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MARY ARMENTA "MOLLIE" LEWIS STOKES
Mary Armenta “Mollie” Lewis Stokes, 89, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and inspirational friend to many, passed away peacefully on the 17th day of March, 2003, at Garden Terrace, in Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Stokes was a resident of West Columbia, Texas from 1955 to 2000. She moved to Houston in 2000, to be by her family.
Mollie was born on April 28, 1913, in Chinquapin, Texas. Her father, George A Lewis, was born in 1868 and Mother, Laura Henretta Loggins Lewis, was born in 1875. Mollie had eight brothers and two sisters. She was a 4th generation Texan, and was particularly proud of being a descendant of Pocahontas and Jim Bowie.
On May 12, 1937, she married the love of her life, Clyde Alston Stokes. The couple had one son, Robert C. Stokes. The couple lived in California and Nevada from 1937 to 1952, until they moved back home to Chinquapin, Texas. After the death of her husband, she moved to West Columbia, Texas to live next to her sister, Lillian Ealy, whom Mollie loved dearly.
Mollie graduated from Stephen F. Austin University and taught the third (3rd) grade in West Columbia, Texas, from 1955 through 1974. She was very proud of teaching and loved every one of her students. To love and to be loved by her students was one of her greatest joys. After she retired, she became the Worlds Best Grandmother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Grandnu.”
Mollie loved nature. She appreciated all of God’s creations. The birds, beautiful flowers and especially the “old pecan tree” at the old home place. Mollie never complained and was always cheerful. She always had something humorous to say and a joke to tell. She had a smile, hug and words of encouragement for all. Her loving spirit continued to be her gift to everyone she met, until the very end.
Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her husband, in 1955.
She is survived by her sister, Lillian Ealy of Tomball; her son, Robert C. Stokes and daughter-in-law, Donna Faust Stokes of Houston; granddaughter, Jennifer Anne Stokes Young and her husband, Jerry McFadden Young of Houston; grandson, Robert C. Stokes, Jr. of San Francisco, California; her great-grandchildren, Victoria Anne Young and Grace McFadden Young of Houston; and her namesake niece, Molly Frances Lovett of Tomball.
The essence of her life was found in her Bible. It reflected her favorite Bible verse, II Timothy 4:7, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Her favorite poem was “Should You Go First” by Albert Kennedy Roswell. In her life story that she never completed, she wrote, “without our past, we would not have our present, and there would be no future.”
The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to Wilma Tielke, Rosemary Sanchez, Yolanda Martinez, Evelyn Freund, and all of the staff at Garden Terrace in Houston, Texas, for the love and care given to Mollie over the final ten years of her life.
Those wishing to pay their last respects to Mrs. Stokes, and visit with the family, may do so from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2003, at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Interment will be in the Chinquapin Cemetery, Chinquapin, Texas.
Arrangements by Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. 1-800-487-2311.
OPAL M. BOX
Opal Marene Box, 89, formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born in Maud, Oklahoma, September 29, 1913, and departed this earthly world on Sunday, March 16, 2003.
She graduated from old Classen high School in Oklahoma City and was a homemaker.
Our Grammy was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh G. “Slats” Box; her parents, Mary Elizabeth and Henry Harrison Tarter; step-son, Wiley D. Box; and granddaughter, Linda Jean Rogers.
She is survived by her children and their families: daughters, Betty Lou Baskerville and Helen Rogers of Oklahoma City; son, Kenneth H. Box and wife Donna of Lake Jackson; seven grandchildren and their families, Brad Jenckes, Sherry Deubler, David Luce, Emily Sloan, Kathy Rogers Finn, Richard Box and Sarah Box; and ten great-grandchildren. Numerous dear nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive her.
Many thanks to the friends and caretakers, including Debby Miller and the staff at Sweeny House, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Compassionate Callers, Nancy Witt, R.N., Leslie Lacombe and Felicia Manning, who made Grammy’s last years here more comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Lake Jackson, Texas.
Memorial services are pending.
GILBERT LEE BENSON
Gilbert Lee Benson, 84, of Clute, Texas, passed away Monday, March 17, 2003, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Graveside funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2003, at Restwood Cemetery in Clute, Texas, with Rev. Mark Cox of First Baptist Church of Clute officiating.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Clute, Texas.
military Honors will follow the funeral service.
Gilbert was a member of Clute First Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, retired operator for Dow Chemical, after 34 years of dedicated service and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jewel Benson of Clute; son, W.C. McQueen of Clute; three grandchildren, Brian Bishop, Jeffrey McQueen and Timothy McQueen; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Pierce Bishop.
Arrangements by Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Clute, Texas.
SEAN LUSKO
Funeral services for Sean Lusko, 25, are pending with Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Clute, Texas.
He passed away Monday, March 17, 2003, at his residence.
EMILY GARRISON
Funeral services for Emily Garrison, 22, of Brazoria, Texas, are pending with Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Clute, Texas.
