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OLIVE JEANETTE BALENTINE
Services for Olive Jeanette Balentine, 81, of Gainesville, are set for 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Joe Pool, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.
Mrs. Balentine died March 20, 2001, at the Renissance Care Center.
She was born Oct. 2, 1919, in Floyd, the fourth of nine children born to Hinda (Bumpass) and Haynes Bell Smith. She was a 1939 graduate of Texas State College for Women, what is now Texas Woman's University. At the age of 19, she began her 30-year teaching career in Barnhart.
She left teaching for one year during World War II to work at Consolidated Aircraft Plant in Fort Worth. She also taught school in Gallup, N.M., Hereford and Odessa.
On July 26, 1947, she married John Ed Balentine at the Little Chapel in the Woods on the TWU campus. John Ed and Jeanette Balentine started their married life in Kermit, where she taught school until the birth of their first child. After residing several years in Oklahoma, the Balentines moved to Gainesville in 1959, settling on their farm that would be their home for the rest of their married life.
When their youngest daughter started school, Jeanette resumed teaching, She taught the third grade at Robert E. Lee School for 19 years.
She was a 40-year member of the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, where she served the church in various posts, teaching, etc.
Jeanette was a member and former Regent of the Francis Lightfoot Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a member of the Cooke County Historial Society and the Red River Chapter of TWU Alumni.
Her interests included gardening, history, Bible study and family history. She had a phenomenal memory for the history of her family and authored a book, a collection of stories, called "Net, Fourth From the Top."
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her devoted husband, John Ed Balentine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rita Lou and David Hogan of Waco, and Rebecca Ann and Terry Jones of Hickory Creek; four grandchildren, Amy Alexander and Matt Hogan of Waco and Kristen and Meredith Jones of Hickory Creek; three great-grandchildren, Cody and McKenna Alexander and Kennedy Hogan; one devoted sister and her husband, Bessie and Buddy Dobson of Denton; two brothers, Haynes B. Smith and his wife, Dorothy of Denton, and Joe Smith and his wife, Pat of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; one brother-in-law, Roy Balentine and his wife, Rosemary of Plano; also, many nieces and nephews.
The family will be at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Home Hospice of Cooke County; P.O. Box 936; Gainesville, TX 76241; or to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund; 214 S. Denton St.; Gainesville, TX 76240.
HUBERT ANDREWS
Services for Hubert Andrews, 84, of Gainesville, are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joe Pool of First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Mr. Andrews died April 13, 2001, at Gainesville Memorial Hospital.
He was born Nov. 4, 1916, Gainesville to Harry Clayton and Lucy Tune Andrews.
Mr. Andrews was a member and director of the Red River Bantam Club and was a member of the Rhode Island Red Club of America, where he received a Master Breeder award. He shipped chickens all over the world and showed chickens over the United States. He was a charter member of the Anchor Club of Gainesville and a counselor for Alcoholics Anonymous.
Survivors include brother, Shirley E. Andrews of Denison; sisters, Polly Layne of Houston and Marie Forte of Waco; grandsons, Chet Andrews of Denton and Michael Andrews of Arkansas; great-grandchildren, James Buck Andrews, Pierce Andrews and Amber Andrews Rawls; and great-great-grandchild, Jaden Rawls.
He was preceded in death by his son, Von B. Andrews, on April 13, 1984; his wife, Deloice Andrews on March 18, 1989; brother, Harry Clayton Andrews Jr., and an infant grandson, Von Andrews Jr.
Pallbearers are John Richards, James Richards, Jim Marbary, James Cogburn, Justin Duncan and Steve Schmitz.
The family will be at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
TOM PETHTEL
CALLISBURG -- Services for Tom Pethtel, 63, of Callisburg, are pending with the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Mr. Pethtel died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Gainesville Memorial Hospital.
ESTALENE FRANCES MURDOCH
DENTON -- Services for Estalene Frances Murdoch, 87, of Denton, are set for 2 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist in Tioga with the Rev. Bobby Coffman officiating. Interment will follow at the New Hope Cemetery in the Burns City Community under the direction of the Slay Memorial Funeral Home of Aubrey.
Mr. Murdoch died May 27, 2002, at Denton Community Hospital.
