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E.L. “LLOYD" LINDSEY
E.L. “Lloyd” Lindsey, 71, formerly of Old Ocean, died at St. Luke’s Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2003.
Funeral services are pending with Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas. (979) 345-3232.
MARY BLACKSHEAR GARRETT
Mary Blackshear Garrett was born to Carolyn Carroll “Carrie” Blackshear and Robert King Blackshear in Corsicana, Texas, on March 19, 1916, and died peacefully at home in Danbury, Texas, surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 31, 2004.
A beautiful, gentle lady who loved her husband and children almost as much as she loved her Savior, Jesus Christ, Mary was a real child of God in heart, spirit and through her life’s work. She shared the true meaning of “unconditional love” with all of her friends and acquaintances, as well as her family. She walked through her 87 years quietly and with such grace, sharing her gifts by giving of her time, resources and listening ear, with love and acts of kindness.
She will be remembered most for her gentle spirit, warm heart and inner beauty that radiated with her every smile and kind word. Mary shared that love with everyone with whom she came in contact. Her passion in life was to help anyone in need and to make a difference.
Mary worked for years as a tireless volunteer helping to build the Republican Party in Texas. She played an active role in the presidential campaigns of Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and George H.W. Bush. She also worked in the Jack Cox, Jim Granberry and Bill Clements races for governor, and the John Tower, George Bush, Rob Mosbacher and Phil Gramm campaigns for the Senate. She served as a precinct chairman, delegate to the County Convention, alternate to the National Convention and member of the State Republican Executive Committee, and as an officer in the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
Her caring spirit motivated Mary to start a clothing center for the needy in the old Brazoria County Courthouse in 1958. She also served as a charter member, vice chairman and chairman of the Brazoria County Child Welfare Unit, and as vice-chairman and advisory board member of the Family Service Center. Other board jobs included the Brazoria County Welfare Planning Council, the Brazoria County Chapter of the American Red Cross, where she also served as chairman and vice-chairman of volunteers. She was a member of the Brazoria County Historical Museum and enjoyed being a volunteer for the Angleton Danbury General Hospital. Mary also was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and served as a member of the Parish and Deanery councils.
The family extends a very special thanks to Elzina Jackson for her loving care this past year, and to the many doctors and nurses who provided their wonderful help and support, especially Dr. Charles Neblett and the nurses of the Brazoria County Hospice.
Mary Garrett was preceded in death by her parents as well as her first husband, Jefferson Davis Farish; brother, Robert K. Blackshear; sister, Liza Blackshear Rogers; and grandchildren, Anthony and Jack Lollar and Graeme Baker.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, John T. “Jack” Garrett; sister, Elizabeth Blackshear Mantor; children: Susan and Jim Baker, Klinka and John Lollar, Jacko and Nancy Garrett and Bob Garrett; grandchildren: Elizabeth Winston and Sam Jones, Bo and Stacey Winston, Will and Suzanne Winston, Mary Bonner Baker, James A. Baker IV, Stuart and Genevieve Baker, John and Tegan Baker, Doug and Marilyn Baker, Carolyn Lollar and Teodoro Alban, Kristen Lollar and Matt McClain, Sydney Lynn and Matthew Richeda, Traci Garrett and Tommy Harvey, Mary Christine Garrett, Deanne Garrett and Scott Armstrong, Will and Jennifer Garrett. She is also survived by 22 great -grandchildren. Her pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Danbury, Texas, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2004; Rosary at 6 p.m., with a reception following in the Parish Hall.
A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2004. Burial services will be private. Donations may be made to the Brazoria County Hospice Care Team Inc., 107 West Way, Suite 29, Lake Jackson, TX 77566; St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 299, Danbury, TX 77534, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home, Angleton, TX. (979) 849-4343.
JEFF JACKSON
Funeral services for Jeff Jackson, 86, of Angleton, Texas, will be Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in McBeth Community with the Rev. C. Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Lake Cemetery in McBeth Community.
He passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at Angleton Danbury Medical Center in Angleton, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, February 2, 2004, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Gardner Funeral Chapel in Angleton, Texas.
He leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters; Selena Flannel, Daisy Jennings, both of Angleton, Texas, Helen L. Braziel (Julius) of La Marque, Texas; eighteen grandchildren, four sisters-in-law: Mozell Jackson of Missouri City, Texas, Ruby Beverly, Jazie B. Dudley and Laura Roland, all of Angleton, Texas; one brother-in-law: J. C. Saulter of Houston, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a wife: Annie M. Jackson and daughter: Cappurnia Johnson.
Active Pallbearers will be Dennis Hobbs, William Hobbs, Clevis Jennings, Ronnie Jackson, Camish Jennings, Tim West, Roosevelt Jackson and Marvin Hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Hayes, the Rev. Jesse Henry, J.C. Saulter, Taylor Hall Jr., the Rev. Eddie L. Dudley, Mana Lee Randall, Frank Saulter, Lester West, Lee Cherry, Allen Dudley, J.C. Saulter Jr., Harold Hobbs, Sam Jennings and Allen West.
