02/11/2026
Lutherine Sowell was born and raised in San Augustine County. Visitation will be Thursday, February 12 at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches. Service will be Friday, February 13, Laird Funeral Home with interment at Lower Chireno Cemetery.
She graduated from San Augustine High School and married Jack Sowell soon after. Together they had two children, Clarice and Roger. Sadly, Jack passed away in 1976. On November 12, 1977, Lutherine married Lenard Sowell, one of Jack’s brothers, and the two of them blended their families into one. Lenard had 3 children from his first marriage, Riki, Joe, and Lee Lenette. Forming a “Brady Bunch” of sorts, Lutherine and Lenard’s love for each other bloomed and they made a beautiful family together.
Throughout her life, Lutherine worked for Noble & Co. in Chireno and then later when the company moved to San Augustine, she joined them there as well. After that she worked in accounts payable for Holly Farms in San Augustine, which later became Tyson and was relocated to Center.
Lutherine was a talented person. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Lutherine, or Boots as she was lovingly referred to, was known to be quiet but extremely fun. She was a godly woman and the epitome of Proverbs 31. Lutherine was a member of Fredonia Hill Baptist Church for 35 years. She had taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Lenard was a member of the Gideons, and she helped him in that ministry as well. Lutherine was a loving, compassionate, God-fearing wife, mother, and grandmother. Her presence will be greatly missed in this world until we see her again on the other side.
Lutherine is survived by:
Loving husband of 48 years, Lenard Sowell
Daughter, Clarice Mooney and husband, Tommy
Son, Roger Sowell and wife, Doris
Lenard’s children:
Riki Sowell and wife, Teri
Joe Sowell and wife, Julie
Lenette Spivey and husband, Randy
Grandchildren:
Heather Hagle and husband, Brandon
Tiffany Crouch and husband, Sean
Russell Sowell and wife, Krystal
Amy Sowell
Erik Sowell and wife, Caroline
Matthew Sowell and wife, Cherese
Allison Luedecke and husband, Shaun
Kendra Cook and husband, Aaron
16 great-grandchildren
Sister, Ilene Smith
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Sowell; her parents, Leroy and Clarice Jones; brothers, Robert Lewis Jones, Albert Marlon Jones, and Carlton Ray Gore; and sisters, Lynda Wagstaff and Shirley Hightower.
Serving as pallbearers will be Lenard’s Breakfast Bible Study group whom Lutherine served breakfast to for over 20 years; Bob Hurst, Bill Stanaland, George Middlebrook IV, Thomas Kerse, Mike Claude, and Terry Masten.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to The Arbor Assisted Living and Heart to Heart hospice staff for not only caring for Lutherine but also caring about her.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Lutherine’s memory to the following: Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, 1711 South Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75964
The Gideons International Nacogdoches Camp, PO Box 630453, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Three 18 Ministry/Iguana Squad Ministry in Belize, 1708 Pleasant Pointe Cir., Bryant, AR 72022 (www.three-18.org)