She was born July 14, 1914, in Stockdale. She was retired from Civil Service work at Kelly Field, Air Force Security Service in San Antonio and the General Services Administration in Dallas. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church of Tioga.
Survivors include her husband, H.Q. Murdoch, D.C., of Denton; sons and daughters-in-law, Monte S. and Dani Murdoch of Arlington and James C. and Judy Grounds of Gainesville; son, Jack R. and Patricia Grounds of Sugar Land; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
CHRISTINE MARIE "MILLIE" McKINNEY
MARIETTA, Okla. -- Christine Marie "Millie" McKinney of Marietta, Okla., was born July 23, 1927, in Pipe Creek between San Antonio and Bandera, to Jack and Louise Smith Stockton. She passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in Kindred Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the age of 75 years and 8 days.
A descendant of a Texas pioneer family and proud Apache heritage, Millie spent her childhood in the Texas Hill Country before moving to Yuma, Ariz. There she quickly grew into young adulthood with the desert world spread before her door. As if written by fate, Mrs. McKinney met her future in the closing days of World War II, when she found her young airman from Oklahoma, who brought his young desert rose to the green hills of Southern Oklahoma to be his bride. She married H.W. McKinney Jr. on May 25, 1945, in Ardmore, Okla., and they made their home in Love County for the next 57 years.
Once transplanted, this desert rose flourished as she and H.W. began their life together on their ranch. Soon children blessed this union as they gave birth to eight children, six of whom survive, including Jennifer Fenn, Randy McKinney, Joe McKinney, and Tom McKinney, all of Marietta, Okla., Pam Thompson of Midwest City, Okla., and Carolyn Gates of Tulsa, Okla.; and six spouses of these children. All of Millie's five grandsons, eight granddaughters and 10 great-grandchildren survive here, along with many loved nieces, nephews, and dear friends too numerous to name.
Millie's years on her beloved land were filled with tending crops and herds... the days always full of babies. Her love for nature reflected best in the compassion she felt for her horses and pets. This, along with her dedication to family, made her life a testimony to one well-lived. Truly this desert rose bloomed and will again. She was a member of Marietta's First Baptist Church. Millie was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son and an infant daughter.
Survivors include her husband, H.W. McKinney Jr. of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Janeice McKinney of Marietta, Okla., Joe and Theresa McKinney of Marietta, Okla., and Tom and Barbara McKinney of Marietta, Okla.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Gary Fenn of Marietta, Okla., Pam and Pat Thompson of Midwest City, Okla., and Carolyn and Michael Gates of Tulsa, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many loved nieces, nephews, and dear friends too numerous to name.
Services for Mrs. McKinney are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Marietta, Okla., with the Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta, Okla., under the direction of the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home of Marietta, Okla.
Pallbearers are Rick Brannon, Randy Nelson, Jimmy Evans, Kermit McKinney, Joe Pete Martin, and Johnny Stone.
Honorary pallbearers are Paul Riley, David McComber, Clay Alexander, Donnie Fenn, Dr. Tom O'Connor, Dr. David Nichols, C.J. McKinney and Daniel McKinney.
The family requests donations to the Madill (Okla.) Baptist Girls Home; c/o First Baptist Church; 402 W. Main; Marietta, OK 73448 or Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home; 100 E. Main; Marietta, OK 73448.
JOE WESTON SPENCER
Joe Weston Spencer, 71, spent his life giving glory to the Lord. Mr. Spencer joined Him in Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002. Mr. Spencer's unyielding faith in Jesus throughout his hard-fought battle with cancer inspired many to seek Christ. He was a tool for the Lord, and was truly honored and humbled to be chosen for such a worthy task.
He served the Lord as an ordained Baptist deacon since 1960 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville.
Mr. Spencer enjoyed hunting and golfing with his friends and family. Granddad took pride in his exquisitely manicured lawn and he loved to watch drivers slow down to admire his annual Christmas lights display.
