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Jack T. Page Sr.

Jack T. Page Sr., 63, of Victoria, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995.

He was born Feb. 3, 1932, to the late Jake T. and Madine Wilkerson Page. He was owner of Page Construction Co. and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.

Survivors: wife, Marjorie Mae Page; daughters, Kay Hankins and Vicki Ballinger, both of Bay City, and Tina Garrett of Yoakum; stepdaughters, Malinda Bates of Victoria, Marci Jones of Austin, and Gail Janssen of Yoakum; sons, Jack T. Page Jr. of Smithville; stepson, Jeff Bates of Seattle, Wash.; sisters, Pearl Hermes and Maxine Key, both of Edna; brothers, Wayne Page of Edna; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services: 2 p. m. today, Trinity Episcopal Church, the Rev. Russel Matthews officiating.

Private graveside services: Page Cemetery, Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 578-3535.

Pallbearers: Travis Doyle, Bud Null, Larry Canejo, Pat Welder, Billy Cattan, and Bill Moeller.

Memorials: Trinity Episcopal Church Endowment Fund.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, February 13, 1995
 

Mr. J. T. Page Died Last Monday

Mr. J. T. Page, a well known farmer of the Navidad section, died at his home Monday at 3 a. m. following a short illness.

The funeral service was held at the family home Tuesday afternoon with Rev. L. E. Barrett, pastor of the Edna Baptist Church, officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery nearby.

Mr. Page was born Karnes City March 4, 1897, but had resided in Jackson County for the past twenty years. He was engaged in farming, and for several years drove the Edna-Navidad school bus. Mr. Page was well and favorably known in this section and his death brought sorrow to many hearts.

Survivors include his wife and five children. The children are: Mrs. Buddy Carroll of Wharton; Pauline, Jackie, Pearl, Jean and Wayne, all of Navidad; his mother, Mrs. Burline ____ of Yoakum, two brothers, Sidney Page of Yoakum and Henry Page of Navidad, and one sister, Miss Willie Page of Yoakum.

To the heart broken wife and children and other relatives the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy.

Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, December 19, 1946
 

Madine Page

Edna--Madine Page, 82, of Edna, died Monday in a local hospital.

Born Oct. 30, 1903, in Jackson County to the late Willie and Minnie Barnes Wilkerson, she was a member of the Morales Baptist Church. She married the late Jake Page on Dec. 16, 1922.

Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday at Morales Baptist Church with the Rev. William Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Page Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

She is survived by two sons, Jack Page of Victoria and Wayne Page of Edna; two daughters, Pearl Jean Hermes and Maxine Carroll, both of Edna; four brothers, Clyde Wilkerson of Kerrville, Carl Wilkerson of Pasadena, Guy Wilkerson of Yoakum and Ray Wilkerson of Palacios; two sisters, Cecil Collins of Edna and Little Knopp of Yoakum; and 17 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ray Tipton, John Crabb, Troyce Emerson, Larry Carroll, Jackie Page and Pat Page.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, December 3, 1986
 

Dorothy “Jeanie”  Pahmiyer

Vanderbilt--Dorothy “Jeanie” Pahmiyer, 76, passed away Wed. Mar. 13, 2013. Born Dec. 13, 1936 in Victoria, to the late Ed Otto and Birtha Pahmiyer.

Jeanie was a beautician in the area for many years. 

She is survived by daughter, Julie (husband James) Simek, brother August Pahmiyer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher Chewning, Kendrick Shelton, Matthew Shelton, Josh (wife Staci) Simek, Justin and James, Jr. Simek, and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lilly Simek.

Visitation will be Fro. Mar 15, 2013, from 6 – 8 p. m. at the Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna. Services will be Sat. Mar. 16, 2013 at 11:00 a. m., at the First Baptist Church in Vanderbilt, with Rev. Jack Hutson officiating. Interment will be in Red Bluff Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steven Shelton, Christopher Chewning, Josh Simek, Felex Lopez, Kendrick Shelton and Matthew Shelton.

Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Alllen St., Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, March 16, 2013
 

Catherine Pannell

Bedford—Funeral services for Catherine “Addie” Pannell, 90, of Bedford, a former resident of Lolita, who died Friday in a Bedford hospital, will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday at the Methodist church in Lolita.

The Rev. Preston Adkinson will officiate. Graveside services follow immediately in the Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita.

She was born Sept. 9, 1898, in Dallas to the late John T. and Catherine Miller Tyson. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by a son, Ernest Pannell Jr. of Fort Worth; two sisters, Johnny Joyce Cox and Leona Hanna, both of Arizona; a brother, Carl Tyson of Big Sandy; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Arthur Wheeler, Clinton Soloman, Lupe Ramirez, Tommy Ramirez, Luther McDonald and Dennis Thedford.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, March 27, 1989
 

Rose Etta Holmes Putnam Day Parks

Rose Etta Holmes Putnam Day Parks, 79, of Edna, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010. She was born April 8, 1931, in Buckeye to the late Etta Mae Wood and Lewis Holmes.

