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Nelda Jean Pahmiyer, 82, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at her home in Edna. Nelda was born on Wednesday, June 15, 1938 in Falls, Texas to LeRoy and Ima Anderson. She married Jimmy Pahmiyer on July 9, 1955 and they had three children; Dalton, Roger and Pamela. Nelda in also survived by her nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, with twins on the way. Nelda was the owner of Head Hunters Beauty Salon in Edna for about 20 years. She also worked for Moo Moo's Drive Inn and Gary's Deli. She so enjoyed her hobbies of fishing, needle crafts, dancing and spending time with her family, but her absolute favorite was her trips to Hobby Lobby. She has been preceded in death by her parents; LeRoy and Ima Anderson, husband Jimmy, and her brother Billy Anderson, There will be a service for Nelda on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Memory Gardens of Edna at the Arbor. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Jordan Elias Palacios, 6 weeks, of Ganado, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born on January 9, 2021 in Houston Texas to Courtney Sublett of Ganado,Texas and Manuel Palacios of Edna. Jordan is survived by his parents, grandparents, Frankie and Denise Palacios, Jeffery and Deborah Sublett Lawrence and Susan Stringer; Brothers, William Sublett, Walyon Sublett, Manuel Palacios Jr., Sister, Anabelle Palacios. Jordan is preceded in death by his great grandfather on his dads’ side, Manuel Palacios Sr., his great grandfather, Rudy John Garcia also his Uncle, Lorenzo Zarate Palacios; as well his great grandfather on his mother’s side, John Carrie, his great grandfather, John Sublett. Funeral Services will be Sunday February 28, 2021 in Victoria, Tx at Heaven’s Gates Funeral Home, 412 N. Main St., from 8 am to 10:30 am. Burial service will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.
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Georgia Lee Jurica Gabrysch Parker of Edna, Texas left her earthly body on June 22, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on Jan. 1, 1933 in Tivoli, to Edmund Benedict and Frances Shimek Jurica. She grew up in the Wood-Hi area near Telferner and graduated from Nazareth Academy. On Jan. 23, 1952 she married Mark Gabrysch and they lived and raised their family in Edna. A homemaker and member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, she was a part-time sitter. The mother of seven loved to dance and play cards and dominoes with family and friends. After the death of her first husband, Georgia and longtime family friend, Calvin Parker, married on June 3, 1988. Georgia is survived by her daughters, Darlene Tise of Ganado, Vivian (Mike) Walters of Benbrook; sons, Mark (Lisa) of Edna, Tim (Rona) Gabrysch of the Highlands, Curt (Marnie) Gabrysch of Ganado and Kelly (Matt) of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Melissa Fowler, Lindsay (Jeff) Seifert, Destini (Mike) Sablatura, Chad Gabrysch, Rachel (Dustin) Nessel, Mitchell Walters, Aaron (Deena)Walters, Melanie (Oliver) Gabrysch, Keith (Ashley) Gabrysch, Kristen (Francisco) Ortiz, Britany (Caleb) Alexander and Jacob Grimes; 20 great-grandchildren and sister, Edna Tesch of Victoria. She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, daughter, Lisa Marie Gabrysch Grimes; twin sister, Rose Yendrey; and brothers, Leroy, Alton and Edward Jurica. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 25 at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado with the Reverend Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Visitation and rosary preceded the services. Pallbearers were Keith Gabrysch, Aaron Walters, Jacob Grimes, Ross Fowler, Dustin Nessel, David Gabrysch and David Jurica. Honorary pallbearers were Mitch Walters and Chad Gabrysch. Memorials may be made to Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna or Hospice of South Texas. Services were entrusted to Russell Todish, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 1, 2020 Services will be Thursday June 25, 2020, Rosary at 9:30 followed by a Mass at 10:00 am, at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado. Interment will follow at Memory Garden Cemetery in Edna. Due to Covid 19, there will be limited seating of a 100 at church and masks are recommended.