Arrangements by Gardners Funeral Home of Angleton, Texas (979) 849-6379.
JOSEPH RAYMOND PAVELEC
Joseph Raymond Pavelec (Captain Joe), longtime resident of Freeport, Texas, born March 30, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, died January 30, 2004, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 66. Joe, a friend to many, was a United States Army veteran and a man who loved his many years of working in and around the oil and fishing industry on the Gulf of Mexico.
He is survived by his children, Ted Pavelec of Spring, Texas, Scott Pavelec of Brighton, Tenn., Valerie Myrick of Angleton, Texas, and Noreen Pavelec of Freeport, Texas; seven grandchildren; numerous relatives in Michigan and a host of friends. An open house will be held at Joe’s residence, 611 W. 4th in Freeport, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, So. Brazoria County Div., 1415 La Concha Lane, Houston, Texas 77054.
GERALD RAY BEVERS
Gerald Ray Bevers, 69, of Madisonville went home to be with his Lord on February 1, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Houston, Texas, on January 11, 1935 to parents: A.O. and Ruby Bevers. His father, A.O. “Bevo” Bevers, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at Living Truth Church with Lon McVeigh officiating. Burial will follow at the Jozye Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2004, at J.M. Day Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, June (Greenstein) Bevers; his mother, Ruby (Penn) Bevers, both of Madisonville; five children: sons, Jerry and Jolene Bevers of Grand Prairie, Mark and Tracy Leavell of West Columbia; daughters, Terry and Randy Alexander of Lake Jackson, Cheryl and Ed Gaude of Tomball, Carol and Bill Hoffman of Sugar Land; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as many friends and family.
He was a member of Living Truth Church in Madisonville. He loved his Lord, hunting, fishing, football, talking and teasing his grandchildren. He never knew a stranger. He found humor in all things, even until the very end. He retired from Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas, in 1992, after 31-plus years of service.
Services by J.M. Day Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas, (936) 348-2621.
MARJORIE FOSTER COLLINS
Graveside services for Marjorie Foster Collins, 66, of Austin, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2004, at Memory Park Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2004, at Rader Funeral Home of Longview, 1617 Judson Road.
Mrs. Collins was born on October 20, 1937, in Galveston, Texas, to Walter and Anna Mary Foster. She passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2004. She was a long-time resident of Lake Jackson and has lived in Austin for the past five years.
A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher Collins of Reno, Nevada; Jeffrey and Christy Collins of Austin; daughter, Libbie Collins of Austin; grandson, Jackson Collins of Austin, and Robert and Nancy Smith and family of Longview.
The family requests that memorials be made in honor of Mrs. Collins to: Hospice Austin and Austin’s Christopher House.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. David Phol. Also, a special thanks to everyone at Hospice Austin and Austin’s Christopher House. Your support was very helpful in time of need.
JEFF JACKSON
Funeral services for Jeff Jackson, 86, of Angleton, Texas, will be Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in McBeth Community with the Rev. C. Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Lake Cemetery in McBeth Community.
He passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at Angleton Danbury Medical Center in Angleton, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, February 2, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Gardner Funeral Chapel in Angleton, Texas.
He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters: Selena Flannel, Daisy Jennings both of Angleton, Texas; Helen L. Braziel (Julius) of La Marque, Texas; 18 grandchildren, four sister-in-laws: Mozell Jackson of Missouri City, Texas, Ruby Beverly, Jazie B. Dudley and Laura Roland all of Angleton, Texas; one brother-in-law: J.C. Saulter of Houston, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Dennis Hobbs, William Hobbs, Clevis Jennings, Ronnie Jackson, Camish Jennings, Tim West, Roosevelt Jackson and Marvin Hall. Honorary pallbearers Robert Hayes, the Rev. Jesse Henry, J.C. Saulter, Taylor Hall Jr., the Rev. Eddie L. Dudley, Mana Lee Randall, Frank Saulter, Lester West, Lee Cherry, Allen Dudley, J.C. Saulter Jr., Allen Dudley, Harold Hobbs, Sam Jennings and Allen West.
Arrangements by Gardner’s Funeral Home of Angleton, Texas. (979) 849-6379.
JOSEPH RAYMOND PAVELEC
Joseph Raymond Pavelec (Captain Joe) longtime resident of Freeport, Texas, born March 30, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, died January 30, 2004, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 66. Joe, a friend to many, was a United States Army veteran and a man who loved his many years of working in and around the oil and fishing industry on the Gulf of Mexico.
He is survived by his children, Ted Pavelec of Spring, Texas, Scott Pavelec of Brighton, Tenn., Valerie Myrick of Angleton, Texas, and Noreen Pavelec of Freeport, Texas; seven grandchildren; numerous relatives in Michigan and a host of friends. An open house will be held at Joe’s residence, 611 W. 4th in Freeport, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American heart Association, So. Brazoria County Div., 1415 La Concha Lane, Houston, Texas 77054.
