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| Atherine Delois Ross Kilgore |
| Let me tell you a
story...A story of a beautiful woman - Atherine Delois Kilgore. She was
born
August 20, 1920, the youngest of five children, to Fannie Bell and
Bonnie Ross
in Troup, Texas. Atherine passed away October 21, 2003. She graduated from Central High School in Troup and went on to receive her BA Degree in 1950, and her Masters in 1957, from Texas College in Tyler, TX. On December 25, 1959, she united in marriage to L.A. Kilgore of Midlothian, TX, who preceded her in death, to this union, their only child, Rex, was born. Atherine dedicated 43 years of her life to teaching. She taught children in Olney, Seamore, Vernon, Lamesa before retiring from the Kermit Independent School District with 38 years of service. She was a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Atherine received the honor of Who's Who in Texas Education in 1976 and Who's Who in American Education in 2000. She was Secretary and President Elect of West Texas Regional Council of Social Studies; Chairman of Human Relations, Treasurer and President Elect of TCTA, a member of NEA and TSTA and received the honor of Who’s Who in American Education in 2000. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves behind her loving and devoted son, Rex Kilgore and wife, Marcette; One grandson: Matrex Allen Kilgore; Two granddaughters: Raquel Alexis Kilgore and Morgan Anise Kilgore of League City, TX and One sister: Bernice Kilgore of Kermit. She also leaves behind her Brothers-In-Law: BB Kilgore and Seth Kilgore; Sisters-In-Law: Ruth Miller and Eunice Simmons; Nephew: Michael Kilgore and wife, Carolyn; Niece: Judy Kilgore; Grand Nephew: Berry Michael Kilgore; Grand Nieces: Sharee & Jennifer Johnson, Keisha Kilgore, Shunteria Kilgore; Great Grand Nephews: William Nathaniel Henricks and Jonathon Beaux Pierre; Great Grand Niece: Tillary Savannah Kilgore; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Levis Awbrey, Billy Ray Thompson, David Armstrong, James Alexander, David Johnson, and Brian Awbrey. Honorary Pallbearers are Herman Fullbright, A.P. Pryor, Richard Poe, Willie B Bryant, and M.V. Williams. Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday, October 27, 2003, at First Baptist Church with Reverend H.A. Bowens officiating. Interment will follow in Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, TX. |
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| Jimmie Calvin McKay |
| Jimmie Calvin
McKay, age 80,of Kermit, passed
away Monday, November 10, 2003, at Kermit Healthcare Center. He was
born on
Friday, December 8, 1922, in Turkey, TX to the late Delbert Walter and
Lily
Ethel (Rutherford) McKay. He was a resident of Kermit for 57 years. A member of the Trinity Christian Church, he was owner and manager of the Radio Shack in Kermit, which he opened in 1972. Jimmie married Billie Jo Murff on February 6, 1949 in Kermit, at Grace Temple Baptist Church. He served in the US Army from June 19, 1944 to July 1, 1946 as Tech 4. He received decorations and citations for Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Campaign with 3 Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, 3 Overseas Service Bars and a Victory Ribbon. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jo (Murff) McKay of Kermit, Two Daughters: Katherine Elaine McManus of Granite Shoals, TX, Wendy Jones and husband Linza of Lewisville, TX, Three Sons: Ronald Fulton McKay and wife Dorothy of Wink, TX, James C McKay and wife Sylvia of Carlsbad, NM, and William Douglas McKay of Nashville, TN, Two Sisters: Ruby Mae Woods of Quitaque, TX, and Alline Hicks of Kermit, TX, Three Brothers: Lee McKay of Kermit, TX, Boyd McKay of Martin, TN, and Howard McKay of Kermit, TX, Eleven Grandchildren: Tina Hernandez of Odessa, TX, Delinda McKay of Austin TX, Johnathan McKay of Wink, TX, Brittany McManus of Granite Shoals, TX, Patrick McManus of Granite Shoals, TX, Jacoby McKay of Carlsbad, NM, Gabrielle McKay of Carlsbad, NM, Trey Jones of Lewisville, TX, Amanda Jones of Lewisville, TX, Christi McKay of Nashville, TN, and Jillian McKay of Nashville, TN, and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Jack Crouse, W.C. Walker, David Costello, John Day, Duane Wells, and Vernon Wood. Honorary Pallbearers are Carroll Richards, Jim Bewley, Calvin Dunlop, Danny Zumwalt, Dalton Haines, Tom Lankford, and Brian Edmiston. Services are scheduled at 10: 00 am, Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Trinity Christian Church. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. The family requests Memorials be made to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH. 45250-0301. Phone # 1-877-426-2838 Ext. 3302. Or, you may do so on-line at Disabled American Veterans Donations Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Olivia Maria Jones |