Rose Etta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edna, the El Campo Chapter #535 Order of Eastern Star, and she was a homemaker. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. She had an outgoing personality who never met a stranger. She will be dearly missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her husband, L. A. Parks Jr.; her daughters, Gloria Maxwell, Charlotte McClain and husband Gary, and Debbie Lopez and husband Mike of Edna, and Sherrie Bennett and husband Troy of Elgin; her son, Thomas Lee Putnam and wife Lori of Edna; her grandchildren, Aaron (Kelly) Maxwell, Stacy (Jeff) Mitchell, Jessica (Bobby) Doelitsch, Jamye (Casey) Muegge, Ty Putnam, Lane Putnam, and Kelsey Lopez of Edna, Scott (Dee) Maxwell of Tulsa, Okla., Brad Ericson, Greg Bennett and Chris Bennett of Austin, and Kyle (Laurie) Hunt of Pearland and Jason (Kelli) McClain of Boerne; her great-grandchildren, Madison Kucera, Haley Mitchell, Tori Maxwell, Meghan Kucera, Lexi Mitchell, Hagan Muegge, Emma Hunt, Grace McClain, Nathaniel Maxwell, Cade Muegge, Delaney Doelitsch, Lauren Maxwell, Sophie Hunt, Jenna Hunt, Claire McClain, Kinley Maxwell, Alec, Cameron and Kevin Bennett; her brother, Gene Bias of Conroe; and step-children, Larry Parks, Linda Budd and Kevin Parks.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Tilly Thomas Putnam Jr., the father of her five children, and William W. "Bill" Day IV; and sons-in-law, H. S. "Sandy" Maxwell and James E. Carroll.

The family received friends and relatives for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the First Baptist Church of Edna with the Rev. Danny Reeves officiating. Graveside services followed at Memory Gardens in Edna.

Pallbearers were her grandsons and granddaughters. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons-in-law and granddaughters-in-law.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses at the Jackson Healthcare Center for their special care of our loved one, Rose Etta, during the past weeks.

Memorials may be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.

Arrangements were under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Jimmie Parson

Edna—Jimmie “Sam Bass” Parson, 63, of Edna, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006.

He was born Dec. 28, 1942, in Edna, to the late June and Leona Brigham Parson. He was a meter reader for Jackson Electric Coop.

Survivors: wife, Lula Mae Parson; daughters, Serelder Hopes, L’Tanya Brown, and Umeiko Parson, all of Edna; sons, Karvin Ayers of Victoria and Naquin Parson of Edna; sisters, Emma Jean Thomas of Edna and Vivian Callis of Edna; and ten grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: son, Christopher Arnell Parson.

Visitation will be today and Tuesday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 1 p. m. Wednesday at Scruggs United Methodist Church, the Rev. J. D. Brown officiating.

Pallbearers: Freddie Edwards Jr., Yeary Bryant, Felton Hopes Jr., Darrell Franklin, Bobbie Miller, Lawrence Prince Sr., Clifton Barnes.

Honorary pallbearers: Jackson Electric Cooperative employees.

Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-3823

Victoria Advocate, Monday, February 20, 2006
 

Lillie Mae Green Pearce

Lillie Mae Green Pearce, of Rockport, Texas formerly of Deutschburg Community, Jackson County, Texas, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Lillie was born on January 7, 1924 in Edna, Texas to Eugene George Green and Annie Catherine Terry Green. She graduated from La Ward High School then later married her high school sweetheart and forever love, Frank Dorton Pearce, on October 26, 1942. Lillie was a dedicated Army wife who volunteered and worked while her husband served our country. After the service, they moved back to Jackson County, Tx, where she was a housewife and an active in the Deutschburg Community Club and Home Demonstration Club. Lillie Mae was a well-respected, generous, and caring woman who was always willing to help others.

For 20 years, Lillie Mae served as an election judge in Deutschburg and Carancahua Communities. She enjoyed being a part of the yearly Community Seafood Supper Fundraiser, Which benefits the March of Dimes. Wonderful memories that many will treasure were enjoying her delicious desserts and home cooked meals. She was a woman of faith, an active member and mentor of the Point Comfort Church of Christ for many decades. It was a common site to see Lillie Mae in attendance at her grandkids and great-grandkids school and sporting events; she was a passionate and energetic person. Lillie Mae was known to the younger generations as Mamau, and they enjoyed seeing and visiting with her at family gatherings and other events. Some of Lillie’s past time hobbies included gardening, playing dominoes, and fishing on her nearby river property.

On her 88th birthday, Lillie Mae moved to Rockport, Texas to enjoy and spend time with her family. She continued to be an active member to the Church of Christ-Rockport, Where she participated in a ladies’ bible study. She enjoyed spending time with her local friends in Rockport and visiting her long-time friends back home, but above all, she loved to be surrounded by and make memories with her family.

Lillie Mae is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene George Green and Annie Catherine Terry Green; beloved husband, Francis (Frank) Dorton Pearce; sisters, Lucille Lee, Irene Whitworth, Mildred Henderson, and Opal Alford; and brothers, Eugene (Sonny) Green and Billy Green.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., with the Funeral Service to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna.

Oaklawn Funeral Home.
 

Johnnie Thomas “Pete” Pearson

Johnnie Thomas “Pete” Pearson, of Edna, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born February 13, 1933, in Friona, Texas, to the late John Thomas and Vertis Scarborough Pearson.

At the age of 18, Pete served 2 Years in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Pete became the owner of Ace Machine and Welding in 1960 where he was a welder & machinist for 17 years. He worked as a construction superintendent for Valero for 15 years and Independent Consultant for 5 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly.

