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Carroll Byron Cairnes, Jr., was borrn August 5, 1956, on Tachikawa Air Force Base, Japan and he passed away on January 1, 2016 in Palacios.
Carroll was a member of First Baptist Church, Palacios. He had certificates in Lock Smithing and Gemology, graduated from Ocean Corporation and was qualified to go to the bottom of the ocean in the bell. He was a veteran of Special Forces where he earned The Army Achievement Medal plus nine other awards and commendations. Carroll worked 14 years in Health Physics at South Texas Nuclear Project, was a pecan tree farmer and hunting guide. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge on a broad spectrum.
Carroll was very special to his family. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jean Ann and Sammy Davidson, father and stepmother, Carroll, Sr. and Judy Cairnes; sisters Robin Cervenka and Elizabeth (Craig) Alford; brothers Russell Cervenka, Gary Wayne (Janet) Davidson and Kyle Cairnes; nieces Audrey Davidson, Maxine and Eva Alford; nephews Chase Cervenka, Blake Davidson, Jordan Cairnes, Cade and Reese Alford; great-niece Emmie Cervenka; many friends, including PHS Class of ’74, which held a memoriam to celebrate the “Professor’s” life.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Ed Newby and Miriam Falks, paternal grandparents John Carroll and Mildred Cairnes, all of Palacios.
Memorials may be sent to Palacios Pet Pals. Remarks or
condolences at
zam750@hotmail.com. Palacios Beacon, February 3, 2016
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Victor Lee Cannon, passed away Peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on November 9, 2015. Victor was born on October 9, 1952, to Dr. and Mrs. Joe Cannon. He is survived by his wife, Pam Grover Cannon; and children, Shiloh Blackburn, Michael Blackburn, Joseph Cannon, Christina Mereness, Erin King and Audrey Rose; his siblings; 13 grandchildren; and a host of friends. A formal obituary to follow at a later date.
Bay City Tribune,
November 11, 2015 |
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Howard Lonnie Carroll Sr. Funeral services have been set for Howard Lonnie Carroll Sr., 63, who died Sunday in the Houston VA Hospital, for 10:00 AM Wednesday in the Taylor Bros. Chapel, with the Rev. W. D. Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedarvale Cemetery, under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with Gary Steele, Shirley Brown, Keefer Davis, B. G. Sandusky, E. S. Graham, and E. J. Anderson serving as pallbearers. Carroll, born February 8, 1918, in New Braunfels, is survived by: one son, Skipper Carroll of Bay City; a daughter, Barbara Thornton of Brazoria; his mother, Mrs. Hettie Carroll of Bay City; a sister, Frances Norwood of Hampshire, and a brother Nelson Carroll of Houston; and five grandchildren.
The Daily Tribune,
February 2,
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Howard Eugene Cartwright, 79, of Wadsworth peacefully passed away December 27, 2015 while surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1936 in Old Gulf, Texas to the late Greenberry Savage Cartwright and Blanche Myrtle Ingham Cartwright. He worked as a Tugboat Captain for 39 years and later enjoyed working his cattle and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by daughter Susan Elaine Cartwright, sisters Mary Toups and Juanita Bell, brothers Mac Cartwright and Homer Cartwright, and grandchildren Dakota Cartwright and Rachel Ruiz. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Patsy Ruth Armstrong Cartwright; daughters Debra Lopez and Donna Burns; son Howard “Son” Cartwright, Jr.; brothers Robbie Cartwright, Charles Cartwright and Travis Cartwright; 9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Word of Life Church in Wadsworth with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in his name to Texas Children’s Hospital, Office of Development, P.O. Box 300630, Suite 5214, Houston, TX 77230-0630 (For questions, call 832-824-6806.) taylorbros.net Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck Patsy A. Cartwright
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Rutilio Jose Castellanos, 82, of Cuero, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born June 4, 1933 in Mexico to the late Pablo Castellanos and Zeferina Dominguez. Jose enjoyed music. He loved playing his guitar and singing. Jose was a doting grandfather. Jose is survived by his brothers and sisters, Agustin, Maceria, Juana, Guillermine, Dominga, Fancisco, Aleja; wife Maria Ines Najera; children Jose Albertio, Gaspar, Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors 4-8pm Thursday, January 28 with a 6:00pm Rosary at the funeral home. Funeral mass will be 10:00am Friday, January 29, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. |
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Terry Sue (Thornton) Cheroff, of Palacios, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2016. Terry was born on February 13, 1952, in Little Rock Arkansas, to Bill and Mildred Thornton, of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Terri was preceded in her death by her father, Bill Thornton. She is survived by her son, Zachary Cheroff; mother, Mildred (Beaver) Thornton; sister, Norma (Thornton) Rios; brothers, Chuck and Curtis Thornton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The memorial service will be held at Palacios Church of Christ on February 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. The memorial will be led by Paul Purswell, a close and devoted friend. Donations and flowers can be sent to, Palacios Church of Christ, 516 Rorem, Palacios, Texas 77465.
