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Established 1948  DENISON
– Ellen R. Saxon, 90, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Garden
Terrace Alzhemier Center of Excellence in Ft. Worth, Texas. Funeral
service for Ellen were held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 9,
2011 at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel, with Marlin Harp officiating.
Burial followed at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, 5805 Texoma Parkway,
Sherman, TX 75090. Pallbearers were Kevin Saxon, John Jacobs, Josh Jacobs, Dick Nicewander, Melvin Jackson and James Baker. Ellen was born in Hagerman, Texas on August 30, 1921, the daughter of Roland Lewis and Nellie Keeton Lewis. She married Joseph O. Saxon on February 27, 1938 in Denison, Texas. As a military family, they enjoyed moving and making new friendships. Returning home to Denison brought them great joy as they watched their grandchildren grow up in a community they loved. She was a long time member of the Church of Jesus Christ, where she found many treasured friends. As a beloved mother and grandmother, she will truly be missed. She is survived by son Jonah R. Saxon of Denison; daughter Jodie Jacobs of Mansfield; grandsons Kevin Saxon of Denison, John Jacobs of Mansfield, Josh Jacobs of Ft. Worth ; 4 great-grandchildren & special friends Dan & Aileen Ledbetter. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph; son Paul Saxon; sisters Billie Brogdon & Collis (Dumpie) Christman. Arrangements were entrusted to Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard Street, Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-2323.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |