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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Woodard on April 9, 1913 at Cedar Lake, Matagorda County, Texas, a baby girl named Carrie Mae. She attended Elementary School at Cedar Lake and completed High School at Powell’s Point, Kendleton, Texas. She attended Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Sam Brown. She married Mr. William Paige who preceded her in death. To this union one daughter was born named Annie Lee Paige. On March 26, 1940 she married Rev. Caldwell Brown. To this union three children were born, one of which preceded her in death. From a previous marriage of Rev. Brown she reared his seven small children, two girls and five boys. Two sons preceded this death. She was also rearing two foster granddaughters, Miss Mary Jane Woodard and Vernessa Brown. In 1959 Mrs. Brown became Vice President of Bethlehem Senior Choir and in 1961 she became President of the choir and remained a faithful, loyal, cooperative and diligent worker. She was the Worthy Recorder of Sunshine Sanctuary No. 88 of the Progressive Order of Pilgrims for a number of years. Mrs. Brown served in many capacities of Bethlehem Christian Church and worked to the utmost of her abilities. She passed this life on Monday, November 11, 1968 at 11:00 A. M. She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted husband, Rev. Caldwell Brown; four daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee Paige, Patricia Ann Brown, Mrs. Erma Lee Jonigan, and Mrs. Pinkie Mae Brooks. Four sons, Casanova, Hayward, Irving and Cash. Two sisters, Mrs. Nora Williams and Mrs. Mary Thomas. Two brothers, Mr. Andrew and Mr. Nathaniel Woodard. Forty-four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers: Deacons of Bethlehem Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers: Casanova Brown, Hayward Brown, Irving Brown, Cash Brown, Hubert Brown, Jr. and Leroy Woodard. Services were Saturday, November 16, 1968, 2:00 p. m., at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas with Rev. Lloyd Brown officiating. Duncan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Graveside services for Clifford Donnell Brown, 48, of Freeport will
be Wed., Nov. 13, 2002, at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery at 11
a.m. in Cedar Lake, [Matagorda County, Texas]. |
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Funeral service for Harry Moley Brown, Sr., 74 of Bay City will be Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.
He died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Texas. Harry accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Bethlehem Christian Church. He attended public school in the Cedar Lake School, Cedar Lake, TX and O.H. Herman High School in Van Vleck, TX. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing dominoes. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his family at family gatherings.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Shakespeare and Lucy Brown; sisters; Alzenia Brown, Angeline Edison, Cora Sibley, Victoria Brown, Flora Hunt and Lola Bryant and brothers; Shakespeare Brown, Jr. (Buddy) and Gifford Brown.
He is survived by his Wife: Johnnie S. Brown, Children: Harry Brown, Jr. (Demitra), Michael Brown, Lawrence Brown, Maurice Brown , Leanor (Tina) Brown, Jean Morgan (Charles), Felecia Whitaker (Morgan), Clifton Johnson and Michael Parks, step-son; Lawrence Johnson, Jr. (Shelia), Brother, Hosea Brown (Patricia); Sisters, Cleopatra Thomas (Charles), Luberta Brown, Lydia Dailey and Lucy Tyson (Edward). A Special Friend: Joyice. He also leaves a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Roy Brown, Charles R. Thomas, Wayne Dailey, Terrence Brown, Martin Dailey and Phelp Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and
great nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, August 10,
2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.
There will be viewing at the church on Saturday, August 11, 2012
from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing
afterward. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home at (979)798-9113.
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On February 25, 1909, at Cedar Lake, Texas, Matagorda County, was born a son to Lydia and William R. Brown, whom they named, James Franklin Brown. James attended Public School and grew to manhood in the Cedar Lake Community. At an early age, he confessed Christ and was baptized by (now the late) Elder Henry Woodard. In 1927, James was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Annie Louise Todd. To this union were born two sons, of which one preceded him in death. James was ordained as a deacon of Grove Street Christian Church under the pastorage of Rev. O. Zollar, and soon thereafter, he was installed as an elder under Rev. R. H. Paige. He departed this life Friday, September 4, 1981, at 7:15 A. M., in the Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, Texas. He leaves, a loving son, Louis S. Brown and daughter-in-law, Ester of Houston, two grandsons, Ronald and Anthony Brown, two granddaughters, Pamela Cosby and Angela Carter, one great-granddaughter, Ereka Brown, and one brother, Arthur Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, September 8, 1981, Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, pastor, officiating. Active Pallbearers: Volando Carter, Jerome Brown, Rufus Woodard, Hosea Brown, Shakespeare Brown, III, and Gelford Brown.