Pete is survived by his daughters, Lesli Tipton and her husband Terry, Lisa Larkin and her husband Tommy and Jeannie Smith and her husband Terry all of Edna; son, Scott Pearson and his wife Cammie of Edna; sisters, Shirley Crabb of Edna and Pasty Quinn of Austin; grandchildren, Wesley Larkin (Maddi), Will Larkin (Holly), Lance Tipton (Kendall), Lindsey Floyd (Chris), James Larkin (Cameron), Sarah Atkinson (Grady), Aimee Pearson, Leighton Smith (Priscilla), Lauree Pearson and Mark Tipton; great-grandchildren, Boothe Wesley Larkin, Trevor Floyd, Taylor Tipton, Makaney Floyd, Cooper Thomas Larkin, Alexa Grace Larkin, Durham Tipton and Pearson John Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Peggy Jean Braunholz Pearson; son, John Arthur Pearson; sisters, Elizabeth Clark and Barbara Townsend; brother, Lonnie Pearson.

Visitation will be held in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel of Edna. Funeral Service will be in the First United Methodist Church of Edna. Reverend Adam Knapp will be officiating. Burial to follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Larkin, Will Larkin, Lance Tipton, James Larkin, Leighton Smith and Mark Tipton. Honorary pallbearers are Lindsey Floyd, Sarah Atkinson, Aimee Pearson, Lauree Pearson, Chris Floyd, Grady Atkinson, Kendall Tipton, Cameron Larkin, Maddi Larkin, Holly Larkin and Priscilla Smith.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Lonnie Gene Pearson

Edna—Lonnie Gene Pearson, 72, of Edna, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was born on April 27, 1934, in Montgomery, to the late John Thomas Pearson and Vertis Scarborough Pearson.

Lonnie is survived by a son, Lonnie Allen Pearson of Navasota; sisters, Shirley Crabb of Glen Flora, Patsy Quinn of Edna, and Elizabeth Clark and husband Butch of Edna; brother, Johnnie G. “Pete” Pearson and wife Peggy of Edna; two grandchildren, Stephanie Pearson of Houston and Rodney Allen Pearson of Navasota. Many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive him.

Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Barbara Townsend.

Lonnie is retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service, with 18 years of civil service. He served in Vietnam, Germany, Indochina, and Korea. He received the Purple Heart and numerous medals, badges, and commendations.

Visitation will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p. m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, March 13, at the chapel, with the Rev. George Tompkins officiating.

Burial will military honors will follow in the Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita.

Pallbearers will be great-nephews, Colby Bazan, Jeremy Bazan, Clay Clark, Chad Slusher, Brandon Slusher, and B. J. Bures.

Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, George Gregory, Randy, Mike and Ben Crabb, Mike Quinn and Scott Pearson.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, March 12, 2007
 

Peggy Jean Braunholz Pearson

Peggy Jean Braunholz Pearson, of Edna, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the age of 74. She was born in El Campo, on Aug. 28, 1939, to the late Arthur and Freda Smith Braunholz.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, John A. Pearson.

Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2011, 5-7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Rev. Danny Wilson will be officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221

Victoria Advocate, July 27, 2011
 

Nevadene Pecha

Edna—Nevadene Pecha, 74, of Edna, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000.

She was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Sayre, Okla. to the late Lee E. and Ora Marie Smith Wilson. She was a retired assistant dietician at Jackson County Hospital and a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Ganado.

Survivors: husband, Sidney Ervin Pecha; daughter, Donna Plummer of Rockport; brothers, Ernest Wilson of San Jose, Calif. and Bill Wilson of Clio, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be 3 p. m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church of Ganado, the Rev. Bruce Adamson officiating.

Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita. Ganado Funeral Home, Edna (361) 782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, January 7, 2000
 

Carl David Peerson Sr.

Victoria—Carl David Peerson Sr., 68, of Telferner, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007 in Victoria. He was born Oct. 3, 1938 in Jackson County to the late C. D. and Sarah Lou Anderson Peerson Pennington. He retired from the oilfield as a driller.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marie Fredrick Peerson of Telferner; daughters, Joann and husband Ken Norwood of Florida, Sarah Lou and husband Mike Kaiser of Telferner; sons, David Peerson Jr. and wife Tu, of Austin, Shane Lee and wife Paulette Peerson of Bloomington; brother, Clifford Peerson and wife Mahalah of Houston; six grandchildren, Ralphael Sustaita Jr., Ricky Sustaita, Sherry Colburn, Sabrina Colburn, Kenneth McEuen, and Tanner Do.

He is preceded in death by his parents: sisters, Earline Benningan, Merlene Cougar, and Jeanne Turner; and grandson, Raymond Sustaita.

Visitation will be today from 6 – 8 p. m. at Grace Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Friday at Baptist Temple Church, with the Rev. Johnny Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Andy Reha, Michael Reha, and Harry Stobb.

Honorary Pallbearers are Arlis Richey, Billy McBride, and Chuck Weaver.

Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341, Victoria, in charge of arrangements.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, March 29, 2007
 

Benjamin Perez

Lolita—Benjamin Conrad Perez, infant son of Benjamin C. and Blanca Perez, both of Lolita, died Sunday. He was born Nov. 19 in Corpus Christi.

Graveside services were held Sunday evening in Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita, under direction of Jackson County Funeral Home in Edna.

Other survivors include a brother, Gilbert Perez of Lolita.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, November 28, 1988
 

Beverly Peters
April 13, 1944 – June 15, 2019

Beverly Anne Peck Peters, 75, of Canyon, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Dr. Richard Shaw, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Happy, officiating.  Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon.

Beverly was born April 13, 1944 in Houston to Kenneth and Ruth Anne Peck.  She graduated from Edna High School in 1962.  Beverly received her B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from West Texas State University where she was a member and officer of Delta Zeta Sorority.    On May 24, 1969, Beverly married the love of her life, AJ Peters.  They both taught school in Edna ISD and in 1971, they moved to Canyon.  She taught Special Education in Amarillo ISD at Olsen Park Elementary for 26 years, retiring in 1997.  She also owned Heritage Antiques in Canyon with her parents, and she and AJ owned Peters’ Rental Properties.

After retiring, Beverly planned and escorted bus tours across the nation for senior citizens with AJ driving the bus.  On the tours she made many wonderful friends which was the highlight of her life.  She and AJ traveled extensively, taking many personal trips as well. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canyon and the Bible Searchers Sunday School Class.  She enjoyed visiting senior citizens and shut-ins.  Beverly loved the Lord with all her heart.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Larry Peck, and a niece, Cimone Peck Neill.  Survivors include her husband, AJ Peters of Canyon; a nephew, Jeff Peck and wife, Amy of Lubbock; a great niece, Shannon Neill Landry and husband, Justin of Colorado Springs, CO; a nephew-in-law, Patrick Neill of Colorado Springs, CO; two cousins, Russell Peck and wife, Christine of Fulshear and Peggy Rooks of Edmond, OK; and three great nephews of Lubbock. 

Brooks Funeral Directors, Canyon, Texas

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 19, 2019
 

Cecelia Theresa Gallagher Peterson

Funeral services for Cecelia Theresa Gallagher Peterson, 76, of Lake Jackson, formerly of Edna, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with rosary beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna with the Rev. Michael Petering officiating.

Cecelia was born on November 22, 1932, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She ws a member of Catholic Daughters of America Court 2364, St. Michaels Catholic Church of Lake Jackson.

She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kristina Ortiz; husband, James A. Peterson; and parents, Jack Gallagher and Stella Kircher Gallagher.

Survivors include daughters, Patricia Williams of Richwood, Texas, and Carolyn Peterson of Austin, Texas; sisters, Annie Middour of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mary Leona Murff of Tynan, Texas; and brother, Bennie Gallagher of Corpus Christi.

Pallbearers will be Ben Hyek, John Mick, Raymond Mick, Adam Bentley, James Haverlak and Garland Sandhop.

Honorary pallbearers will be Everett Murff, Bennie Gallagher, Robert Brzozowski and Chuck Slavik.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755.

Arrangements by Slavik Funeral Home of Edna. (512) 782-2152.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna,  Texas
 

James W. Phillips

Edna—James W. Phillips, 53, of Lolita, died Friday in a Port Lavaca hospital after a long illness.

Born in Bergman, Ark., April 17, 1928, he worked for Alcoa in Point Comfort for 31 years. A Jackson County resident for 19 years, Mr. Phillips was a volunteer fireman for the Lolita Fire Department and a member and deacon of Lolita First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Lolita First Baptist Church, the Rev. Jimmy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita with Jackson County Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his wife, Louise of Lolita; four daughters, Mrs. Becky Heflin and Mrs. Jimmie Hendricks, both of Linesville, Ala., Mrs. Paula Edging of Belton and Mrs. Venita Martel of Houston; six sisters, Mrs. Lois Archer, Mrs. Nita Daughterty and Mrs. Ellen Crowley, all of Arkansas; Mrs. Matte Williams of California, Mrs. Joanna Brown of Ohio and Mrs. Jean Green of Phoenix, Ariz. and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Mike and Pat Brady, Gary, Curtis and Charles Thedford and A. W. McBride.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, June 28, 1981
 

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 24, 2019
 

Ricky C. Pilgrim

Lolita—Ricky C. Pilgrim, 51, of Lolita, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006 in Victoria.

He was born in Port Lavaca to Dorothy Goessler Pilgrim of Victoria and the late Roy W. Pilgrim. He was a port captain and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors: wife, Hope Pilgrim; son, Roy C. Pilgrim of Lolita; and brother, David Pilgrim of Rockport.

Visitation will be 6 – 8 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel in Edna.

Services will be 10 a. m. Friday at the chapel, Mr. Will McDonald officiating.

Burial will be at Red. Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: Dwayne Machicek, Martin Briseno, Rocki Rodriguez, Daniel Gayle, Eric Rodriguez, David Prater.

Honorary Pallbearers: Mike McFarland, Don Lester, Ronnie Rodriguez, Frank “Pancho” Garza, Joshua Duke.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, September 14, 2006
 

Ann Elizabeth Pitchford

Ann Elizabeth Pitchford passed from this life early Monday morning, Jan. 30, 2012, at her home in Victoria, Texas, lovingly surrounded by her husband and daughter. 

She was born Nov. 17, 1929 in Greenville, Texas, to parents Carl Alexander Stewart and Annie Will (Coggins) Stewart. Her parents moved to Weatherford, Texas, when she was a young child where her father was the manager of J.C. Penney. Ann attended school, graduating early at the young age of 16 from Weatherford High School in the class of 1946. She attended Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas.

On Jan. 22, 1950, Ann Stewart married Tom Pitchford in a ceremony at her parents’ home. She then followed her new husband to College Station where he was in school. For the next 62 years Ann was by his side as they moved across Texas and California with their growing family. Ann was the mother of nine children — she considered that her greatest accomplishment and was proud of her wife and mother role.

Ann was a Christian woman, loving her God and was a member of the Church of Christ. Active in her children’s lives as a Sunday school teacher, Brownie scout leader, room mother, Ann also shared a love for the written word whether reading or writing down thoughts and ideas. For 10 years, Ann proudly wrote a column “Lolita — La Ward News” that was published weekly in the Edna Herald newspaper.

Preceding her in death were her parents Carl and Ann Stewart; sister Sue Alice Stewart (infant); grandson Justin Ray Pitchford (infant) and son-in-law Jim Johnson.

Ann is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Tom Pitchford of Victoria. Her nine children include Helen Sue Johnson of Victoria; Tom Jr (Gayla) Pitchford of Inez; Linda Kay Pitchford of Fort Worth; David (Christy) Pitchford of El Paso; Norma Ann Pitchford (Jesse Cano) of Victoria; Eddy (Kathy) Pitchford of Coahoma; Joyce (Kenny) Townsend of San Antonio; Jimmy (Alisa) Pitchford of Ennis and Bobby (Kristy) Pitchford of Jacksonville, N.C. She is also the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine great-step-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother William Carl Stewart of Pascagoula, Miss.

Family and friend visitation was scheduled for Wednesday night at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. 

Graveside burial services will be held today at 10 a.m. in Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita, Texas. 

Chosen charities include Midtown Church of Christ of Victoria, Texas or Crown Hospice of Victoria, Texas.

Victoria Advocate, date unknown
 

Thomas Alvin Pitchford, Sr.

Victoria--Thomas Alvin Pitchford, Sr. of Victoria, Texas passed away at home after a short illness Sunday morning, September 30, 2012.

Born at home August 21, 1925 in the Fox Community of Parker County to Alvin Pitchford and Lota Bell Waters Pitchford, he moved with his family in the early years to California where he started school in LaHarbra. The family moved back to Texas a couple years later and Tom attended Brock school, graduating in 1943 in a class of 9 students. One of his joys in later years was having his oldest grandson move to the Brock community and his great-grandsons become Brock Eagles.

He was drafted out of high school for World War II into the US Coast Guard which was a part of the US Navy during war times. After finishing basic training in St. Augustine, FL he was aboard ship in the Caribbean, Atlantic and Mediterranean on guard for German submarines. During his time in the Coast Guard he also performed horseback shore patrols along the Virginia-North Carolina border.

After finishing his service duty, Tom graduated in 1948 from Weatherford Jr. College and attended Texas Tech. He married Ann Elizabeth Stewart on January 22, 1950 at her parents' home in Weatherford, Texas. They left for College Station where he attended Texas A&M graduating in 1952 with a degree in Ag Education. 

In 1952 he went to work for Swift & Company and excelled in a career of sales and management. Tom was hired into Swift by Ralph Cole who remained his lifelong friend and mentor. His sales career took him to South Texas, California and back to Texas. In 1970, the family moved from the Rio Grande Valley to the Gulf Coast of Texas and called the area home, living in either Victoria or nearby Lolita. After his career with Swift, Tom had the opportunity to work as Ranch Manager for the Bauer Ranch fulfilling a lifetime dream.

Tom was a faithful Christian man and lifetime member of the Church of Christ and a daily bible reader. His greatest friendships and bonds through the years were always with people with whom he attended church each week. For many years Tom and Ann attended the Downtown church of Christ in Victoria and in Point Comfort where he was an elder at both congregations. Most recently he was a member of the Midtown Church of Christ in Victoria. He had a love and incredible knowledge of plants and gardening. Whether beautiful roses or a sack of home grown okra, he loved to share things he grew. Horses were a passion with him from the time he was a small child on a farm with "Old Bill" and in later years he enjoyed horseback riding and showing with his children.

A tall man, Tom was an impressive sight in his boots and hat, always ducking to enter a doorway. He loved to read and enjoyed anything about history or from his favorite western storyteller author.

Tom and Ann were happily married for 62 years until her passing in January of this year.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob and infant brother Jimmy, infant grandson Justin Ray Pitchford, son-in-law Jim Johnson and his beloved wife Ann.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home of Edna, Texas is in charge of arrangements, 361-782-2221

Family and friend visitation is scheduled for Wednesday night at Oak Lawn Funeral Home (900 Navidad) from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Graveside burial services are scheduled for Thursday morning at 10:00 am in Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita, Texas. Chosen charities include Midtown Church of Christ in Victoria or Crown Hospice in Victoria.

Victoria Advocate, October 3, 2012
 

Ernest L. Pittman

Vanderbilt—Ernest L. “Ernie” Pittman, 49, of Vanderbilt, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005.

He was born Nov. 13, 1955, in Dublin, to Jean Goodwin Pittman of Dublin and the late Alfred Pittman. He was an oil production consultant and a Baptist.