She passed away Monday, March 17, 2003, at her residence.
EMILY JANE GARRISON
Emily Jane Garrison, born May 8, 1980, in Borger, Texas, died Monday, March 17, 2003, in Brazoria, Texas at the age of 22 years.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2003, at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas, with Pastor Lee Bryant of Grace Community Fellowship of Clute, Texas officiating.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2003, at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas.
She is survived by her daughter, Adriana Dominique Williams of Brazoria; parents, Teresa Garrison of Churchill, and Mark Garrison & wife Michelle of Angleton; sister, Jeannie Garrison of Brazoria; brother, Levi Garrison of Brazoria; grandparents, Fred & Flordene Morris of Umbarger and Joyce Garrison of Borger; and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Emily was a resident of Brazoria County since 1995 and a 1998 graduate of Brazoswood High School. She was employed by Texas Dow Employee’s Credit Union.
Pallbearers will be Levi Garrison, Louis Coronado, Kurt Karst, Tom Ronayne, Rennie Kennedy and Gary White.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Adrianna Williams Education Fund, Account #2014943, established at Texas Dow Employee’s Credit Union in Lake Jackson, 1001 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566.
Emily will be remembered as a devoted mother to Dree. She was a dedicated employee at the credit Union. She will always be greatly loved and missed by her family and friends.
Arrangements by Lake-wood Funeral Chapel, 98 North Dixie Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas. 979-297-6464.
ANNA MAE PEARSON
Anna Mae Pearson, 78, of New Caney, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2003, at The First Assembly of God Church in New Caney, Texas, with interment following at 12:00 noon, the Beason-Pearson Cemetery, Cut-N-Shoot, Texas.
She was preceded in death, in 1999, by her husband, Charlie Pearson.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Pearson & wife Nicole, Robert Pearson & wife Linda Janet; daughter, Linda Overstreet & husband Buddy; brother, Bob Evans & wife Buddie; two sisters, Pat Little and Ella Hoffman & husband John.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Rose-wood Funeral Home in Humble, Texas (281) 441-2171.
FRANCES MERECE "RECE" DITTEMORE
Frances Merece “Rece” Dittemore, of Rosharon, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2003, at Oak Park Funeral Home in Alvin, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2003, at The First Assembly of God Church in Alvin, Texas.
Arrangements by Oak Park Funeral Home, 300 Oak Park Drive, Alvin, Texas 77511. 281-331-8217.
GEORGE "POPS" CHESTER WILLIAMS, SR.
Funeral services for George “Pops” Chester Williams, Sr., 96, of Rosharon, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, CR 42, Rosharon, Texas, with the Rev. A.D. Jones Jr. officiating.
Burial will be at Paradise South in Pearland, Texas.
He died Friday, March 14, 2003, at Cypress Woods Care Center in Angleton, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2003, at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel. A wake service will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2003, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Rosharon, Texas.
He served as Past President of the Usher Board at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Williams of Rosharon; three sons, George Williams, Jr. (Jamie), Larry Williams and Kenneth Williams, all of Rosharon; two daughters, Doris Jones (Bobby) and Ida Randall (Jerry), all of Rosharon; one sister, Lottie Davis of Rosharon; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Earnest Williams, Clyde Williams, Tyrone Williams, John Carl Davis, Nana Lee Randall and Mark Harding.
Honorary pallbearers will be George C. Williams, Jr., Larry Williams, Kenneth Williams, Jerry Randall, Sr., Jerry Randall, Jr., Bobby Jones and Kevin Brown.
Final arrangements by Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria, Texas.
SEAN LUSKO
Sean Lusko, born 3-28-1977, devoted husband and father, was welcomed Home to Glory on 03-17-2003.
A young man, whose spirit knew no bounds, whose love knew no limits, and whose smile made the sun shine. A son, husband, a father, an artist, a friend, a comedian, Sean was all this and more.
On 03-17-2003, the world became an emptier place when Sean passed from his Earthly shell to become part of The Eternal Spirit.
He was loved by many and will be missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2003, at The First Assembly of God in Brazoria, Texas, with the Rev. Dale Frankum officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral service, and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2003, at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Sean is survived by his wife, Tocara Lusko of West Columbia; his children, Isaiah and Austin, who were his pride and joy; his mother & step-father, David & Beverly Higginbotham of Angleton; his father, Steve Lusko of Georgetown; step-brother, Carl Higginbotham of Austin; two step-sisters, Virginia Higginbotham of Austin and Amber Lusko of Georgetown; grandparents, Kenneith C & Texie C Nichols of Texas City; grandmother, Lois Lusko of Abilene; good friend, Art Myrick of Simonton; and by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other close friends.
Pallbearers will be Brian Anderson, Steve Moore, Fabian Salazar, Juan Tobar and Randy Henson.
Funeral services by Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas.
