper.
She is survived by:
Daughter:
Barbara Gierman & husband, Ron of Coldsprings
Son:
Paul Smith of Tennessee Colony
Son-in-law:
Dennis Casper of Tenaha
2 Grandsons:
John Coker & Michelle of Coldsprings
Ronnie Coker & wife, Brenda of Longview
2 Great Grandchildren:
Brittany Benvenutti & husband, Richard of Waco
Drew Coker of Jefferson
1 Great Great Granddaughter, Kylie Benvenutti
2 Sisters:
Mary Kyle & husband, Bob of Tenaha
Janice Wilson & husband, Billy Mack of Tenaha
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends
Pallbearers:
Douglas Eaves, Sr., Douglas Eaves, Jr., Billy Mack Wilson,
Rusty Wilson, Cecil Chesser & Clarence Casper
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
05/10/2013
Mac T. Carter, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1953 in Port Arthur to Smith Lamar Carter and Wilma Parker Carter. Mr. Carter was a teacher at Nacogdoches ISD and Shelbyville ISD, where he taught math for 29 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Carter was a member of Campti Pentecostal Church in the Campti Community of Shelby County. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will immediately follow at Carroll Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. James Goodwyn and Sister Melba Rodgers officiating.
Pallbearers will be Michael Warren, T.J. Goodwyn, Brad Goodwyn, Kevin Carter Ali, Kris Carter Ali, Vic Carter, Mikel Carter, Larry Warren, Jim Culver, Terry Allen, Mark Collins and Michael Collins.
He is survived by
Wife of 37 years: Mavis Carter of Shelbyville
Daughter: Candace Carter of Denton
Mother and Father-in-law: Evelyn & Travis Hughes
Brothers:
Kit Carter of Shelbyville
Bob Carter of Milam
Sister: Gay Carter Ali of Shelbyville
Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law:
Mary & Jim Culver
Martha & James Goodwyn
Nieces and Nephews:
Kris Carter Ali and wife, Kristen
Kevin Carter Ali and wife, Liz
Vic Carter
Gabrielle West and husband, Chase
Mikel Carter
Michael Warren and wife, Krista
T.J. Goodwyn
Brad Goodwyn and wife, Sherry
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Smith Lamar “Dugie” Carter and Wilma Parker Carter
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Ether Lee Williams, 58 of Tenaha passed away Friday morning, May 3, 2013 at her residence.
Services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2pm at First Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas with Rev. Chandler Pettis to officiate. Interment will follow at Social Point Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. Visitation for Mrs. Williams will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas.
She is survived by
Husband: Huey P. Williams of Tenaha
Daughters:
Annie (Cenlinto) Williams of Seguin, Texas
Tammie (Victor) Williams of Frisco, Texas
Sons:
Howard Lee (Veronica) Williams of Longview, Texas
Bobby (Anitrish) Willisams of Timpson
Devonta Williams of Tenaha
Denzelle Williams of Tenaha
12 Grandchildren
Sister: Maxcine Woolen of Mansfield, LA
Brother: Elzie Jenkins of Jena LA.
Host of other family and friends
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
05/09/2013
Rebecca Adams Webb, 88, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home.
A Private Family Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson.
She was born September 5, 1924 in Shelby County to Eugene Robert Adams and Elizabeth Noble Reeves.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Eugene Robert Adams and Elizabeth Noble Reeves and Husband, Joe H. Webb.
She is survived by:
Daughter:
JoBeth Daw of Nacogdoches
Granddaughter:
Tina Dee Robinson and son, Cason of Center
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations can be made to Woodlawn Cemetery, c/o Timpson City Hall, P.O. Box 369, Timpson, Texas 75975.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Danny Cecil Belrose, 58, of Center, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born September 8, 1954 in Center to Forest Dale Belrose and Bonnie Ann Davis Belrose. Mr. Belrose was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Sardis Cemetery with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating.