| Our precious little
Princess, Olivia Marie Jones, clasped the hands of the Angels, and went
back to
her Lord on Friday, November 28, 2003. She, herself, was an Angel sent
from
God. She came to us on Friday, September
19, 1997, in Andrews, TX, but was only with us for a very short 6
years, 2
months and 9 days. In her time here, she developed a love for Sponge Bob and jumping on a trampoline and tossing balls. And the Guys! Oh, how wonderful it was to play with Angel, Jesse and all the rest! There wasn’t a day went by that you didn’t see her chewing on straws and eating ice. Chomp, Chomp! Crush, Crush! Crack, Crack! Bear-Bear! That BIG ole dog! But one of the very bestest things that came her way, was her beautiful baby brother! Princess Olivia left many loved ones here on earth. Those who will continue on with cherished and loving memories are her loving Mother: Julie and her sweet baby Brother: Daniel, both of Jal, NM. Her wonderful Grandparents: Grandma Carol and Grandpa Steve Mantooth, and Grandpa James Jones all of Jal, NM; Great Grandmas Shirley Holt of Kermit, TX and Guiremina Phillips of Odessa, TX; Great Grandpas Edwin Phillips and James Brown both of Jal, NM. Olivia also left behind a whole mess of Aunts and Uncles: Billy Jones, Teresa Brown, Donna and Roy Peugh and Tonya and Ronny Snow all of Jal, NM; Lil and Leslie Whitson and John Whitson of Pampa, TX; Carla and Weldon Akin of Kermit, TX; and Alma and Jesse Armendarez of Fort Stockton, TX, Brenda Phillips of Las Cruces, NM and Judy Phillips of Odessa, TX. And, those fabulous Cousins: Ashely Lang, Janie Jones, Jesse Mendez, Angel Aldama, Ronny Snow, Jeremy Snow, Raul Armendarez, David Armendarez, Angela Reed, Deanna Reed, Terry Reed and Jordan Lujan. Princess Olivia was met in Heaven by Great Grandmas: Bybee Viola and Dorothy Brown; Great Grandpas: Butterball Mantooth and George Holt; and her Aunt: Freeda Wilson. Pallbearers are Eduardo Navarrete, Ronny Snow, Jr, Joseph Thomasson and Randy Nunez. Rosary is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2003 at 6:00 PM at St Cecilia Catholic Church in Jal, NM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 10:00 AM at St Cecilia Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Jal Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, TX |
| Fred Bland |
| Fred Bland, 94,
Kermit, departed this life Thursday, December 4, 2003 at Home Hospice
House in
Odessa, TX. He was born on Saturday, June 12, 1909, in Toccopola, MS to
Alvin
and Fannie (Blaylock) Bland. He married Clister Jo Peeples on December
22, 1928
in Tula, MS. They were married for 73 years when she preceded him in
death on
May 18, 2002. Fred was a member of Grace Temple Baptist Church. He retired from GQ Salmon & Son after 17 years. He is survived by one daughter: Bettie Mann and husband, Archie of Kermit; One Son: Ray Bland and wife, Grace, of Crane; One Sister: Beatrice Clark of Astor, FL; One Brother: Bo Bland of Tupelo, MS; Three Grandsons: Jim Jones of Round Rock, Texas, Richard Mann and Kevin Mann both of Odessa; and Five Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers are Richard Mann, Kevin Mann, Jim Jones, Charles Mann, Curtis Usrey and James Sharp. Funeral Service will be held at Grace Temple Baptist Church on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jim Ray Brown. Interment will follow at Andrews Old Cemetery at 4:00 PM. The family wishes that Memorials be made to Hospice House at 903 N Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. |
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| Juanita Fern Leard |
| Juanita Fern Leard,
71, of Kermit, departed this life Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Medical
Center
Hospital in Odessa. She was born Wednesday, November 2, 1932, in
Levelland, TX