Mr. Spencer was born Feb. 15. 1931, in Custer County near the Western Oklahoma town of Butler. He met his wife Nancy (Edgmon) Spencer while attending business college in Wichita Falls, and the couple wed on Aug. 20, 1951. He served two years in the United States Army, then spent the next 28 years working for White's Auto Stores, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer then opened the Audelia Lawn and Garden Store, which they operated together for 13 years. They retired on June 1, 1997, and moved to their present home in Lake Kiowa.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Spencer of Lake Kiowa; two sons and daughters-in-law, Weston and Connie Spencer of Bryan, and Wayne and Karen Spencer of Carrollton; six brothers, Mindle Spencer of Pine Top, Ariz., Arnold Spencer of Butler, Okla., Thomas Spencer of Concrete, Wash., Glenn L. Spencer of Cave Junction, Ore., Donald Spencer of Aurora, Colo., and Royce Spencer of Huntsville; one sister, Wanda Henderson of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; grandchildren, Jason Spencer of Austin, Cliff Spencer of Houston, Taylor Spencer of Bryan, Matt Spencer of Carrollton, and Katie Spencer of Carrollton; and one great-grandchild, Ty Spencer of Houston.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Gainesville under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home with Pastor J.L. Williams, Pastoral Ministries of First Baptist Church, officiating and assisted by Pastor Mark Denison, minister of First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Crestview Memorial Cemetery in Wichita Falls at 3 p.m.
Pallbearers are Sam Clammer, Floyd Copeland, Don Gilmore, Ed Moody, Frank O'Dell, and Syd Waghorne. Honorary pallbearers are the men of the Young at Heart Sunday School Class of First Baptist.
The family will be at the Clement-Keel Funeral Home from 7 to 8 pm. Thursday.
The family of Joe Spencer would like to thank the Lake Kiowa and Gainesville communities for their love, prayers and support.
SHIRLEY "JEAN" HARRISON
Services for Shirley "Jean" Harrison, 73, of Gainesville, are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Eddie Chennault, pastor of Temple Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Mrs. Harrison died Feb. 3, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Brownfield to Lennie L. and Lizzie Mae Stellman Cope. On Sept. 23, 1955, she married James H. Harrison in Gainesville. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 42 years, with 25 of those years working in Jonesboro, Ark. She was wire chief secretary for many years in Gainesville, concluding her years of service as Toll Board Technician in Jonesboro on Aug. 29, 1992. She was very active in civic works in Jonesboro and in Gainesville. She was president, past president and secretary for Telephone Pioneers of America. She will always be remembered for her generosity to others, and for her desire for better treatment and shelters for animals.
Survivors include her sisters, Allene Hillis and Lou Marshall, both of Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, D.A. and Vera Bloodworth of Henrietta and Kenneth L. and Nova Cope of Sherman; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and three brothers.
Pallbearers are Gary Glenn, Charles Clements, Dennis George, Jim Holt, Wayne Parkhill and Wayne Mitchell.
Honorary pallbearers are Jack Holt, Merle Secrest, Harold McNairn, and Bobby Stiles.
The family will be at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. today.
JOHNNY B. "JIGGS" WADE
THACKERVILLE, Okla. -- Services for Johnny B. "Jiggs" Wade, 74, of Thackerville, Okla., are pending with the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home of Thackerville, Okla.
Mr. Wade died Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Denton Regional Hospital in Denton.
Survivors include his sons, Roy Wade and Dale Eugene Wade.
FRANCES MOORE
Services for Frances Moore, 68, of Gainesville, are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel with Lonnie Dotson of Shady Grove Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Mrs. Moore died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Gainesville.
She was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Bowie to George and Marvel Edes Howard. On June 9, 1956, she married Harvey E. Moore in Bowie. She spent 13 years with Transamerican Insurance Company and 30 years with Tempa's Beauty Salon in Gainesville. She was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey E. Moore; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Don Houston of Callisburg, and Carol and Jack Leverett of Collinsville; grandchildren, Stacie Miller and Derek Stobaugh; brothers, Tommy Howard of Bowie, Freddy Howard of Bowie and Larry Howard of Denton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Mary Deaver.
Pallbearers are Scott Howard, Tommy Howard Jr., Fred Deaver, Ronald Joel Whitson, Billy Kent Russell, Kit Howard, Tyrell Howard, and Joe Tom Clarey.
Honorary pallbearers are Billy Stobaugh, Scott Emerson, Claud Tamplin, LeRoy Case, Layton Kitterman, and Jim King.
The family will be at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. today.