Pallbearers will be Clifton Porter, Brandon Bradshaw, Bubba Lee, Cecil Jackson, Jose Acuna and Michael Sims.
He is survived by Mother: Bonnie Ann Belrose of Sardis
Brother: Jerry Belrose of Beaumont
Sister: Beth Wall and husband, Drew of Red Oak
Nephew: Corey Belrose of Seminole, Oklahoma
Niece: Sissy Belrose of Seminole, Oklahoma
Great Nephew: Cason Belrose of Center
Great Nieces:
Caley Belrose of Center
Carissa Belrose of Center
Kendall Rae Perkins of Seminole, Oklahoma
Uncles:
Jim Belrose and wife, Linda of Center
A.B. Belrose of Port Neches
Robert Belrose of Center
Buck Davis and wife, Mae of Center
Numerous cousins and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Forest Dale Belrose
Great Niece: Zoie Prislac
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Davis Bowles, 91, passed away on May 8, 2013, at Cypress Glen Nursing Facility in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born in Shelby County on August 15, 1921, to Abner and Mary Brittain Doggett.
Mrs. Bowles is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Vance Davis, her second husband, Wesley Bowles, her brother, Prentice Doggett, her sister, Sybil Doggett Alford and her son, Donald Davis. She is survived by her son Rusty Davis and wife, Pat, of Port Neches, Texas, her grandchildren, John Davis and wife, Kim, of Center; Audra Davis of Port Arthur, Texas, Donna Davis Hall and husband, Lee, of League City, Texas, Thad Davis and partner Danna Elder of Vidor, Texas, Sean Davis of Joaquin, Vance Davis and wife Anna of Mauriceville, Texas and Brittainy Davis of Key West, Florida, eleven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. A graveside service will be held at Rather Cemetery in Hurstown, Texas, at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 with Rev. Joel McMahon of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/07/2013
Katie Lee (Stone) Herndon, 76, of Timpson, TX, passed away at her home on Monday, May 06, 2013. She was born October 14, 1936, in the Caledonia Community of Rusk County, Texas, to parents Walter P. and Priscilla (Crump) Stone. Katie had been a truck driver and drove a school bus for Gary ISD.
Survivors include her husband Charles Herndon of Timpson; daughter Katie Yvonne Camello and husband Bobby, grandson Robbie Camello, granddaughter Courtney Camello, and great grandson Nicholas Camello, all of Wichita Falls, TX; sisters Frances Louise Todd of Timpson and Jeanette Burger of Blackburn, OK; sister-in-law Ann Livingstone Stone of Center, TX; stepson Charles Herndon of Waco, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Katie Herndon was preceded in death by brother Walter “Boog” Stone and Howard Stone.
There are no services scheduled at this time. To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
05/06/2013
James B. “Jim” Patterson, 84, of Timpson, passed away May 4, 2013 in Longview. He was born July 17, 1928 in Nacogdoches County to B.A. Patterson and Jodie Chandler Patterson. He was of the Methodist faith.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sara Curley officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison.
Pallbearers will be Nicholas Mucci, James Gossett, Jason Green, Lee Stapleton, Dudley Mosele, Jeff Register and Marvin Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Mucci and James Blackshear.
He is survived by
Wife: Nora Patterson of Timpson
Daughters:
Teresa Blackshear and husband, James of Gallup, New Mexico
Juliette Mucci and husband, Pat of Houston, Texas
Grandchildren:
James Blackshear IV
Nicholas Mucci
Savannah Mucci
Brother: Bob Patterson of Garrison
Services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
Sisters:
Dr. Bonita Ann Lowrie of Garrison
Allene Kelly Bacon of Covington, Louisiana
Billy Jo Shuey and husband, Dave of Woodland Park, Colorado
A host of nieces, nephews and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: B.A. & Jodie Patterson
Brother: Norman Patterson
Sister: Martha Mosele
Services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
Mr. James Robert “Jake” Pitts (79) of Center died at his residence on Monday, April 29, 2013. Mr. Pitts’ services were held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at St. John Baptist Church in Center. Bro. George Grace will be officiating.