Bay City Tribune,
February 17, 2016 |
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Ada Ruth Cole, 80, of Bay City passed away Sunday, January 10th, 2016. She was born January 15, 1935 in Tulare, California, to the late William Ariel and Emma Mae Bell West. Ada married the love of her life Rosser Moody Cole, and they spent many wonderful years together. She is survived by her husband, Rosser Cole; daughters, Mona Davenport of Hallettsville and Janie Flemming and husband, Richard, of Bay City; Mr. Cole’s sons, David, Allen, and Raymond of Bay City and Roy of Houston; sister, Mary Lou Gieser of Luling; four grandchildren, Amy Amsden and Jess Davenport of Hallettsville, Courtney DeWitt of Montgomery, and Chance Cartwright of Round Rock; nine great-grandchildren, Preston, Ella, Jack and Wade Amsden of Hallettsville, Emma, Juliet, and Jake Davenport of Hallettsville, River and Rosser DeWitt of Montgomery, and Rayne Cartwright due in April; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews that she thought of as her own. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 5 to 7 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday, January 14, 2016, 11:00 AM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Pardue officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers include Jess Davenport, Chance Cartwright, Brian Amsden, Urban Seay, Roy Cole and Keith Cole. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Flemming, Dean Kubecka, Clint Cole, Casey Dewitt and her great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hallettsville Independent School District Education Foundation or For the Love of Animals, Matagorda County. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Claude was born in Kerens, Navarro County, Texas on March 04, 1930, the youngest of six children, to Claude G. Collins, Sr. and Fannie Ella Burns Collins and he went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Matagorda Regional Medical Center in Bay City, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Claude proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He returned to Palacios and worked at Alcoa Aluminum Company in Point Comfort for 44 years until his retirement in 1994. Claude and Dorothy are members of the Church of God of Prophecy in Palacios.
Claude loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. He loved to go fishing and spent many hours on the Tres Palacios River teaching his girls to swim and water ski in the boat he built, on skis he made. Claude also loved to play his guitar and sing. He always had a captive audience, playing music for his girls and the neighborhood kids, The Beecher Street gang. I can only imagine the audience he has now singing with the Angels in the House of the Lord. There was never a kinder more gentle man.
Claude leaves the love of his life, his wife of 64 years, Dorothy (Cooper) Collins and daughters, Sandra and husband Scott Haag, Laura and husband Joseph Aoughsten and Patty and husband Ronny Shafer. Seven granddaughters, Tanya and husband Isaac Almeida, Stephanie and husband Louis Bodie, Kathleen Haag, Sarah Haag, Chelsie and husband Brent Myklebust, Michelle and husband T.J. Bartlett and Taylor Aoughsten. Two great granddaughters Morgan Almeida and Brenna Bodie. Claude was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Docia Jane Collins, Mattie Boultinghouse, Wesley Collins, Emma Walker and Claudine Collins.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. Palacios Beacon, November 25, 2015
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Dalia Guerrero Constancio, 51, of Blessing, passed away Saturday November 28, 2015. She was born October 1, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to Ramiro Galvan and Lydia Longoria Guerrero. Dalia was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her husband Rolando Robles Constancio; father Ramiro Guerrero; daughter Andrea Guerrero Constancio; sons Roland Guerrero Constancio and Ray Guerrero Constancio and sister Diana Guerrero Olvera, all of Blessing, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, December 1 at the funeral home. Services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are Manuel Olvera, Jr., Daniel Olvera, Juan Aria, Alan Mondrik, Henry Garcia and Tony Martinez. |
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Frank I. Cooke, 86, of Baytown, TX, was born February 21, 1929, in Fort Worth, TX, and passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and the University of Texas College of Pharmacy. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, where he served as a pharmacist and retired from Scarborough’s Drug Store, in old Baytown. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #1192. He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Cooke; mother, Elva White; brother, J. E. Cooke; and sisters, Novell Baker and Marlene Wright He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Sandy Sullivan of Baytown; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, January 8, 2016, at 2 p.m., at South Park Memorial Park in Pearland, TX, with the Rev. Bill Yowell officiating. To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
Bay City Tribune,
January 10, 2015 |
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Connie King Cooper, 57, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2016. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with funeral services at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016, at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 14820 Forest Branch Dr., Houston, Texas 77082, (281-531-5683). Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas 77077.
