HUGH PALMER BRICE

Hugh was born in Delta County, Texas to the late Arvie and Nell (Palmer) Brice. He passed away at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center, Sherman, Texas.
He attended Cooper schools and joined the US Navy in 1936. Mr. Brice married Miss Agatha Florence "Gaye" Schutz on August 1, 1942 in Woodside, Long Island, New York. They were married for 63 years and were blessed with two children.
Hugh left the Navy in 1945 and was in the Naval Reserve from 1945 to 1959. They moved to Texas in 1948. After farming for a few years with his father, he worked for many years in sales at Shaw Equipment Company in Dallas, retiring in 1979.
Hugh was a longtime member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sherman, where he was a former member of the St. Mary's School Board, the St. Mary's Cemetery Association, the St. Mary's Home and School Association, and the Knights of Columbus.Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories, Hugh was survived by his wife, Gaye of Sherman; one daughter, Carolyn Brooks and her husband Cap of Austin; and one son, Gerald and his wife Claire of Cambridge Shores, Pottsboro, Texas. Mr. Brice was a dedicated and loving family man. They will miss him dearly.
A rosary was recited by Deacon John LeBlanc, St. Mary's Catholic Church, at Waldo Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial was held in the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Jeremy Myers, Pastor of the church officiated.
Burial with military honors followed at St. Mary's Cemetery.

The above is paraphrased from the obituary provided by the Waldo Funeral Home, Sherman, Texas


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AGATHA FLORENCE SCHUTZ BRICE

Agatha Florence Schutz Brice, affectionately known as Gaye, passed away in Sherman, Texas after a brief illness. Gaye was born in West New York, New Jersey but was a true Texan the moment she fell in love with and married her husband of 63 years, Mr. Hugh Palmer Brice, who preceded her in death in 2005. She and Hugh moved to Texas in the early 1940s and set down roots in Sherman in 1957.
Gaye lived her life to the fullest and had a wide array of friends. She was a devoted and active member of St. Mary's Catholic Parish, Sherman and up until a few years ago, was a member of the Altar Guild and church choir. Although her health prevented her from attending Mass on a regular basis over the last year, she never failed in her faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
Those left to cherish loving memories include son Gerald and his wife Claire of Pottsboro, Texas, daughter Carolyn Brooks and husband Arthur of Austin, Texas, and brother Donald of North Carolina.
Mom, we love and miss you but know that you are happier now that you can be with Daddy. You will be missed so very much.
A rosary was recited by Deacon John LeBlanc, St. Mary's Parish, at Waldo Funeral Home.
Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reverend Jeremy Myers, Pastor of the Parish officiating with Deacon Tomas Avila assisting.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at the Renaissance, the Homestead, the wonderful doctors and nurses at Wilson N. Jones, and Grayson Home Hospice for their tender care of our mom. You all helped to make mom's life a better one.

The above is paraphrased from the obituary provided by the Waldo Funeral Home, Sherman, Texas