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Mary Petrucha Blair passed away on March 14, 2021 at
the age of 106. She was born June 28, 1914 in Wadsworth, Tx. [buried Holy Cross Cemetery, El Campo]
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Mary Lee Smith Miller, 104, was born on August 22,
1910, in Markham, Texas to Ina and Dave Smith and passed away on May 21,
2015, at Holly Hall in Houston, Texas. Mary Lee is survived by her
daughter, Ina Kathryn Miller of Houston, her brother, David L. Smith of
Pearland and nieces Martha Singleton, Susan Lenamon, and Leah Bateman.
She is also survived by "adopted" grandchildren Clay Robertson, Amy
Killian, Polly Draper and Laura Onizuka. She was predeceased by her
husband of 55 years Jack N. Miller, her brother Clarence Smith, sister
Joyce Smith Miller, nephew Berry Miller III and niece Mary Helen Miller
all of Pearland.
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Hazel Houston Montgomery was born February 3, 1919, to Terrel B. and Earbell Josephine Hawkins Houston. She grew up in Houston as an only child and married William Robert Montgomery June 3, 1943. Hazel died February 20, 2021, at the age of 102 and went to join her Lord Jesus Christ and her beloved Robert. A celebration of her life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Palacios, TX, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, with Rev. Chuck Kimball officiating. Burial will be in Houston at Forest Park Lawndale on Thursday, March 4th, at 3:00p.m. Hazel was recognized by the American Rosie the Riveter Association for her distinguished service as a working woman of World War II. Because Robert and Hazel loved fishing and the community, they retired to Palacios in 1980 and built their home on Tres Palacios Bay. They were active members of FPC and the community. Hazel and Robert were happily married for 60 years and were sad they had no children. Hazel had a great sense of humor, a quick wit, and a caring nature which endeared her to so many. She was a very talented artist, leaving numerous memorable paintings, including one of the Palacios Pavilion and a Noah’s Ark with all its critters painted across the nursery wall at First Presbyterian Church. She continued to be a loved member of First Presbyterian for over forty years. When Hazel could no longer attend church in person, she used her computer to host an email prayer ministry, keeping the congregation and friends up to date on concerns and, of course, sending funny items even through age 101! Hazel was very independent and did pretty much whatever she decided she would do, even with her limitations later in life. With a big smile on her face, she shared that, at age 98, she secretly took herself for a short drive in the car--just because she could. Hazel’s generosity was abundant as she made donations over the years from the Montgomery Family Trust to many non-profit organizations in the local community and elsewhere. The recent Rainbowland Day Care building and the new Palacios Medical Clinic are examples of Palacios projects blessed by support from the Montgomery Family Trust. To honor her husband Robert, Hazel established an ongoing scholarship to benefit future engineering students at the University of Houston, Robert’s alma mater. Hazel quietly touched the lives of individuals and families by giving funds that helped in difficult circumstances. The legacy that Robert and Hazel built though their Trust will continue to have a positive effect for many years to come. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband Robert. She is survived by cousins Henry Hawkins, Judy Englehardt and Ronald Hawkins. She will also be greatly missed by her faithful cat, Cougar. Among Hazel’s cherished friends were her caregivers Frances and Carl Bock, Colleen Claybourn, Carol Garcia and Margie Johnson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to First Presbyterian Church, Palacios; the Palacios Community Medical Center, Rainbowland Childcare Center or a charity of your choice.
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Mamie Marie Pennington, 101 of Santa Fe, Texas went to be her Lord Jesus Christ on July 5, 2012. Mamie was preceded in death by her grandson Ted Pennington III, Brother Jimmy Murray & his wife Norene, Sister Jessie Fife. Mamie is survived by her son Ted Pennington Jr. and wife Christine; Two nieces Margaret Bonneau, Mary Beth Franks; nephew Jim Bob Murry; Grandson Christopher Pennington & wife Erin; Two Great Grandchildren Madison and Cooper.
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Virginia Ellen Thurber, 102, of Bay City, TX, passed away January 31, 2019. She was born January 12, 1917 in Independence, Kansas to Leonard and Lula Hall Sexton. Virginia grew up in Independence Kansas during the great depression of the late 20's and 30's. After attending public school she became a beautician and completed one year of business school. When World War II came along in 1942 she received a civil service rating while working at the Holabird ammunition plant in Baltimore, Maryland. After the war, she opened up a beauty solon in Neodesha, Kansas and ran it till she and the family moved to Old Ocean, Texas in 1947. After moving to Old Ocean she began a career with the post office and worked there until she retired in 1980. After retirement she volunteered as a Pink Lady at Sweeny Community Hospital. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; husband William W. Thurber; daughter Hope Collier, and son Jack L. Thurber. She is survived by daughter Ann Tatsch and husband Rodney of Helotes, TX; son William L. Thurber and wife Kathy of Sugar Valley, TX; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00pm Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow visitation at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny, Texas. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
February 6, 2019 |
Copyright 2011 -
Present by Carol Sue Gibbs |
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Created Oct. 9, 2011 |
Updated Oct. 13, 2012 |