Bay City Tribune, January 20,
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Tom Cornelius of Midfield died Friday, Feb. 28 and services were held Sunday at the Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo. Interment was in the Hawley Cemetery.
Palacios Beacon,
March 19, 1964 |
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September 18, 1964 - December 22, 2015
Juan “Johnny” Cortez, Jr., 51, of Van Vleck, TX, passed away December 22, 2015.
He was born September 18, 1964, in Bay City, TX, to Juan Cortez Sr. and Eliza Martinez Cortez.
He owned and operated Cortez Concrete and took a great deal of pride in his work. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Celeste Garza Cortez; parents, Juan and Eliza Cortez Sr.; daughter, Celena Eliza Cortez; sons, Juan Cortez III “John” and Joshua Eric Cortez; sisters, Melinda Cortez and Felicia Luna; brothers, Fermin Cortez and Martin Cortez; and grandson, Ayden Izayah Cortez.
Visitation began at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
A rosary was be recited at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass followed at 2 p.m., with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating.
Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX.
Pallbearers were Jerry Reed, Sonny Ware, Roger Ramirez, Jarred Fehmel, Lee Ortiz and Ray Perez.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www. taylorbros.net.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, December 27, 2015
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Robert Cortinas, 53, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away October 4, 2015. He was born January 8, 1962, in Bay City, Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Silvia Cervantes. Survivors include his wife, Christine Cortinas; mother, Enedina “Diane” Bernal (Heraclio) of Bay City; father, Benito Cortinas Jr. (Lecha) of Bay City; daughter, Kacie Cortinas (Darrell) of Houston; sons, Robert (Harrison) Cortinas (Sabrina) of Lake Jackson, Jared (Harrison) Cortinas (Meredith) of Angleton, Elvis Cortinas (Samantha) of Bay City and Tony Alvarado of Waco; sisters, Hilda Mireles (Roy) of Bay City, Mary Diaz (Elias) of Houston, Nancy Saucedo (Mike) of San Antonio and Petra Cortinas of Bay City; brothers, Ricardo Cortinas Sr. of Sugar Valley, Rene Cortinas (Irene) of Angleton, Ruben Cortinas (Beatrice) of Richmond, Rudy Cortinas (Cecilia) of Bay City and Tomas “Tommy” Cortinas (Teresa) of Houston; grandchildren, Ariyan Alvarado of Waco, Rayden (Harrison) Cortinas and Raylee (Harrison) Cortinas of Lake Jackson, Destinee Swearingen of Houston, Nolan (Harrison) Cortinas of Angleton and expecting, Dallas Cortinas. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2015, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Bay City, Texas, with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Elvis Cortinas, Jesse Mendieta Sr., Leonard Fernandez Jr., Rolando Cervantes, Arthur Cervantez and Leo Silva Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rene Cortinas, Ricardo Cortinas, Ruben Cortinas, Rudy Cortinas, Richard Cervantez, Mike Cervantez and Tommy Cortinas. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, October 7, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Della Helen Cowart, 93, of Bay City, TX, passed away January 27, 2016. She was born August 11, 1922, in Weimer, TX, to the late Cyril Sassin and Annie Dobecka Sassin. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Miles Cowart; and grandson, Robert Proctor. Survivors include daughter, Beatrice Ann Proctor of Inez, TX; sons, Arland Clint Cowart and wife Jane of Beeville, TX, and Ron Cowart and wife Sandra of Bay City; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Palacios Cemetery with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Sassin, Allan Sassin, Ronnie Sassin, Ronald Cowart Jr., Michael Proctor and Thomas Proctor. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City TX. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, January 31,
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Doris Anne Bickham (Joe) Cowart, was born on February 13, 1933, in Bay City, Texas, to parents Bryan and Anne Bickham. She passed away peacefully on August 30, 2015, at home with Tim and Aimee Cowart, in Tow, Texas. Doris, who many knew as “Joe”, was a 1950 graduate of Bay City High School. After attending business school, she worked as an employee of the City of Houston for 17 years, including more than four years as the personal assistant and secretary to Mayor Louie Welch. In Houston, Doris met her sweetheart, Robert Thomas (Bob) Cowart, who she married on September 28, 1957. After moving to Tow, she worked as a real estate broker and was the owner of Cowart Store and Realty. A lifelong Methodist, Joe was a member of the Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church in Llano. Joe was known for her quick wit, sunny disposition, and love of others. Her keen sense of humor was renowned among those who came in contact with her. She spent untold hours serving her community in support of the Tow Volunteer Fire Department, the Ladies Auxiliary, and as a certified Ombudsman at Care Inn of Llano. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Cowart; her parents, Bryan and Anne Bickham; twin brothers, Clifford Bickham and Robert Bickham; and sister, Jean Bickham Kemp. She is survived by her brother, Lane Bickham of New Braunfels; her sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Jim Heslip of Canyon Lake; as well as numerous extended family members and beloved friends. The Bickham and Cowart families extend their gratitude to the staff of Llano Nursing and Rehabilitation for their loving care. Graveside Memorial Services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the Tow Cemetery. Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc., Llano, Texas. E-mail condolences may be sent to whhfuneral1@verizon.net.