to the late J.T. and Lora (Brooks) White. Juanita married the love of her life, Leroy Leard on May 5, 1952 in Lovington, NM. They settled in Kermit in November of 1963, having moved here from Snyder, TX. In 1977, Juanita and Leroy opened the Plantation House and operated it until their retiring in 1997. She was a past member of the KVFD Women's Auxiliary. Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband and friend, Leroy of Kermit; One son: Weldon Leard of Kermit; One Daughter: Sabrina and husband, Mike Kingston of Early, TX; Five Grandchildren: Josh Leard, Melody Leard, Jacob Leard, Christy and husband Chad Barnett, and Heather Kingston; and the light of her life, her Great - Grandchild: Mercedes Leard. Juanita was a very special mother and grandma to many. She will also leave behind her cherished “son”, Robert Lopez of Kermit and her “Grandson”, Curtis Kinman of Burns Flat, OK. One brother, Virgil White, also preceded her in death. Pallbearers are Jimmy Paschal, Malcolm Kingston, Pete Beeman, Jimmy Wilson, Lloyd Hill and James Burns. Honorary Pallbearer will be Mayo Marrs. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at First United Methodist Church with Brother Mark Bryant and Brother Chad Barnett officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Elmer Lonzo White |
| Elmer Lonzo White,
age 88,of Kermit, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Kermit
Healthcare
Center. He was born Friday, February 19, 1915, in May, TX to Comadore
Roger and
Laura Ann (Woods) White. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he
was a
long time resident of Kermit, having moved here from Rising Star, TX in
1943. Elmer married Oma Florene Willett in 1940 in Rising Star. He started work with Perry R Bass in 1943 and retired as a Mechanic in 1980. He is survived by his wife: Florene of Kermit; Four Sons: Lonnie White and wife, Barbara, of Wink, TX; Ivan White and wife, Liz, of Burnett, TX; Elmer Dean White and wife, Diane of Kermit, TX and Michael K White of Kermit, TX; One Daughter: Francis Ashley of Irving, TX; One Sister: Ada Reynolds of Cisco, TX; Five Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Family Services Funeral Chapel with Reverend Beth Harrington officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. |
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| Estefana Alvarado Lara |
| Estefana Alvarado
Lara, 61, of Odessa, TX went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December
11, 2003
at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. She was born Wednesday,
February
25, 1942, in Presidio, TX to Esteban and Lola (Sosa) Alvarado. A homemaker, Estafana married Jose Martinez Lara and was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church. Estafana is survived by her Father: Esteban Alvarado of Kermit, Texas; One Daughter: Linda Sue Cardenas of Bradenton, FL; Three Sons: Jesse Lara of Odessa, TX, Joe Lara, Jr. of Kermit, TX, and Adrian Lara of Odessa, TX; Six Brothers: Santiago Alvarado, Steve Alvarado, Jr, Raymond Alvarado and Tony Alvarado all of Kermit, TX, Oscar Alvarado and Frank Alvarado both of Lovington, NM, One Sister: Margie Martinez of Corpus Christi, TX, Eight Grandchildren and Three Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Lara and by her mother Lola Alvarado. Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2003 at Family Services Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at St Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Interment to follow at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
| Billie Jean Curtis |
| Billie Jean Curtis,
age 86, of Kermit, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 14,
2003. She
was a long time resident of Kermit, having moved here in 1944 from Jal,
NM. She
was born Tuesday, January 2, 1917, in
Gorman, TX, to Henry Basil and Nellie
May (Phillips) Brown. A Baptist and a homemaker, Billie was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 6284. She is survived by her Brother: Bryan D Moore and wife, Norma, of Jal, NM; Two Nephews: Bryan D Moore, Jr and Sean Moore both of Odessa, TX. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at Jal Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit. |
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| Goldie Levita Spiller |
| Goldie Levita Spiller,
75, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003 at Home Hospice House in
Odessa. She was born Monday, May 7, 1928, in Bowlegs, OK to the late
Hodge and Edna (Beard) Oldham. She was a member of Temple Baptist
Church in Odessa.
Goldie married George Walter Spiller in 1949 in Midland, TX. They settled in Kermit in 1955, where Goldie began her career as a school teacher. She also taught piano lessons to many children thru the years. She was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association and became very active in the American Red Cross after her retirement. She is survived by her Son: Walter Spiller and wife, Margaret, of Odessa, TX; Three Daughters Betty Swinney and husband, Brent, of Odessa, TX, Jeanette Chapman of Kermit, TX and Helen Roark and husband, Don, of Winters, TX; Three Brothers: Hershell Oldham of Ardmore, OK., Carl Oldham of Aledo, TX and Allen Oldham of Houston, TX; Two Sisters: Rosalea Riche of Weatherford, TX and Phyllis Blankenship of Big Lake, TX; Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great-Grandchildren and One Great-Great Grandchild. Goldie was also preceded in death by her husband and two daughters: Georgette Spiller and Loretta Sue Hawkins. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2003 at Family Services Funeral Chapel with Pastor Johnny Thomason Officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor. Pallbearers are Boomer
Kingston, Jesse Cook, Gerald Chapman, Mike Cooper, Bill Riche and Almon
Blankenshop.
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| Maria Virginia Grano |
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Maria Virginia Grano, 88, passed away December 20, 2003 at
her home in Marathon, Texas. She was born
into this world on June 7, 1915, in Alpine, Texas. Maria was a life long member of Las Inezitas, Hijas De Maria
and Cofradas del Corazon de Jesus and a member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church. Although Maria had no children, her home was always blessed
with the joy and laughter from the children left in her loving care. She always stressed the importance of a good
education and many went on to receive college degrees.
Maria was not only a beloved aunt but also a second
mother to her nephew, nieces, and their children. Maria was presided in death by her parents Petronillo and
Francisca Grano, brothers Maximo and Felipe Grano. She is survived by her brother, Francisco R. Grano and his
wife Ignacia. Four nieces:
Nieves Kolesar, Pascuala Villa and husband, Oscar;
Frances Kurie and husband, Michael; Martha Abrego, and a nephew Jesus
Grano and wife, Marcelina. Their children
Natalie Paredez, Devin Kolesar, Elizabeth Lozano and husband Michael,
Nicholas Villa, Amanda Fierro, Imelda Grano, Joseph Abrego, Omar Grano,
and Micella Grano. Two Great-Great nephews
and one Great-Great niece. Her loving smile and caring heart will be
missed by her many friends and relatives whose lives she touched in a
very special way. Matthew 22:30 "For when the dead
rise to life, they will be like the angels in heaven and will not marry. Now, as for the dead rising to life haven't
you ever read what God has told you? He
said, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' He is the God of the living, not of the dead."
Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on
Monday, December 22, 2003 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the
funeral services to be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 10:00 am
with Father Rick officiating. Interment will follow
at Marathon Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jesus Grano, Oscar Villa, Michael Kurie,
Ruben Abrego, Nicholas Villa and Joseph Abrego. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, TX
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| Leopoldo V. Arreola |
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Mr. Leopoldo V. Arreola, age 66, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at Regency Hospital in Odessa. He was a rancher and had been a resident of Kermit for 15 years having moved here from Chihuahua, Mexico. He was born January 6, 1937 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Praxedis and Josefa Valenzuela Arreola.
He is survived by his wife, Carlota Polanco Arreola of Kermit, his brother Leonel Arreola of Jal, and his sister, Lilia A. Pando of Presidio. Survivors also include his three sons: Hermino Arreola of Presidio; Leopoldo Arreola of Andrews, and Edmundo Arreola of Kermit. Three of his daughters survive him; Lourdes A. Juarez of Kermit, Zulema A. Alvarado of Ojinaga, and Delfina A. Chacon. One daughter, Velia A. Villegas, preceeded him in death on February 3, 1999. He had twenty-one grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Rosary was held at Family Services Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 26th at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial took place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kermit on December 27th at 11:00 am. Father John Lucido officiated. Pallbearers were Mr. Arreola’s grandsons: Alan Arreola, Gary Arreola, Eric Arreola, Leopoldo Arreola Jr., Ricky Arreola, Kenneth Arreola, and Edgar Arreola. Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
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| William (Frankie) Pogue |
| William (Frankie)
Pogue, age 69, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2003 in Ruidoso, NM.
He was
born in Canadian, OK to the late Jack and Sarah Parthenia (Vaught)
Pogue on
Tuesday, August 7, 1934. Mr. Pogue,
formerly of Kermit, had resided in Ruidoso for the past 12 years. He was the owner of AAA Roustabout Services
in Kermit from 1977 to 1997. He was a
Kermit resident for 20 years. Mr. Pogue and his wife, Lora Ellen (Abernathy) Pogue had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 3rd of this year. He is survived by his wife and four daughters: Linda Seale and husband Dan of Kermit, Judy Sparkman and husband Dale of Lolita, TX, Patsy Shropshire and husband Billy of Okmulgee, OK, and Donna Soltero and husband Johnny of Kermit. Survivors also include his sister, Mary Lee Winters of Warsaw, IN; his brother, Jessee Burwell Jr. of Hoffman, OK; sixteen grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, December 29, 2003 at 2:00 pm at the Family Services Funeral Chapel with Mr. Irby Abernathy officiating. Pallbearers were Chris Ice, Tommy Shropshire, Johnathan Butts, Jordan Butts, Allen Salmons, Jimmy Don Burwell, Jackie Pogue, and Richard Ledford. Interment followed at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
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| Lessie Dale Evans Salter |
| Ms.
Lessie Dale Evans Salter, age 63, of Kermit, Texas, passed away Friday,
December 26, 2003 at her residence in Kermit, Texas. She was born to
the late
David Orden and Laura Lessie (Chason) Evans in Telogia, Florida on
Thursday,
October 3, 1940. Ms. Salter had been a 30 year resident of Kermit and was well known and loved as a CNA for Rural Hospice of West Texas. She is survived by four sons: Leonard Wade Jennings of Sioux City, IA; Raymond Lamar Jennings of Kermit; Shawn Jerry Salter of San Antonio, TX; and Patrick Bowie Salter of Bryan, TX; one brother: Raymond J. Evans of Greenville, FL; two sisters: Faye Evans Kyllonen of Quincy, FL and Marjean Evans Hamm of Wewahitchka, FL; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Pickens Inloe Jennings II, and one grandchild, Lacy Quin Jennings. The funeral service was held Tuesday, December 30th at 2:00 pm, at the Family Services Funeral Chapel with Bill Newbury officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Lajoie, Lee Hanna, Vernon Wood, Charlie Wright, Robert Roberts, and Mike McGee. Interment will be at Kermit Cemetery in Kermit, Texas. The family requests memorials be sent to Rural Hospice of West Texas (205 W. 5th Ste. A Crane, TX 79731) or to the Kermit Healthcare Center (2000 School St. Kermit, TX 79745). Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
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| Louise “Sis” Coker |
| Louise “Sis” Coker, age 89, of Kermit,
passed
away Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in
Odessa. Mrs. Coker was born on Thursday, September
3, 1914 in Milford, TX to the late Willie Hugh and Dolly Mae (Rodgers)
Wilson.
She had previously lived in Amarillo and Jal, settling in Kermit in
1951. “Sis” was a homemaker and very active in the Ladies’ Auxiliary for VFW post #6284 and American Legion post #339 . She married Marcus “Coke” Coker October 7, 1944 in Belton, TX. “Coke” preceded her in death December 29, 1998. Together they were blessed with over 54 years of marriage. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Rick Etheredge of Midland, her sister, Ann Smith of Abilene, TX and two brothers: John Wilson of Farmington, ME and Bob Wilson of Belton, TX. She had one granddaughter, Kristi Clepper. Kristi and husband, Donnie, brought Sis joy in the form of a beautiful great-granddaughter, Bailey Nicole Clepper. She also has numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many friends, who will cherish her memory. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Dorothy Sandlin and Beth Shanklin; three brothers, Bill Wilson, Jim Wilson, and Joe Wilson, and one grandson, Randall Lance Etheredge. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Ladies Auxiliaries of VFW# 6284 and American Legion #339. “Sis” was laid to rest during the “celebration of her life” at Kermit Cemetery, Saturday, January 3rd at 11:00 am with Stefanie Haley officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
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