Honorary
Pallbearers: Deacons and Elders of Bethlehem Church Arrangements by: Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas
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Funeral services for Leroy "L. R." Brown, 59 of Dallas formerly of
Brazoria was at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Bethlehem
Christian Church in Cedar Lake. Burial followed at Bethlehem
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Funeral services for Luberta Brown will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas, with the Rev. K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be Friday, August 7, 201,5 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas. Luberta was born to Shakespeare Brown Sr. and Lucy Merchant Brown, on February 15, 1934. She went to be with her Lord on July 31, 2015. She grew up in the Cedar Lake community, where she was baptized at an early age, at the Bethlehem Christian Church, by the late Rev. R. H. Paige. She attended public school in Cedar Lake and Van Vleck, graduating from O. H. Herman High School in Van Vleck, in 1953. Luberta attended cosmetology school in Houston, Texas. Upon completion of her education she made her home in Cedar Lake. She worked many years as a cosmetologist and seamstress, serving many from across the community. She had a pleasant personality and was a joy to be around. Luberta was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake. She avidly supported the life and work of the church. She faithfully attended Sunday School and diligently participated in the Women’s Ministry. She was a determined warrior for our God seeking to promote His eternal Word. Luberta leaves to cherish her memory three loving sons, Jerome Brown (Wilma), Rev. Andrew Floyd, and March Brown, all of Cedar Lake; three sisters, Cleopatra Thomas (Charles), Lydia Dailey, and Lucy Tyson (Edward), all of Cedar Lake; one brother, Hosea Brown (Patricia) of Houston; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; six sisters; two daughters-in-law, Paralee Brown and Wanda Floyd; and one grandson, Darren D. Floyd.
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On April 17, 1904, a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merchant in Cedar Lake, Matagorda County, Texas whom they named, Lucy. She attended public school and grew to womanhood in the Cedar Lake Community. She confessed Christ and was baptized by the late Elder Henry Woodard. In 1922, Lucy was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Shakespeare Brown. To this union 13 children were born. One child and her husband preceded her in death. She was a very faithful member of the church until her health failed. She departed this life on Monday, September 4, 1978 at 11:00 P. M. at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, Texas. She leaves to mourn her passing, eight daughters, Mrs. Lola McCanick, Mrs. Cleo Thomas, Mrs. Cora Sibley, Miss Luberta Brown, Lydia Dailey and Miss Victoria Brown, Mrs. Flora Hunt of Houston and Mrs. Angeline Edison of Freeport, one adopted daughter, Lucy L. Brown of Cedar Lake, four sons, Patrick and Hosea Brown of Houston, Shakespeare Brown of Clute and Harry Brown of Van Vleck, four sisters, Mrs. Alzena and Matilda Woodard of Cedar Lake, Mrs. L. B. Bonner of Bay City and Mrs. Mary Wesley of Sweeny, 46 grands, 26 great-grands, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, September 9, 1978, 2:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, officiating. Active Pallbearers: Shakespeare Brown, Jr., Patrick Brown, Harry Brown, Hosea Brown, Hamp Bryant, Jr., Charles R. Thomas, Eddie Hunt, Jr., Rufus Woodard Honorary Pallbearers: Jerome Brown, Leroy Brown, Roy Brown, Charles Thomas, Eddie Hunt, Jr., and Larry Brown. Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Sister Lydia Brown, daughter of Henry and Lizzie Woodard was born in Matagorda County, Cedar Lake, Texas, August 2, 1864. At an early age Sister Brown joined Bethlehem Christian Church and remained in this Church until she departed this life Tuesday, August 14, 1956. Sister Brown was married to William R. Brown and to this union seven children were born, of which six survive. During recent years she moved to Houston, Texas to live with her children. Sister Brown leaves to survived her six children, Many grand-children and great-grandchildren, one brother, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service Sunday, August 18, 1956 Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas Clay and Clay Funeral Home Directing, Houston, Texas
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Funeral services for Shakespeare "Buddy" Brown,
Jr., 76 of Clute will be Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Pastor Kenneth Bree
officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake,
Texas.