BILL ROBERTS
Bill Roberts, 82, of Gainesville, died June 21, 2003, at Gainesville Memorial Hospital. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville.
EVA JO (McENTIRE) OTTO
MUENSTER -- Mass of Christian burial for Eva Jo (McEntire) Otto, 83, of Muenster is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Church in Muenster with the Rev. John Ohner, O.S.A., officiating. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Muenster, under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster.
Mrs. Otto died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at a nursing facility in Keller.
She was born June 11, 1920, in Muenster to Oscar Noble McEntire and Mary Lillian Benham McEntire. On Dec. 29, 1938, she married Harry J. Otto at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster. She was a hairdresser for about 5 years and worked for Rohmer's Restaurant in Muenster for about 9 years.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Mary Otto of Fort Worth; daughters and son-in-law, Harriet and Harry Scoggins of Muenster and Charlene McGee of Fort Worth; sisters, Ola Lee Marrs of Oklahoma City, sister-in-law, Lou McEntire of Los Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Orville, Archie, Oscar and Elton McEntire; and sister, Faye Shaw.
Pallbearers are Darrell Pagel, Carl Pagel, Curtis Pagel, Lucas Harrell, Mike Blankenship and Luther Edmonds.
Rosary is scheduled for 4 p.m. today at the McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster and the vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
JOSEPHINE SOPHIA ZIEGENFUSS LUTTMER
MADILL, Okla. - Services for Josephine Sophia Ziegenfuss Luttmer, 77, are set for 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Matthews Catholic Church in Elk City, Okla., with Fr. Tim Fuller officiating. Interment will follow at the Holy Family Cemetery in Canute, Okla., under the direction of the Watts Funeral Home of Madill, Okla.
Mrs. Luttmer died Monday, Feb. 20, 2001, at the Madill, Okla., hospital after a sudden illness.
She was born Feb. 13, 1924, at Canute, Okla., to John H. and Frances S. Mann Ziegenfuss. She was reared in Canute, Okla., and later married Albert H. Luttmer on Jan. 20, 1948, in Canute, Okla., in a double wedding ceremony with her sister marrying Albert's brother. She worked as a homemaker and moved into the Madill, Okla., area from Valley View. Josephine was an active member of the Catholic church and the Holy Cross Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband, Albert H. Luttmer of Madill, Okla.; children, Norbert Luttmer of Madill, Okla., Albert Luttmer of Sallisaw, Okla., and Bertha Luttmer of Moore, Okla.; two grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ed Ziegenfuss of Mule Shoe, Agnes Luttmer of Canute, Okla., Anna Clancy of Canute, Okla., Fred Ziegenfuss of Canute, Okla., Loyla Light of Huntsville, Ala., Johanna Lamar of Canute, Okla., and Ambrose Ziegenfuss of Canute, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Henry Ziegenfuss; and sister, Emma Peters.
Casket bearers are James Luttmer, John Luttmer and Robert Luttmer. Honoraries are Robert Luttmer and Ryan Luttmer.
HELEN HOFBAUER
MUENSTER - Services for Helen Hofbauer, 95, of Muenster, are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Church in Muenster with the Rev. Edward Andrews, O.S.A., officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Muenster under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster.
Mrs. Hofbauer died April 15, 2001, at Muenster Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 23, 1905, in Muenster to Michael and Angeline Rohmer Kleiss. On Aug. 27, 1929, she married Clem Hofbauer in Sacred Heart Church in Muenster. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Parish and Saint Anne's Society. She attended Sacred Heart School. She lived her entire life in the Muenster area. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Evelyn Hermes of Gainesville and Irma Fuhrmann of Idabel, Okla.; sons, Denis Hofbauer of Muenster and Dale Hofbauer of Muenster; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and brother, John Kleiss of Muenster.
She was preceded in death by her husband; infant son, Giles; sisters, Rosie Walterscheid, Sister Aloysia Kleiss, O.S.B., and Louise Kleiss; and brothers, Joe and Al Kleiss.
Pallbearers are Jason Hofbauer, Stephen Hofbauer, Gary Hermes, Glen Hermes, Mike Hofbauer and Melvin Fuhrmann. Honorary pallbearer is Timothy Hermes.