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Creston Delton Parlor, age 59, passed away Feb. 28, 2020. He was born on July 23, 1960 to Estell Barnes and Cornelius Parlor in Edna, Texas, Jackson County. He was raised in Edna, Texas and graduated from Edna High School in 1979. He was an accomplished basketball player and received many awards. Creston was employed by Celadon Trucking. Creston was a loving father, brother and nephew, cousin and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. Creston enjoyed basketball, pool, dominoes and time spent with friends. He will always be remembered for his love of laughter, quiet nature, sense of adventure and devotion to family. Creston is preceded in death by his mother, Estell Barnes, father, Cornelius Parlor, brothers, Cornelius Parlor, Jr., Robert Parlor, Burney Allen, Sr., sister, Edith Adams and paternal and maternal grandparents. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Veloria Watts (Raeford), sisters, Josephine (Ann) Parlor, LaFay Barnes, Endrika Barnes, brothers, Rev. Christopher Barnes (Amy) and James Taylor, grandchildren, Raeford Watts, Jr., Taylor Watts and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hwy 111 North, Edna. Interment followed at 1 p.m. at Sayles Cemetery, Edna. Serving as pallbearers were, Burney Allen Jr., Cornelius Norman, Randy Dilworth, Floyd Allen, Kamray Runnells, Khalil Barnes, James Matthew Robinson, Reggie Caesar, Raeford Watts, Sr. and Ervin Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were Felton Hopes, Sr., Alfred (Blood) Barnes, Tommy Barnes, Alonzo Hunt, Cliff Barnes, Austin Sparks, Ivan Marshall, Sr., O’Neal Ramey and Jamie Woods.
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March 27, 1951 - December 14, 2019
Raymond Parr, 68, of Edna, passed away, on December 14, 2019. He was
born on March 27, 1951, in Austin, Texas to the late Johnny Perry
(JP) Parr and Jinnie Molissie Parr. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.
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Edna--Beulah Parson, 86, of Edna, died Monday, April 7, 1997. She was born June 19, 1910, in Lavaca County. She was a Baptist. Survivors: daughters, Eva Lee Norman, Jewel Dean Thornton and Doris Brown, all of Houston; sons, Thomas L. Parson of Edna and Fulton Parson and Roy Parson Jr. both of Houston; and 14 grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Roy Parson Sr. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p. m. Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna. Services will be held at 1 p. m. Saturday, at the church, the Rev. Garry Roberts officiating. Burial will be at Ganado Cemetery. K. C. McDaniels Funeral Home, Victoria, 576-2005.
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Edna--June Parson, 82, of Edna died Saturday morning at his home here after a long illness. Mr. Parson was a retired laborer, and a native of Jackson County. He was born on Aug. 8, 1898. He was married in 1922 to the former Leona Brigham. He was a member of the Evening Sun Lodge No. 530. Funeral services will be at 1 p. m. Monday at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna, with the Rev. T. L. Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the Evening Sun Lodge No. 530. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leona Parson of Edna; one son, Jimmie Lee Parson of Edna; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Wesley of Cuero, Mrs. Emma Jean Thomas of Edna and Mrs. Vivian Callis of Edna; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Edna--Leona B. Parson, 82, of Edna, died Wednesday in an Edna hospital following a short illness. She was born April 10, 1903, in Emory to the late John and Emma Thomas Brigham. She was preceded in death by her husband, June Parson in 1980. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday in Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Ganado Cemetery under the direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will all be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sedahlia Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Emogene Thomas and Mrs. Vivian Callis, both of Edna; a stepdaughter, Mary Lee Wesley of Cuero; a son, Jimmie Lee Parson of Edna; a sister, Edna C. Brown of Edna; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
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Edna--Roy Parson, 68, of Edna, died Wednesday after a lingering illness. Mr. Parson had resided in Jackson County most of his life except for a few years in Wharton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Rising Star Baptist Church in Louise with the Rev. W. D. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Ganado Cemetery under the direction of Cook Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Parson of Edna; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Lee Norman and Mrs. Jewel Thornton of Houston; three step-daughters, Mrs. Delores Callis of El Campo and Mrs. Doris Bowie and Mrs. Josephine Clay of Houston; three sons, Fulton and Roy Parson Jr. of Houston and Thomas Lee Parson, with the U. S. Navy in Japan; two step-sons, Leroy and William Williams of San Antonio; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Bell of Edna; a brother June Parson of Edna; one grandson and 14 step-grandsons.
