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All rights reserved ================================================================================ Thursday April 11, 2002 Elsie Lee Majors Mackey MIDLAND - Elsie Lee Majors Mackey, 97, died peacefully at her home in Midland on Monday, April 8, 2002. Elsie Lee was born Nov. 2, 1904, the eldest of three children, born to the late jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Majors Sr. of Colorado City. Mrs. Mackey graduated from Colorado City High School in 1922, attended Southern Methodist University and in 1928 married businessman, philanthropist and automobile dealer Lloyd Graham Mackey Sr., who preceded her in death in January of 1964. Mr. and Mrs. Mackey moved to Midland in October 1934 where they built their home in the heart of what is now Midland's Historical District and where Elsie Lee lived in until her death. Lloyd and Elsie Lee were charter members of the Midland Country Club and members of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mackey enjoyed traveling with her husband and family to their vacation home in Ruidoso, N.M. and she took great pride in her tropical and other exotic flowers raised in her vast greenhouse. She was a member of La Merienda Bridge Club and enjoyed reading and needlework. Elsie credited her active lifestyles, longevity and sharp mental ability to a life full of activity and a keen desire to live life to it's fullest potential. Mrs. Mackey is survived by her three children: a son, Lloyd Graham Mackey Jr.; daughters, Ann Mackey Williams and husband Ronnie, Kay Mackey Tom and husband James, all of Midland; grandchildren, Susan Tom Mann and husband Gary, James R. Tom Jr. and wife Vicki, all of Houston, Beth Ann Williams Muehlbrad and husband Brett of Midland, Chris Tom Cockrell and husband Cory of Tampa, Fla. and Michael Lee Mackey and wife Pam of Huntsville; great-grandchildren, Myka Lyn Mackey of Huntsville and Chase Christian Mann of Houston; sister, Martha Majors Nickson; niece, Ellen Nickson Sandifer; and nephews, Ned Nickson of Sherman, Sam L. Majors III and his wife Mary Ann of Midland and Mark B. Majors of Austin. Mrs. Mackey lost her beloved brother Sam L. Majors Jr. to cancer in 1993. The family wishes to express deep love and appreciation to Mrs. Mackey's caregivers for the long standing hours of gentle respect, love and compassion over the past 10 years; Julie Valdespino, Maria Manriquez, Grace Villareal, Laura Villareal and Blanca Valdespino, as well as all the staff and volunteers of Hospice of Midland. Memorial services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, at First Presbyterian Church Chapel with Dr. Jerry Hilton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Midland or the charity of one's choice. Olivia Acosta BIG LAKE - Olivia Acosta, 74, of Big Lake died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at her residence. Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today, April 11, 2002, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Glen Rest Cemetery with Father Barry McLean officiating. Arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo. Mrs. Acosta was born April 2, 1928 in Alpine. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro V. Acosta; her parents, Vicente and Michaela Garcia; brothers, Alfonso Garcia and Francisco Garcia; and a sister, Trina Cobos. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Acosta of Lubbock and Loriza and husband Mario Hernandez of Big Lake; three sons, Joe Acosta of Odessa, Pete Acosta and wife Berta of McAllen and Danny Acosta and wife Jenna of Crane; her pride and joy grandchildren, Lori Torres, Michelle Acosta, Anthony Acosta, Peter John Acosta and Nicole Primera, Josh Hernandez, Lendell Hernandez and Greg Acosta; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Torres, Leeanna Torres, Diana Acosta- Fierro, Gabi Acosta, Nathanial Acosta and Seth Primera; two brothers, Jose Garcia and Daniel Garcia, both of Alpine; one sister, Esperanza Espinoza of Alpine; and several nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to a favorite catholic charity. Shannon Raburn-Wyatt Shannon Raburn-Wyatt, 29, passed away on April 2, 2002, in Frisco, Texas. She was born July 12, 1972, in Odessa, Texas and graduated from Permian High School in 1990. Shannon married Michael Roy Wyatt in the home of her stepfather Stacy Thatcher and her mother Shelley Thatcher on May 8, 1993, in Odessa, Texas. Shannon and Michael moved to Mannheim, Germany where they lived for three years. Shannon and Michael moved to Odessa from Germany in 1995 and then moved to Carrollton in 1996. Shannon is survived by her husband, Michael Roy Wyatt of Carrollton, Tx., whom she was married to until her death; their son, Hayden Ray Wyatt who resides with his father; her stepdaughter, Jessie Wyatt of Lubbock, Tx., father-in-law Kenneth Ray Wyatt; stepmother-in-law, Rebekah Wyatt; stepsister-in-law, Candace Perry; stepsister-in-law, Victoria Perry; brother-in-law, Steve Wyatt; sister- in-law, Paula Wyatt; niece, Bethany Wyatt; nephew, Jonathan Wyatt all of Odessa, Texas; sister-in-law, Mitzi Wyatt of Brownwood, Tx; and brother, Shane Thatcher of Odessa. Funeral services were held April 4, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Shannon fought a courageous battle with cancer with the support of her husband, Michael Wyatt and son, Hayden Wyatt and other family and friends. She was very loved and will be deeply forever missed. The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or Hospice House. George Melton ODESSA - On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, George Melton joined his beloved wife and Lord Jesus in Heaven. He died at Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1919 in Wirt, Okla. to Harvey and Pearl Melton. He married Eileen Brandon on Sept. 21, 1940. George served in the U.S. Army 45th Division from September 1940 until September 1945 in the European Theater. He was awarded six Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead. George had many varied careers until moving to Odessa in 1960. He began working for Gibson's Discount Center in the early 1960's and opened the first store on Grandview as the toy manager. He worked at all of the Gibson's stores until the mid 70's. Anyone who was a customer in the housewares, automotive or sporting goods department crossed paths with George. In his retirement he worked part- time for Abbott's oilfield Supply until finally retiring in 1995 to care for his wife. When George was able to get away he loved fishing on the river with his friends. George was a charter member of Central Baptist Church. He was a hardworking, loving father and grandfather who provided and cared deeply for his family. George was well loved by all that knew him and was especially loved by his many neighborhood kids and their families. His wife, father, mother, three brothers and one sister preceded George in death. He is survived by his son, Donnie Melton and his fiancee Shelly of Odessa; daughter, Beverly Ford and husband Vance of Odessa; one brother, J.C. Melton of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three grandchildren, Scarlet Melton, Brandon and Stacy Ford and four future grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2002, at Central Baptist Church, 1401 N. Texas with the Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. If desired, memorials can be made to the Building Fund at Central Baptist Church. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Alisha Hambrice ODESSA - Alisha Hambrice, age 15, died Monday, April 8, 2002, in Midland. She was born Aug. 5, 1986 in Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2002, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with Pastor Tony Dennis officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Alisha graduated from Hood Middle School in 2000. Since then her parents have home schooled her. She had been active in the youth group at Agape Ministries, she was a very outgoing, loving person with many friends. She is survived by her parents; Dennis and Karen Hambrice of Odessa, sisters; Lindsey Hambrice and Leslie Hambrice of Odessa, Ginger Hambrice of El Paso, brothers; Jeromy Myers of Phoenix, AZ, David L. Hambrice of Odessa and Shaun Myers of Moriarty, NM, uncles; Valon Sapp and wife Carla of Odessa, and Larry Kessler and wife, Orma of Odessa. You are invited to leave a message or memory in the online guest book at www.wilsonfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Copyright © 1999-2002 Odessa American. All rights reserved.