Mr. Pitts is survived by:
Brother: Travis Pitts of Oakland California
Sister: Elma Christine Freuendlich of Houston Texas
Interment will be at St John Cemetery.
Helon Marie Baldwin Harwell, 92, of Tyler, Texas passed away on May 2, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
A grave side service will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 4:00pm at Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery, Center Texas. Her nephew, Jeff C. Caid will speak at the graveside service. Arrangements are being handled by Watson & Sons Funeral Home of Center Texas.
Helon was born in Center, Texas, on January 6, 1921. She graduated from Center High School and continued on to receive the following degrees: a Bachelor of Science in 1948 from Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, Master of Religious Education in 1949 and Doctor of Religious Education in 1955 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas, Master of Arts in 1962 from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, Kirksville, Missouri, Doctor of Education in 1967 from the East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas.
Helon was married to John Earl Harwell on August 23, 1953. They were married for 59 years.
She retired from Nicholls State University, Thibodaux Louisiana, in 1990, after 23 years as a Professor and Head of the Department of Special Education.
Dr. Harwell is preceded in death by her husband, John Earl Harwell, her parents Aaron F. Baldwin and Bernice Baldwin.
Dr. Harwell is survived by her sister, Fannie B. Caid, nieces and nephews: Lanelle and Joseph Picarella of Tyler, TX, Jeff and Cindy Caid of Tyler, TX, Jean and Bill Cole of Lawrenceville, GA, Chauncey Young, Jr. of Lawrenceville GA, J.D. and Linda Smith of Slidell LA, Terry Harwell, Kerry Earl Harwell, Cheryl Ann Harwell; and many great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the loving care provided “Miss Helon” by our friends at Hamptons Plus Care.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral service for Mr. Lowery Daniel Collins, 67, of Mineola, TX, (formerly of Timpson, TX) will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 6, 2013, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Wayne Wolfe officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM, Monday, at First Baptist Church, Timpson. Mr. Collins passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, in Quitman, TX.
Born September 26, 1945, in Nacogdoches, Texas, Lowery D. Collins was the son of the late L. M. Collins and Mary Magdalene Britton Collins. He was a 1964 graduate of Nacogdoches High School. After serving a short stint in the U. S. Air Force, he and Linda Lucille London were married on October 29, 1966, in Carthage, Texas. In 1968, Christopher, their only child, was born.
Lowery was proud of Chris and Lucille as they used their musical talents to sing for the Lord all across the South. Lowery enjoyed eating, watching western movies on television, and piddling with his tools in the backyard. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Emory, TX.