Bay City Tribune,
September 6, 2015 |
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Morris James Crabtree, 75, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, at Sweeny Hospital in Sweeny, Texas. He was born March 2, 1940, in Newlan, Texas, to Otho and Mamie Whitten Crabtree. Morris was known to his family and friends as “Cowboy”. He was a country boy with a strong work ethic. He considered work a privilege. Cowboy was a true family man that respected his parents, adored his children and grandchildren, had a close bond with his siblings, and loved his nieces and nephews. He was so proud of all his family and was a loyal friend to many. He was in his element, working and enjoying ranch life with his partner and love, Bell. He had a dry humor and a big heart…always willing to give a hand and help those in need. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas, with Brother Kenny James and Pastor Rick DuBroc officiating. Burial will follow at Brazoria Cemetery, Brazoria, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Baker Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Hebel, Trey Lucas, Bill Kubecka, Bill Kirkpatrick, Ronnie Kubecka and G.W. Franzen. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Riley and Ross Crabtree, Dan Guerra, John Isaacs, Billy Mayfield and the Shoppas Farm Supply Family. He is survived by son, Damon Crabtree and wife Lesli of Shallowater, Texas; daughter, Carmen Guerra and husband Dan of Lake City, Forida; special friend and partner Bell Jowell of Brazoria; grandchildren, Riley and Ross Crabtree, and Taylor and Carissa Hicks; brothers, Clifford Crabtree and wife Jimmy of Muleshoe; along with Ronnie Crabtree and wife Cathy of San Antonio; sisters, Joyce Shoup and husband Johnny of Oklahoma; Mary Taylor and husband Jim of San Antonio and Shalon Tillotson of Amarillo; along with many nieces, nephews, the entire Turk family, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Crabtree; and sister, Margie Cooper. Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas, 634 S. Columbia Dr. 77486. (979) 345-3232. Online condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook at www.bakerfuneralhome.net
Bay City Tribune, February 10, 2016 |
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James David Craft, 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away October 12, 2015. He was born April 18, 1933, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Frank D. and Margaret Mearns Craft. He was a graduate of Austin College and owned an accounting firm for several years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bay City. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank S. Craft; and a sister, Betty Ann Daniels. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Craft; daughter, Holly Craft; sisters-in-law, Eileen Craft and Dora Briscoe; brother-in-law, Ned Daniels; and numerous nieces and nephews, and many loving friends.
Bay City Tribune,
October 25, 2015 |
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Funeral services for Doris Griggs Crenshaw, 42, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2016, at Duncan Roberts-Funeral Home Chapel, Bay City, Texas. Arrangements by Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197. Bay City Tribune, December 30, 2015
Doris Elaine Griggs Crenshaw Doris Elaine Griggs Crenshaw, the daughter of the late Rev. Kenneth James Griggs and Patricia Ann Flagg, was born in Bay City, TX, on July 14, 1973. She has five siblings and two step brothers. She was reared in the church by her grandmother, father and step mother, Seretha Faye Griggs and shared her upbringing with relatives and many friends. She attended public school in the community of her birth and received her General Education of Development. She was a certified nurses aide for twenty years and received her safety license for safety man-woman and also her braiding license. She rededicated her life to God and was baptized in twenty fifteen. She also worked in the plant in the Houston area and also traveled out of town working shut downs. Sister Crenshaw's transition from life to eternity came on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in Houston, TX. Being confident in the scripture from John 17:4 which says "I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. She was his child, He walked with her and talked with her. And she touched a lot of lives here on earth. She leaves to cherish her precious memories a loving devoted husband, Darryl Lee Monroe Sr. of Cedar Lane, TX.; two sons, Kowin Crenshaw and Jakendric Crenshaw of Bay City, TX and one daughter, Royale Crenshaw of Houston, TX; Four Sisters, Tonika Batties, Jessica Griggs, Kara Griggs of Bay City, and Jane Kenique Griggs of Houston, TX.; Three brothers, Paul Batties of Bay City, Randolph Brown of Richmond-Rosenberg and Lorenzo Brown of Dallas, TX.; One grandson, Kowin Rashad Jr. She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends and a beautiful family at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
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