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Born on October 30, 1899 at Cedar Lake, Matagorda County, Texas to Lydia and William R. Brown a baby boy named Shakespeare. Shakespeare attended Public School and grew to manhood in the Cedar Lake Community. At an early age he confessed Christ and was baptized by the late Elder Henry Woodard becoming a dependable and loyal member until death. In 1922, Shakespeare was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Lucy Merchant. To this union thirteen children were born, one of which preceded him in death. In 1960, Shakespeare was ordained as a deacon of Bethlehem Christian Church under the pastorage of Rev. Berkley Moore, and in 1968 he was installed as Elder of the Church under the pastorage of Rev. Lloyd Brown where he served faithfully until death. He was a Sunday School teacher and the Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School. He was a Scout Master of Troop 815, a member of the American Woodmen Camp #243 and a Gulf Coast Lodge #272, Bay City, Texas. He departed this life Thursday, April 21, 1977 at 6:00 A.M. in the Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas. He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife, Mrs. Lucy Brown, eight daughters, Mrs. Lola McCanick and Mrs. Angeline Edison of Freeport, Mrs. Flora Hunt of Houston, Mrs. Cora Sibley, Mrs. Cleopatra Thomas, Mrs. Luberta Brown, Mrs. Lydia Daily and Mrs. Victoria Brown all of Cedar Lake, four sons, Patrick Brown and Hosea Brown of Houston, Shakespeare Brown, Jr. of Clute and Harry Brown of Van Vleck, one adopted daughter, Miss Lucy Brown of Cedar Lake, three brothers, Mr. Rayfield Brown of Brazoria, Mr. James Brown of Cedar Lake, and Mr. Arthur K. Brown of Houston, 45 grands, 25 greatgrands, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service Sunday, April 24, 1977, 2:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, officiating. Active Pallbearers: Shakespeare Brown, Jr., Patrick Brown, Harry Brown, Hosea Brown, Hamp Bryant, Jr., Charles R. Thomas, Eddie Hunt, Jr., Rufus Woodard Honorary Pallbearers: Otis Petteway, Joel Williams, Isham Williams, Cash Brown, Cleveland Fletcher, Matt Fletcher, Horace Woodard, and Edward Gee Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas Duncan-Roberts Funeral home Directors in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Victoria Brown, 57, of Bay City, were held
Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian
Church, Cedar Lake, TX, with the Rev. K. W. Bree, eulogist. Burial
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On August 5, 1955, a girl was born to Roosevelt Green, Sr. and Carrie Woodard Green in Bay City, Texas, whom they named Mary Elain Green. She united with First Berean Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late R. A. Banks at an early age. She served faithfully as an active member. She grew up in the Cedar Lane community with her siblings, family, friends. She graduated in 1973 from Van Vleck High School in Van Vleck, Texas and continued her education at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, Texas and received an Associate of Applied Science degree. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter Ashley Faye Bryant; brother Roosevelt Green, Jr.; and step-daughter Renee Bryant. She is survived by her husband, William C. Bryant, Sr.; daughter Monalisa Green Bryant; stepson William C. Bryant, Jr.; seven sisters, Verna Green; Dinah Murphy; Evelyn Steptoe (Robert); Brenda Raymond (Frank); Alnia Brown; Flora Goodwin (John); and Katie Sampson (Lee); three brothers, Ervin Green (Gwen); Clarence Green (Cassandre); and Robert Green (Carol); six sisters-in-law, Evelyn Lewis (Leon); Shirley Hills; Linda Davidson; Cora Jesse (Luther); Roxie Bryant; and Mack Rendy Bryant; three brothers-in-law, Jesse Bryant, Sr.; Elder Alvis Bryant (Gloria); Abe Bryant (Penney); Godchildren, Dedrick Murphy; Carrie, Joseph, and Bruce Sampson; step-grandchildren Charika Fulton, Bethany and Donta Bryant; two aunts, Mary W. Wilson and Elizabeth Dickey; four uncles, Samuel Green (Rose); Murry Green, Sr.; Dave Green (Josephine); Spencer Green (Rose); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, November 1, 2005, 1:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Reverend M. L. Griggs, Pastor and Reverend K. W. Bree, officiating. Active Pallbearers: Chester Brown, Jr., Eric Ellis, Ryan Ellis, Clarence "Tray" Green, Walter Hercules, Michael Murphy, Woodrow Murphy Jr. and Robert Spiller Honorary Pallbearers: Class of 1973 Final Resting Place: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas Final arrangements entrusted to Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas
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Funeral services for Christopher Carter, 89 of Texas City formerly of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Pastor Kenneth Bree, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas. He died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Bay Oaks Healthcare Center in Texas City, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing. He is survived by his brothers, Robert Carter (Charlene) and Monroe Carter both of Hitchcock, host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Carter, Rodney Carter, Ulysses Bivens, Jr., Jeffery Spencer, Kevin Spencer and David Spencer. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Johnson, Michael Robinson, Donald Ray Carter, Bahara Sanders, Dwayne Robinson, Jerome Robinson, Raymond Carter, George Spencer and Willie Carter, Jr. Visitation will be Friday, January 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing afterwards. Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com . Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Mae Carter, 68, of Cedar Lake, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998 at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Rev. K. W. Bree, her nephew, officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be Friday until 9 p. m. in the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel, and Saturday from 1 until 2 p. m. at the church. Carter was born in Matagorda County, Saturday, Jan. 18, 1930, to Luberta Woodard Murphy and Benjamin Tone, and died Saturday, Aug. 15 at Vencor Hospital in Pasadena, TX. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she served dutifully as an usher. Carter is survived by five daughters and three sons-in-law, Nettie Lee Bivens and V. L. of Brazoria, Luberta Bell and Raymond of Sweeny, Archiver Carter, Rose Mary Jackson and Alvin all of Cedar Lake, and Marva Powell of Cedar Lane; and two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald Ray Carter and Felecia of Missouri City, and Willie “Peter” Carter, Jr. of Cedar Lake; god-daughter, Sandra Murphy Scott of Houston; 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; one brother, Benjamin Tone, Jr.; two aunts, Mary Wilson of Houston, and Carrie Green of Cedar Lane; a great aunt, Rosie Lee Griggs of Cedar Lane; a sister-in-law, Eliza Wrenn and Rev. Jimmy of Galveston; three brothers-in-law, Christopher Carter of Bay City, Robert Carter and Charlene, and Monroe Carter and Doris all of Hitchcock; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Besides her parents, Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Carter, Sr.; a daughter, Willie Mae Johnson; and a sister, Pearlie Bree. Active pallbearers will be Otis Bell, Jr., Jerry Bernard, Wilbert Hall, Hollis T. Woodard, Clifford Bernard, Thomas Bree, Darryl Monroe, Joseph Wright, and Larry Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Carter, Jr., Donald Ray Carter, Christopher Carter, Robert Carter, Monroe Carter, Raymond Bellm Sr., Ulysses Bivens, Alvin Jackson, George Spencer, and Robert Lee Young. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
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Funeral services for Ronnie Earl Carter, 45, of Cedar Lake, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas, with the Rev. K.W. Bree, eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation and guest book register will be held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Novemer 6, 2015, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City, Texas. He was born in Bay City, Texas, July 17, 1970, and passed away, October 27, 2015, at Brazosport Regional Medical Center in Lake Jackson, Texas. Among his survivors are his father, Lexus Bell, and a host of siblings. Also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a family of many friends, who knew him as ‘Hood.’ He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Mae Carter. Condolences may be sent to the family by fax at (979) 245-1537. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune,
November 4, 2015 |
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Funeral services for William Carter, 70, of Bay City are scheduled for 11 a. m. Saturday at Bethlehem Christian Church of Cedar Lake with the Rev. K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be until 9 p. m. Friday at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel in Bay City. Mr. Carter was born Oct. 22, 1923, in Cedar Lake to George and Nettie Lee Ward Carter and died Feb. 26, 1994, in Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was a resident of the Cedar Lake Community. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Eula Mae Carter of Cedar Lake; six daughters and three sons-in-law, Nettie Lee and U. L. Bivens of Brazoria, Luberta Carter of Sweeny, Willie Mae Johnson of Freeport and Archivera Carter, Marvil and John Powell and Rosa Mary and Alvin Jackson, all of Cedar Lake; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Felicia Ray of Missouri City and Willie Carter Jr. of Cedar Lake; a sister and brother-in-law, the Rev. James and Eliza Wrenn of Galveston; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Christopher Carter of Cedar Lake and Robert and Charlene Carter and Monroe and Doris Carter, all of Hitchcock; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are U. L. Bivens, Alvin Jackson, Jerome Robinson, Elroy Thompson, Robert Ward, James Wright, George Spencer and Emanuel Bree. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Nettie Lee Ward Carter. Honorary pallbearers are his sons, grandsons and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home of Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
March 4, 1994 |
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Graveside services for infant
Willie Mae Carter will be Saturday, December 13, 2008, at
11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas, with
the Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. She died Saturday,
December 6, 2008, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston,
Texas. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Willie
Mae Carter. She is survived by her mother, Sharita Johnican
of Oyster Creek; father, Ronnie Carter of Cedar Lake;
sisters, Wynesha Johnican, Aaliyah Murray, Taurus Murray and
Shamarria; grandparents, Robert and Sandra Alston of Oyster
Creek; great-grandparents, Albert and Ernestine Armstrong of
Georgia; and other relatives. Final arrangements entrusted
to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113. |
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