HERBERT MILBURN FITTS
Born June 15, 1917 in Rusk, Texas.
Herbert Milburn Fitts died at South Austin Hospital in Austin, Texas, January 19, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Edith Newman Fitts; parents, Carter Hill and May Shook Fitts; sister, Daisy Fitts Howard; brothers, Thomas, James and Early Fitts.
He is survived by a son, Herbert N. Fitts (Margaret) of Austin, Texas; daughters, Sue Fitts of Clute, Jill Fitts Mraz (Ron) of Needville, Joy Fitts Harris (Randy) of Little Rock, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Also locally: grandsons, Jack Khoury (Cheryl) of Clute, Darryl Khoury (Sherry Berel) of Oyster Creek, Keith Khoury (Shawn) of Lake Jackson; great-grandchildren, Jack Khoury III, Kenneth and Brandon Keleman, Jessica and Courtney Jackson; a nephew, C.H. Fitts (Rosetta) of Freeport.
Milburn was a veteran and served in the Navy during WWII. Milburn was ordained as pastor of The First Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) in Rusk, Texas. He served there from 1950-1953 while taking classes at Stephen F. Austin.
In 1953, the Disciples Of Christ Fellowship sent him to the First Christian Church in Beeville, Texas. He served that church as pastor until 1955.
Milburn and his family moved to Fort Worth so that he could attend Texas Christian University. He received his BA in 1959, and graduated from Brite Divinity School in 1962. As a student minister, he pastored on weekends at small towns such as Rochelle and Detroit, Texas. Milburn served as pastor to First Christian Churches in Marfa, El Paso, and Graham, Texas.
He was certified as a hospital Chaplain in the VA Hospital in Houston. Following that, he was employed by the state as a supervisor in the Day Care Licensing Div. in Houston. After working there for 10 years, he retired in 1983. After retirement, Milburn and Edith moved to their weekend home on Toledo Bend Lake in Milam, Texas. There, they enjoyed many happy years with visiting family and friends. Edith passed on June 1, 2000. In 2003, Milburn moved to Austin to live in a retirement home near his son, Herb.
A family memorial will be held at Toledo Bend Lake in the spring to spread his ashes with Edith’s.
In lieu of flowers, make any memorial to: Brite Divinity College, 2800 University Dr., TCU Box 298130, Fort Worth, Texas 76129.
Final arrangements were entrusted to All Faith Funeral Services, 4360 Congress Ave., Ste. 115, Austin, Texas 78745. (512) 326-8878.
RUTH W. WARLEY
Ruth W. Warley, 85, of Brazoria died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Baker Funeral Homes.
RUTH "MEMA" LYNCH WARLEY
Ruth Warley of Brazoria passed away Friday, January 30, 2004, at her home, one day before she would have celebrated 62 years of marriage to her husband, Deas Huger Warley Jr., who preceded her in death on April 15, 1999.
Ruth resided in their retirement home in Bernard Acres off the San Bernard River near Brazoria, Texas, and was a prior longtime resident of Houston, Texas.
She was born Ruth Lynch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 23, 1919, to Thomas George and Maryann (Gannon) Lynch, and was the youngest of 13 children.
Ruth is survived by her four children, Deas Huger (Gene) Warley III and wife, Susie, Ruth Winifred (Wincy) Cheney, John Lynn Warley and wife, Mary, and Hubert Eugenia (Genie) Perkins and husband, Gerald; sister, Marie Leary, who resides in Baltimore, Maryland; brother-in-law, Gibbs L. Warley and wife, Katheryn; sister-in-law, Faye Warley, widow of John T. Warley; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Pennsylvania and Texas.
She was a 1937 graduate of San Jacinto High School in Houston, Texas, and served as a registered nurse for many years, specializing in the emergency room after graduating from St. Joseph’s nursing school in Houston, Texas, in 1941. She was an inspiration to her children, 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, exhibiting her never-ending faith in God and her favorite patron saint, St. Jude.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at Baker Funeral Home in Brazoria.
A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, by Deacon Jimmy Smith at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brazoria with Father Tin Pham officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 118 W. Texas, Brazoria, Texas 77422. (979) 798-2128.
MAXINE STRID SMITH
Maxine Strid Smith, 88, of Scottsdale, Arizona. passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2004, in Houston, Texas.
Maxine was born in Ottwa, Kansas, on February 4, 1915, to the late William Roy and Edna Claypool McAdams.
She is preceded in death by her first husband of 46 years, Arthur E. Strid, and her husband of 13 years, Howard D. Smith; four brothers, and three sisters. Maxine leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Betty J. Boone of Houston, Carolyn “Kaye” Strid of Prospect Heights, Illinois, and Clifford E. “Kip” Strid of Clute; two brothers, Adelbert McAdams and John McAdams; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service for Maxine will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2004, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. (281) 497-2210