Rosary will be at 4 p.m. today, followed by the Vigil at 7 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Chapel in Muenster.
Donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund.
E.N. "NATHAN" HEDGES
WHITESBORO - Services for E.N. "Nathan" Hedges, 85, of Whitesboro, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Whitesboro with the Rev. Harold Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro under the direction of the Huff Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
Mr. Hedges died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman.
He was born Oct. 12, 1915, in Sivells Bend, Cooke County, to Ernest and Mary Greene Hedges. On Oct. 27, 1936, he married Letha Butts in Gordonville. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of the First Baptist Church in Whitesboro, where he served as a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Letha Hedges of Whitesboro; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Freda Hedges of Aubrey, Carroll and Jean Hedges of Whitesboro, the Rev. Jimmy and Sue Hedges of Lufkin, and Billy and Sammie Hedges of Whitesboro; brothers and sister-in-law, David Hedges of Whitesboro and R.R. "Chick" and Waldene Hedges of Mt. Pleasant; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Glen Livermore of Espanola, N.M., Jo Ann and John Cantrell of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Sons and grandsons will be pallbearers.
The family will be at the Huff Funeral Home in Whitesboro from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation.
LUCILLE SILER Parker JULIAN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Graveside service for Lucille Siler Parker Julian, 87, of Huntington Beach, Calif., formerly of Gainesville, is set for 10 a.m. Monday at New Rest Haven Cemetery with Pastor Mark Denison of First Baptist Church in Gainesville officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Mrs. Julian died Oct. 9, 2001, in California.
She was born Feb. 28, 1914, in Cleveland County, Okla., to Wilmer and Eva Siler. Her first huband, Joseph P. Parker died in 1961. In 1964, she married John Julian in Richardson. Lucille was proud that her family hailed back to the Great Oklahoma Land Rush and were charter members of the Antioch Christian Church in Cleveland County. She attended Business College in Oklahoma City and moved to Cooke County, where she worked for the Standard Insurance Company in Gainesville. She was an active member of First Baptist Church before moving to Richardson in 1964. She was a member of the Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Her family and many friends will remember Lucille's endless energy, her determination and her devotion to friends and neighbors. She was from a time and place where people helped their neighbors, lived their religion and took care of business. She served as an example for us all.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Parker of Huntington Beach, Calif.; grandsons, Chet Parker of Tustin, Calif., and Joe Parker of Dallas; and great-grandson, Ian Lee Parker.
In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters.
MILDRED LOUISE FOX
GORDONVILLE -- Services for Mildred Louise Fox, 85, of Gordonville, are pending with the Huff Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
Mrs. Fox died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at her residence.
OLETA POLLARD
WHITESBORO -- Services for Oleta Pollard, 75, of Whitesboro, are set for 2 p.m. today at the Huff Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro under the direction of the Huff Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
Mrs. Pollard died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Whitesboro Nursing Home.
She was born July 26, 1926, in Whitehouse to James Pruett and Amy Weldon Pruett. On June 3, 1945, she married Alvin Lee Pollard in Tyler. She was a former Texas Instruments employee and Whitesboro ISD employee. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Dee and Barrie Fearn of Victoria, British Columbia; daughter-in-law, Lora Pollard of Sadler; brother, Travis Pruett of Tyler; sisters, Mable McCaslin of Tyler, Juanita Dugger of Flint, and Marie Fowler of Tyler; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Clifford Pruett; and son, Charles Pollard in 1999.
ANNABEL McCABE
Services for Annabel McCabe, 88, of Gainesville, are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Church of Christ with David Gray, minister of Hillcrest Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Mrs. McCabe died Aug. 2, 2002, at Gainesville Convalescent Center.
She was born Feb. 15, 1913, in York, Neb., to James Polk and Adele McNutt Stafford. On March 14, 1931, she married Harvey McCabe in Tulsa, Okla. She had been a resident of Gainesville since 1954, moving here with her family with his transfer by the former Sinclair Oil & Gas company. She was employed as secretary to the business manager at the Gainesville State School for a number of years and then worked as a secretary for the Soroptimist Friendship House for several years. She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter, Janice Lillard of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, James and Adena McCabe of Fairfield; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Elaine Baird of Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey McCabe on April 27, 1993.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The family will be at the funeral home from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