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Ganado—Funeral services for Bertha B. Patterson, 81, of Ganado will be held at 3 p. m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Ganado. The Rev. Herbert Fredrick and the Rev. Ed Prove will officiate. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be members of the Ganado American Legion post. Mrs. Patterson was a native of Austin County and the widow of the late Leslie Patterson. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and the American Legion Auxiliary in Ganado. She died Monday in a Victoria hospital.
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Ganado--Funeral services for Leslie B. Patterson, 74, of Ganado will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday from the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Philip Riley officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Psencik Funeral Home, with the military graveside rites by the Hillyard-Yoas American Legion Post 346. Mr. Patterson, who was born March 3, 1899 in Corsicana, was a retired civil service employee and was married to the former Bertha Brosig. He died Tuesday in a Ganado hospital after a brief illness. Surviving are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. LaVerne Schrimsher and Mrs. DeLois Duncan, all of Ganado.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Janie Pena announces her passing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 95. Janie was born on Friday, June 12, 1925 in Ganado, Texas to Alfonso and Jacinta Padilla. She has been preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Lupe Pena, Sr., son Lupe Pena, Jr., parents, brother and three sisters. She will be lovingly remembered as a loving mother and grandmother by her daughters, Anita Espinosa from Edna, Texas and Angie Pena from Humble, Texas, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, TX with Father Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon followed by the Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Tim Espinosa, Aaron Espinosa, Matthew Espinosa, Andrew Espinosa, D.J. Paiz and Jose Hernandez. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120
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AJ Peters, 85, was born on a cold day in
February, 1935, in the Red Bluff community in Texas to Terry
John Peters and Mary Elizabeth Peters, the 3rd child and first
son. He passed away Saturday August 29th 2020 in Houston Texas.
It did not take him long to find the Red Bluff school where his
two older sisters walked to school and he could hear the
children there during recess. He graduated from Edna High School
in 1953 and was a tri captain in football for the Edna Cowboys.
As a young man he liked to work on motorcycles, owning a 1948
Indian. His mechanical ability carried over in life, working on
farm equipment and his antique cars. AJ served in the US Navy
and when he was honorably discharged, he returned to school
receiving his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business from Sam
Houston State University. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, September 2, 2020
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Pearl Louise Robbins Phillips passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born November 22, 1929 to Bessie Dockery Robbins and John David Robbins in Granger, TX. One of 11 children. Pearl married the love of her life, James W. Phillips on March 25, 1948. Pearl is survived by her Sisters, Patsy Robbins Bledsoe, and Ann Robbins Janke (Donald); Daughters, Elizabeth Phillips Keef, (Gerald), Paula Phillips Edging, Venita Phillips Martel; Son in law, James Hendricks; 11 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews that she loved as her own. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband; Sisters, Lucille Thomas, Mary Joyce Robbins, Barbara Boudroux and Baby Girl Robbins; Brothers, J.D. Robbins, Wilburn Robbins, Cecil Robbins, and Harold Robbins; Daughter, Jimmie Louise Phillips Hendricks, and two grandsons. She was an active member of the community of Lolita for many years working with 4-H, Lolita Fire Department Auxillary, and her church only stopping when her health no longer allowed it. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lolita for 58 years. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Lolita with Funeral Services to begin at 2:00 pm. The family requests that all attendees please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Donations can be made to Lolita Fire Department, First Baptist Church of Lolita, or Hospice of South Texas.