Survivors: wife, Nelda Pittman; sons, Terence “T. J.” Pittman, Cliffton Lane Pittman, and Ethan Kyle Pittman, all of Vanderbilt; sister, Linda Dane of Dublin; and brother, Al Pittman of Jackson County.

Services will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Jack Hudson officiating.

Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Pallbearers: James Hunt, David Anderson, Paul Fernandez, Joe Harris, James Crawford, and Cookie Smid.

Honorary pallbearers: Nolan Hudson, James Hadley, Brad Anderson, Mike Lewis, Jim Bob Walston, Wordelle Walston, Eddie Walston, and Ron Walston.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, January 7, 2005
 

Caroline “Sissie” Wehring Pitzer

Caroline “Sissie” Wehring Pitzer, 84, recently of Austin, died March 27, 2019. Alzheimer’s disease took her from us much too soon.  She was born in Three Rivers, Texas to Lurline and Ernest Wehring with older brother, Ernest (Sonnie) Wehring, Jr.

Caroline graduated from Refugio High School in 1952.  She then attended the University of Texas. She married Robert Ray Pitzer in 1954 and moved to Edna, where their daughter, Lisa Gaye Pitzer was born in 1955. Caroline and Robert were active members of the United Methodist Church in Edna.

Caroline’s career began after Lisa was in school. She worked in the Jackson County Clerk’s office, then in the County Auditor’s office.  She became the Assistant Auditor and was later appointed Jackson County Auditor where she served until her retirement.

She indulged her love of travel especially after retirement. Some of Caroline’s favorite trips were to London and Paris. After visiting the artist Claude Monet’s home outside Paris, she was inspired to paint several rooms in her home a beautiful sunflower yellow that matched the colors found in Monet’s home. Her dramatic sense of decorating style was well known to her friends and family. That carried over to her chic personal style of dressing. Caroline loved her many pairs of stylish shoes!

Time spent with friends and family, either travelling or relaxing on her backyard patio, was precious to Caroline. I believe that all of the problems of the world were at least discussed, if not solved on that patio. She always loved and appreciated her wonderful friends in Edna.

She was married to Robert for 35 years until his death in 1989. Caroline (Sissie) was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ernest (Sonnie) Wehring.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Carlson, her husband, Bruce Carlson, and grandsons Benton Carlson and Brian Carlson, his wife Taylor Cone. She is also survived by many dear relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Edna.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First United Methodist Church Edna, Alzheimer’s research (Bright Focus Foundation) or charity of your choice. 

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, April 10, 2019
 

Thomas Houston Plummer Jr.     John Frank Mader     James Bryan Newman
Accidents Kill Three Persons

Lolita—Three Lolita area residents were killed in two separate Jackson County highway accidents early Sunday morning.

Thomas Houston Plummer Jr., 15, an Industrial High sophomore and John Frank Mader, 19, an employee of Whitco at Point Comfort, were pronounced dead at the scene of a two-car accident north of Edna; and James Bryan Newman, 27, of Lolita, employee of Brown and Root Co., was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-car accident of Farm Road 616.

Six others involved in the two-car wreck near Edna were hospitalized with injuries, four reported in fair to critical condition late Sunday in Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria. These four and the condition reports included Greg Brooks, 16, of Edna, critical; Terry Miller, 16 of Edna, stable; Frances Rosales, 18, of Ganado, fair; and Charles Bravanec, 21, of Lolita, fair. Officers said they were passengers in a car driven by John Herreth, 16, of Lolita, who was in the Edna Hospital listed in satisfactory condition. Also, Dwayne Bedford Meador, 27, Edna and driver of the other vehicle was treated for minor injuries at the Edna Hospital and later released.

In the one-car fatal accident a passenger, Terry Newman, 14, of Lolita was listed in satisfactory condition in DeTar Hospital in Victoria.

The three fatalities raised the 1979 highway death total in Jackson County from five to eight.

State Trooper J. J. Ballesteros of Edna said the two-fatality accident happened at 1:23 a. m. about .2 of a mile north of Edna on State Highway 111. He said the two-door model driven by Herreth was northbound, and in attempting to turn left into a private drive was in collision with a southbound two-door driven by Meador. Justice of the Peace Afton Dunham was called to the scene. Ballesteros was assisted by Trooper Art Garza, the Edna ambulances and other officers.

State Trooper Carl Garver of Port Lavaca, assisted by Troopers Jackie Meredith and Mike Roberts investigated the one-car accident on Farm Road 616, which took place while the Edna troopers were at the scene of the first fatal accident near Edna.

The officers said the accident occurred about 1:30 a. m. on Farm Road 616 about .2 of a mile west of Farm Market Road 1593 intersection. They said the victim, Newman, was driving east on 616 when the car ran off the road and hit a culvert. A Lolita ambulance was sent to the scene, where Justice of the Peace Tom Grover pronounced the driver dead at the scene. His body first was taken to Slavik Funeral Home in Edna and later moved to Colonial Funeral home in Victoria.

Funeral services for Plummer will be held at Slavik chapel in Edna at 4:30 p. m. Monday with the Rev. William Hill officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Don and Poko Maretick; Mark Shelton, Robert and James Plummer and James Bradley.

Plummer was born July 16, 1964 in Victoria and was a former resident of Bloomington until several months ago. At Industrial High School he played junior varsity football, basketball and track and was a member of the FFA units at both Bloomington and Industrial High Schools.

Surviving are his parents, Thomas Plummer Sr. of Lolita and Donna Plummer of Victoria; grandparents, B. W. Brown and Juanita Brown of Elgin; and a sister, Debra Luttrell of Bloomington.

Services for Mader will be held at 11 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Hybner officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Clarence Fowler, Ben Sembera, David and James DeBord, Michael and Dennis Mader; and honorary pallbearers will be Paul Fernandez and Michael Maresh.

Mader was born Aug. 5, 1960 at Port Campbell, Ky. He was a 1978 graduate of Industrial High School and an employee of Whitco.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mader of Lolita; four sisters, Caroline, Teresa, Danielle and Suzanne Mader, all of Lolita; and two brothers, Tommy and Andrew, also of Lolita.

Funeral services for Newman are pending at the Colonial Funeral Home in Victoria. He was born Aug. 31, 1952 at Beeville and was a former resident of Wisconsin. He moved to Lolita about three weeks ago and was a painter for Brown and Root, and member of the Baptist church.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allin W. Newman Sr. of Lolita; wife, Margaret Newman of Wisconsin, and son Jason Allin of Wisconsin; a sister, Ellen Elizabeth Horton of Virginia; and six brothers, Allin W. Jr., Gary L. and Terry R. all of Lolita; Ernest D. of Inez, Ronnie W. of La Ward and Robert L. of Virginia.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, December 31, 1979
 

Mrs. Gertrude Pollard

Edna—Mrs. Gertrude Inez Pollard, 80, who died Thursday in a Victoria hospital, will be buried Saturday at 10:30 a. m. from the First Baptist Church.

Burial will be in the Edna Cemetery, with the Rev. Jack Moore officiating. Services will be under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Sue is survived by her husband, James William Pollard; six daughters, Mrs. Edna McAnally of Kermit; Mrs. Mattie Woodall of Edna; Miss Maple Pollard of Katy; Mrs. Mabel Lawrence of Edna; Mrs. Orah Perkins of Scottville, Va., and Mrs. Dimple Rowlett of Edna; two sons, the Rev. Lauten Pollard of Pineville, La., and Eugene Pollard of Odessa; two brothers, Archie of Morales, and Gib of Houston; 14 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, January 13, 1962
 

James Pollard

Edna—Funeral services for James William Pollard, 92, of Edna will be held at 2:30 p. m. Friday from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Ollie Holloway, George Frazier, James Garner, Howard Gloor, Grover Cagle and Audrey Dunham. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons.

Mr. Pollard, a retired carpenter, was born Sept. 5, 1881 in Audrain County, Mo. He came to Jackson County when he was 18, and married the former Gertrude Inez Laughter of Jackson County. His wife and one son, Everett Lee, preceded him in death. He first belonged to the Morales Baptist Church and then transferred to First Baptist in Edna and was also a member of W. O. W. He died Thursday in Edna.

Surviving are five daughters, Mattie Woodall, Mable Barnes and Dimple Rowlett, all of Edna, Urah Rhea Perkins of Petersburg, Va., and Edna McAnally of DeLeon; three sons, Lawter Pollard of Pineville, La., Maple of Katy and Eugene of Odessa; a brother, Joe S. Pollard of Grand Junction, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, January 4, 1974
 

DIED - Frederick Pool

At my residence on the Navidad, Frederick Pool, a native of Germany. Those interested are informed that I have now in my possession the following property belonging to said deceased: one horse bridle and saddle, one gun, and a pocket-book containing a ten dollar bill Texas paper, with sundry other papers.

Geo. Sutherland, Jackson County, Oct. 23-w3-38

Telegraph and Texas Register, Houston, Wednesday, November 20, 1839
 

Patsy Jean Porche

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.

Patsy was a housewife who touched the lives of many people with her smile & generosity. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her daughters, Ouida Rhae Orsak and Mitzi Jean Porche both of Edna; son, Ty Porche and wife Lisa of Edna; sister, Peggy Bezoni and husband Paul of Edna; grandchildren, Ryan & Kerri Webernick, Krista & Dustin Smith, Kaylea Orsak, Kacy & Ronald Norris, Erin & Matt Martin, T. Ray and Taylor Porche; great-grandchildren, Bauer, Landon, Madison, Bailey, Savannah, Bella Grace and Roston and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chili Ray Porche; brother, Phil Thomasson.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, from 5-7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel of Edna. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Edna. Reverend Adam Knapp will be officiating. Burial to follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crown Hospice, 1101 Salem Rd., Victoria, Texas 77904 or First United Methodist Church of Edna, 216 W. Main St., Edna, Texas, 77957.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Webernick, Dustin Smith, Rusty Smith, T. Ray Porche, Taylor Porche and Preston Bezoni.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, January 20, 2015
 

William Ray “Chili” Porche

Chili Porche, of Edna, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the age 79. He was born on Feb. 7, 1929, in Hope, to the late Omer and Annie DeBault Porche.

Chili is survived by his wife, Patsy Thomasson Porche of Edna; daughters, Ouida Orsak and husband Eliot, and Mitzi Porche, both of Edna; son, Ty Porche and wife Lisa of Edna; sisters, Faye McDonald of Edna and Beatrice Lacy of Portland; grandchildren, Ryan, Kacy, Krista, Erin, T.Ray, Taylor and Kaylea; and great-grandchildren, Roston and Savannah.

Chili was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Leona Dickenson and Mildred Shows; and brothers, Lester Porche and Ralph Porche.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bernard Ritchea will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be O'Banion Quinn, Emmit Cole, Eddie Hajek, Jim Fowler, Walter Dollar, and Gladney Harrell.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Methodist Playschool, P.O. Box 790, Edna, TX 77957.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, December 2, 2008
 

Mrs. Alice Price

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice F. Robinson Price, 43, of 2108 N. Depot St., who died Monday in a local hospital, will be held at 1 p. m. Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna.

The Rev. R. A. Hicks, pastor, and the Rev. J. S. Smith of Victoria will officiate with burial in Kerr Cemetery in Edna.

A wake service will be held from 7 to 9 p. m. Wednesday at Resthaven Mortuary, 3106 Lone Tree Road.

The body will lie in state at the church from 11 a. m. Thursday until time of the services.

Pallbearers will be Lincoln Edwards, James Robinson, Leonard Newsom, Margen Ross, Forest Jones and Walter Gant.

A resident of Victoria for 23 years, Mrs. Price was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Edna, and was a member of St. Peter’s Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Curtis Price Jr., of Houston; eight sisters, Bertha Lee Grant, Ruby Ashley, Lorian, Brenda and Julia Robinson, Mary Thompson, Evia Bates and Josie Callis, and three brothers, Carthers, Dan and Mayon Robinson.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, April 25, 1979
 

Lillian H. Prince

Edna—Lillian H. Prince, 78, of Edna, died in Victoria on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. Lillian was born on March 10, 1929, in Edna, to the late Ella Brown and Fred Holcomb. Lillian was a retired press operator.

Survivors: daughter, Karen Prince of Edna; three sisters, Othello Brooks and Ida Mae Holcomb, both of Edna, and Geraldine Sorrell of Victoria; and a brother, Fred Holcomb of Victoria.

Preceded in death by: parents; and sister, Homerzell Earls.

Visitation will be noon to 8 p. m. today at Cook-Butler Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a. m. on Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Kerr Cemetery.

Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-3821.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, September 14, 2007
 

Billie J. McFeron Purcell

Victoria - Billie J. McFeron Purcell, 66, of Victoria, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born in Houston to Vergie Gerlich Shelton of Port Lavaca and the late Charles A. McFeron.

Billie loved music and performed with her husband, Alton Davis. She loved and adored her grandchildren; she loved to bake and was an accomplished saddle tooler.

In addition to her mother Billie is survived by her husband, Alton Davis; daughter, Tonya Casillas and husband, Marcus of Victoria; sister-in-law, Sheila McFeron; nephew, Brandon McFeron; grandchildren, Michael J. Lovelace, Cody M. Lovelace, Tyler C. Lovelace, Jesika Benavides, Jordan Benavides and Mikenna Casillas.

She was preceded in death by her father, a son, Michael Lovelace and brother, Charles G. McFeron and her nephew, Nathan McFeron.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 5-8 PM at the Rosewood Funeral Chapel.

A funeral service will be Friday, January 25, 2013, at 1 PM, at the Rosewood Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Parks officiating. Burial will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery at 3 PM.

Pallbearers are Brandon McFeron, Shawn Wilke, Robert Lowery, Jr., Darin Thedford and Glenn McFeron and Michael J. Lovelace.

Memorials may be made to The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX., 77210-4486, www.mdanderson.org.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Victoria Advocate, January 22, 2013
 

Louise Spann Pyle

It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Spann Pyle, loving mother and grandmother, age 96, of Palestine, Texas passed peacefully on Jan. 16, 2019.  Louise, previously of Liberty City (near Kilgore), was a resident of TruCare Nursing Center in Palestine.  She was born on Aug. 15, 1922, to George Dewey and Letha Spann.

In March of 1940, Louise married Roy E. Pyle. Together they moved to Edna in 1952 and then to Vanderbilt in 1953, where they raised their family and were members of Vanderbilt Baptist Church.  Louise supported her children in their school activities, as well as being active with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Following Roy’s death in 1971, Louise moved to Huntsville where she was the property manager of an apartment complex. In 1975, Louise relocated to Austin and was employed for 18 years as property manager and event coordinator at Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. Her years in Austin were rewarding and she developed numerous lasting friendships. Upon her retirement, she moved to Kilgore.  Louise was dedicated to her church in Liberty City and enjoyed many years of fellowship with family and friends.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Jackie; infant daughter, Gloria Ann; infant great-grandson, Austin; son-in-law, Del Chapman; daughter-in-law, Jodi; sister, Betty and brother-in-law Kenneth Robertson; and brother, Rayburn Spann and sister-in-law, Josephine.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Suzanne Chapman of Arlington; son John and wife, Betty of Era; son Bob and wife, LaKaye of Palestine; son Scott and wife, Veronica of Palestine; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Bernice Spann of Wilmore, Kentucky; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Louise’s greatest joy was her family.  She will be remembered for her deep commitment to her children and grandchildren and for her gentleness, kindness and soft-spoken manner.

Louise’s children wish to express our gratefulness to TruCare Nursing Home in Palestine for the tender, loving care given to our Mom.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.  Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.19 at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, with burial following services at Kilgore Cemetery.

Please leave online condolences www.raderfuneralhome. com

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 23, 2019