Survivors include his wife Lucille Collins of Mineola, TX; son Christopher Collins, also of Mineola; aunts Nellie Porter of Gary, TX, and Bertie Britton of Timpson; brother-in-law Dwayne London and wife Peggy of Carthage, TX; sister-in-law Glenda Langley and husband Chris of Timpson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
Condolences may be shared online at www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr.,
Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
05/02/2013
Mayeli Dayana Reyes, infant child of Ismael Reyes and Rosa Comacho of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born April 30, 2013.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by
Father: Ismael Reyes
Mother: Rosa Camacho
Sister: Nelly Dianntte Reyes
Grandparents:
Jose & Aurora Camacho
Ismael & Reyna Reyes
Uncles:
Jesus E. Camacho
Hector Reyes
Adolfo Reyes
Marco Reyes
Aunts:
Ana Camacho
Aurora Camacho
Ana Cristina Camacho
Andrea M. Camacho
Adela Reyes
Lety Reyes
Cousins:
Hanna Camacho
Isabella Reyes
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Carmen Ercell (Snider) Cammack, 95, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. She was born April 13, 1918 in San Augustine County to Rennie Clement Snider and Bernice Holt Snider. She was a member of Willow Grove Community Church.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Joaquin with Pastor Melba Rodgers, Rev. Rennie Baker, Pastor Chris Welch and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Forest Crawford, Jonathan Neal, Brandon Neal, Craig O’Rear, Brent Andres, Charles Rutherford, Kevin Yates, Nathan Anglin, Ronnie Belrose, Gordon Vaughn, Wayne Cammack Jr., David Cammack, Scott Cammack, and Jamie Bergeron. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Crawford, Blayne Rutherford, Chris Rutherford, Trevor Lawrence, Micah Andres, Kain Yates, Kase Yates, Bennett Anglin, Khoen Baker, Will Vaughn, Gage Belrose, Nate Belrose, Ty Neal, Jake Neal, Logan Cammack, Colten Cammack, Tate Johnson, Charles Brent Barr, Blake Barr, Parker Cammack, Steven Walker and Ed Johnson.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Connie Harvey and husband, Rodney of Joaquin
Loyce Dickerson and husband, Kenneth of Joaquin
Joyce Neal of Joaquin
Son: Rennie Cammack and wife, Jan of Joaquin
Daughter-in-law: Ann Cammack of Minden, Louisiana
Sisters:
Bernie Beth Blount and husband, Eugene of Joaquin
Jimmie Baker of Waxahachie
Lyndal Gunter and husband, Perry of Houston
Grandchildren:
Sherry Crawford and husband, Forest of Center
Wayne Cammack Jr. and wife, Tammy of Haughton, Louisiana
David Cammack and wife, Shannon of Blanchard, Louisiana
Scott Cammack of Joaquin
Caryn Bergeron and husband, Jamie of Carthage
Jannine Andres and husband, Brent of Joaquin
Traci Rutherford and husband, Charles of Joaquin
Ronna Yates and husband, Kevin of Joaquin
Courtney Anglin and husband, Nathan of Joaquin
Carmen Belrose and husband, Ronnie of Joaquin
Shelli Vaughn and husband, Gordon of Joaquin
Jonathan Neal and wife, Leah of Joaquin
Brandon Neal and wife, Rondalyn of Joaquin
Suzanne O’Rear and husband Craig of Joaquin
40 Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren
A number of nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Weldon H. Cammack
Parents: Rennie Clement Snider and Bernice Holt Snider
Sons: Wayne H. Cammack, Dale (Dakie) Cammack
Grandson: Rodney Dale Harvey
Brother: R. C. Snider
Sister: Billie McCray Baker
Brothers-in-law: Rev. Comer Baker, Lloyd McCray
A special thank you to Pat Crump, Green Acres Nursing Home Staff and Shelby Regional Medical Center Staff for the unconditional love and care that was provided to Ms. Cammack.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/01/2013
Gay Bass Crawford, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1939 to George Bass and Meddie Chambliss Bass. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday May 3, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Windham and Rev. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Brad Bass, Chad Bass, Danny Bass, Joe Crawford, Keith Windham and Kevin Windham.
She is survived by
Husband: Alton Crawford of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Gena Williams and husband, John of Arlington
Sue Dendy and Kathryn Kennedy of Tyler
Stepdaughter: Becky Maris and husband, Dewey of Mont Belvieu
Grandchildren:
Angie Klutts and husband, Ben
Traci Forbes
Kimberly Williams
Jennifer Sproat and husband, Mickey
Chris Maris
Great Grandchildren:
Emily, Kaylee, Marcus, Micah
Brother: Kester Bass of Shelbyville
Sister: Myrtie Williams of Humble
Special Niece: Brenda Bass and husband, Danny
Special Friend: Mona Newman
Preceded in death by
Parents: George & Meddie Bass
Brothers: G.W. Bass & Jock Bass
Sisters: Daphine Moody, Gladys Chandler, Annie Scott and Inez Bass
Step Daughter: Sandy Forbes
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