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Funeral services for Norma Pickens were held on Sunday, February 21, at First Baptist Church in Teague with Bro. Scott Matthews officiating. Interment followed the services at Greenwood Cemetery. Norma Kathleen Nance Pickens, most often called Nanny and Mrs. Pickens, was born July 27, 1947 in Teague to Genell and Gene Nance. Her early childhood was spent in Teague before she moved to Ganado where she attended school and graduated high school with the class of 1965. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in May of 1969 with a bachelor’s in science. She returned to Teague after graduation where she met Jerry Pickens. They were married shortly after on September 5, 1969 and shared over 51 years of marriage together. They shared two daughters: Julie Ann (September 4, 1972) and Susan Yvette (September 3, 1975). Her greatest passions were her faith, family, and teaching. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Teague for over 50 years. She also taught Sunday school for many years and helped with Wednesday night church functions. She was also a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (Nanny). Norma could be seen at just about every sport or event that her grandkids participated in, at both Lorena and Teague. To be such a quiet woman, Norma’s passion could be seen and felt by an umpire or referee, when she felt the call they made was not the right one. She loved nothing more than to have all her family around the kitchen table. Of the many special traditions, her two favorites were at Thanksgiving and Christmas. At Thanksgiving, everyone gathered around the table holding hands and shared what they were most thankful for that year. At Christmas, every year the grandkids took turns reading the Christmas story out of Luke before opening gifts. Her passion for teaching could be seen by all the students who hugged her when seen around town. She never really retired from teaching, as by the evidence of her never-ending volunteering at a preschool or helping grandkids with homework. She experienced many trials throughout her lifetime. Despite all she was going through, not one time did she ever complain. She turned to the Lord for strength and never wavered in her faith. She always trusted his plan even when it was hard to understand. All the while fighting her own battles, she made it a priority to pray for those on her handwritten prayer list. She was definitely a PRAYER WARRIOR. Isaiah 41: 13 was one of her favorite verses that she would cling to during her cancer treatments. “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”- Isaiah 41:13 Norma is survived by her husband, Jerry Pickens; two daughters, Julie Smith of Teague, Texas, and Susan Steen and husband Steven of Teague, Texas; she was “Nanny” to six grandchildren, Jared Smith, Madison Steen, Braden Smith, Mackenzie Smith, Mallory Steen, and Miley Steen; two brothers, Mike Nance of Swanee, Georgia, and Larry Nance of Pflugerville, Texas; one sister, Carol Ann Fowler & husband Billy of Ganado, Texas; two aunts, Francis Martin of Palmer, Texas, and Mary Barker of Teague, Texas; special cousin, Yvette Greene Ellison of Dickens, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Genell Nance, Gene Nance, and Jimmie Nance; special aunt and uncle, Fannie & Gerald Weaver; special grandparents, John and Lily Weaver, and Beatrice Cartwright; son-in-law, Timothy Smith; and special sister-in-law, Mary (Midge) Nance. The family requests memorials be made to the Freestone Cancer Group, P.O. Box 1522, Fairfield, TX 75840 or to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 791, Teague, TX 75860. Please visit our website at www.bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.
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Richard Allen Pilcik, 61 of Edna, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Wharton, Texas on March 30, 1959 to Gus Pilcik, Sr. and Frances Pilcik. He is survived by his sisters Jane Reisner, Patsy Flynn and her husband Kelly, brothers; Gus Pilcik, Jr. and his wife Beverly, David Pilcik and his wife Penni, nieces; Debbie Bartley and her husband Tom, and Katherine Pilcik, nephews; Jerry Cowart and his wife Janet, and Steven Pilcik and his wife Morgan. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother; Ernest Pilcik. There will be a private Family Graveside service on Thursday, April 30th in Hungerford, Texas. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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EDNA - Patsy Jean Porche, of Edna, passed away Saturday, January 17,
2015 at the age of 80. She was born May 4, 1934, in Abilene, Texas,
to the late Arthur Herbert and Allie Sylvia Thomasson.
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Tyler Reed Porche, 64, of Edna, Texas went to
be with the Lord on July 17, 2020. He was born on January 10,
1956, in Ganado, Texas, to the late Chili Ray Porche and Patsy
Thomasson Porche. Tyler was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend that will be missed by
many.
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Wanda Louise Terry Porche, of Edna, Texas,
went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of
84. She was born in Telferner, Texas on February 13, 1936, to
the late Neely Terry and Bernice Shows.
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Dennis Powers, age 75, went to be with the
Lord on April 20, 2020. He was born on August 19, 1944, to the
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Ganado--Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Preuss, 84, of Ganado will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday from the St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. Donald Boyd officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Psencik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be James Gonzales, C. A. Preuss, Marty Preuss, Arlin Standley Jr., Kenneth Standley and Michael Standley. Mrs. Preuss was born May 10, 1891, in Brenham. She died Monday in a local hospital. Surviving are five daughters, Rosalie Preuss of Ganado, and Benita Gonzales, Nelda Wallace, Elsie McClennen and Aline Standley, all of Houston; four sons, Johnny and Ervin of Ganado and Charles of El Campo and Alvin of Houston; and 23 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
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BEEVILLE - Alberta I. Price, 88, passed away Friday Oct. 16,
2015. She was born on May 29, 1927 in Buckeye, Texas, to the
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JB Carroll Pruitt of Edna, Texas, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born in Refugio, Texas, January 7, 1949 to the late Hugh Clomer Pruitt and Hattie Marthiljohni Good. JB proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and remained a true Patriot until his passing. He worked for R & S Services, a gas measurement company, for many years until 1992. The same year he opened his own company, Edna Gas Measurement. In 2007 he sold his business and retired to Ozona, Tx where he fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning an exotic game ranch. In 2013 he returned to the Yoakum Tx area. God spoke to him and wanted him to be a church planter. So, in March 2016 he founded At The Cross Fellowship church in his home, where he served as a Deacon. Over his lifetime he has touched the hearts of many people. He was loved by many. He was a faithful husband, loving father to his children and a proud Papa to 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. JB is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Coker Pruitt; Sons: Christopher Pruitt and wife-Robyn, JB Pruitt, Jr and wife-Karen, and Steven Utz and fiancé’-Amber Wagoner; Daughters: Tammy Morton and husband-Kelvin, and Michele Hudson and husband-Jason; Grandchildren: Mara Calhoun and husband-Jordan, Bryce Pruitt and wife-Madison, Tyler Hudson and wife-Taylor, Lauren Morton, Sierra Pruitt, Daphne Hudson and fiancé-Byrron Simmons, Tristen Pruitt, Kaitlyn Morton, and Hayden Morton; Great-grandchildren: Eastyn Cole, Aurora Pruitt, and Hays Calhoun; Sister- Leona Valenta; Sister-in-law- Jeanne Beckman; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Sister- Evelyn Parkan; Brother- Julian Earl Beckman; Brothers-in-law- Larry Parkan and Rudy Valenta. Honorary Pallbearers: Cisco Marek, Thomas “Woody” Woods, Joe Matejicek, Hal Chudalla, Conley Durden, Johnny Coleman, Ghost Riders A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday February 13, 2021 at 2 pm at the Inez Community Center, Inez, Tx In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of JB to At The Cross Fellowship Building Fund at 13167 State Hwy. 111 E. Yoakum, Tx 77995
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Barbara Ann Purcell left this earth on September 5, 2020 to be with her Lord in Heaven. She was born in a community near Edna, Texas to Mary Elizabeth Peters and Terry John Peters on June 11, 1932. She attended Texas State College for Women and Southwest Texas State University. She moved to Corpus Christi where she was introduced to Dan Purcell and they were married three months later. She was the beautiful 20-year-old wife of the Ray High School football coach and became involved in the world of high school athletics again. After playing flute in the band, drum major of the Edna Cowboys and one of the most popular students, this was an easy transition. After two years they became busy with their own family. In addition to raising her family of four, she continued to support Dan in his teaching and coaching. They spent their summers in Pennsylvania where they ran a private estate with generations of cousins. He ran the program while she helped raise the children with help from nurse girls. She touched countless lives over her 26 years there as mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She continued to always be there for her family as well as her extended one. Her faith in God influenced her thoughts and actions throughout her life. She was grateful to be raised in a Baptist family where she said church life was part of the enjoyment of life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dan, of 65 years. They lost their son, Daniel Allen Purcell, Jr. (Danny) at 24. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dorothy Aimone, her brother AJ Peters passed away in August. She is survived by daughter, Liz Murray (John), son Douglas (Jane), son Gregory (Angela). Her grandchildren Daniel Brooker, Sarah Purcell and Whitney Purcell loved their precious “Baba”. She is survived by her brother Dennis Peters (Linda) as well as many loving nieces and nephews who she saw often and adored her. Barbara wanted to make sure the caring doctors and associates at MD Anderson were thanked such as Dr. Swisher, Susan Knippel, Dr. Zhang and Dr. Jeter. Due to attendance restrictions, a private service will be held at Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home. For those who desire to give memorials, please address them to Bible Believers Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, MD Anderson, or Angel Bright Hospice.
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