Potter Co. TX - Obits: January 11, 2005 ============================================================== Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News Obituaries Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Amarillo William "Bill" Porter William "Bill" Porter, 80, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today in Polk Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marty Hamrick and the Rev. Renae Haiduk officiating. Private family burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Porter was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Shreveport, La. He was first introduced to school bands and orchestras in Ferriday, La., where he played baritone and tuba. After graduation in 1941, he attended Southeastern Louisiana College, where he attended a year and a half before joining the Navy. He attended the U.S. Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C., and was assigned to the USS Wasp band. In 1946, he was stationed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash., where he met Shirley Maxfield. They married and moved to Norman, Okla., where Mr. Porter received his bachelor of music education and master's of music education degrees from the University of Oklahoma in 1951. He then became the band director in Moore, Okla. The family moved to Amarillo in 1957 when Bill became the band and orchestra director at Sam Houston Junior High. He moved to Crockett Junior High in 1960, and in 1962, moved to Tascosa High School, where he remained until 1977. While at Tascosa, his orchestras were twice chosen as Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor groups, selected as outstanding orchestra at Tri- State and Greater Southwest Music Festivals and performed at Southwest Music Educators National Conference. He also conducted the marching, concert and stage bands. In 1978, he and Shirley moved to Richardson, where he conducted the orchestra at J.J. Pearce High School, and then in 1979, he assumed the leadership of the J. Frank Dobie High School Orchestra in Pasadena, where he served until retirement in 1987. After retirement, he and Shirley were executive directors of the Greater Southwest Music Festival in Amarillo. Throughout and after his teaching career, he shared his love of music with thousands of young people across the Southwest, as he also served as adjudicator and clinician for bands and orchestras in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. Bill attained many honors during his professional career, including president of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association, State Orchestra chairman and vice president of TMEA. Additionally, he was a proud member of the Rebel Hall of Fame at Tascosa High School. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kay of Dallas and Brenda Wilkes of Amarillo; and three loving grandchildren, Richard Wilkes of Austin and Michael Wilkes and Kathryn Wilkes, both of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Polk Street United Methodist Church Music Department, 1401 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James D. "Jim" Felts Jr. James D. "Jim" Felts Jr., 55, of Amarillo died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Mount Olive Cemetery in Big Spring with Lorin McDowell officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Felts was born and raised in Big Spring. He moved to Amarillo in 1993 from Riverside, Calif. He served in the Air Force. Mr. Felts was a home painter for many years. He was preceded in death by a son, Chad Felts in 1995. Survivors include two sons, Chris Felts of San Diego and Jeremy Felts of San Antonio; his father, Jim Felts Sr. of Amarillo; his mother, Marion Slavens of Big Spring; a sister, Connie Fletcher of Austin; and a granddaughter. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conrad "Connie" Goligowski Conrad "Connie" Goligowski, 81, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Memorial mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Monsignor Harold Waldow officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Goligowski was born in Browerville, Minn., to Peter J. and Anna R. Goligowski, who were farmers in Minnesota. He served in the Army Air Corps in the 13th Airborne Division as a paratrooper during World War II. After participating in several major battles in the European Theater, he was honorably discharged from duty. Mr. Goligowski married Elizabeth Robinson on Aug. 19, 1950, in Milwaukee. He and his wife moved to Texas in 1951 to escape the cold. Mr. Goligowski will be remembered as "Mr. Spudnut." For 11 years, from 1958 to 1971, "Connie," as everyone knew him, and Betty owned the Spudnut Shop on McMasters Street. He influenced the lives of many youngsters, teaching them responsibility and confidence by selling Spudnuts door-to-door. He and Betty also owned many properties and helped the lower-income families of Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard, and his parents. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Craig Goligowski and wife, Patricia, and Brent Goligowski and wife, Brenda, all of Amarillo; a sister, Marie Price of Wisconsin; and two grandsons, Patrick and Thomas. The family suggests memorials be to Mass Offerings, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1200 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79102. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Velma Ruth Allen Velma Ruth Allen, 69, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Leon Green, pastor of Bolton Street Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mrs. Allen was born and raised in Amarillo. She lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and will be dearly missed by her children and family. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Richmond Parish in 1995 and Kenneth Allen in 1998. Survivors include three daughters, Edna Hawkins, Shelia Parish and Kathryn Wheaton, all of Amarillo; seven sons, Lewis Walker, Omer Clark, Buddy Parish, Rickey Parish and Johnny Parish, all of Amarillo, Robert "Sonny" Parish of California and Richmond "Richie" Parish Jr. of Oklahoma; 54 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles Arredondo Charles Arredondo, 27, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nicholl officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery. Mr. Arredondo was born April 12, 1977, in Amarillo to Gregory and Helen Arredondo. He was a lifelong resident of Amarillo. He graduated from Caprock High School in 1997. He was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church and was loved by everyone. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; three children, Jeramiah McDowell Arredondo, Destiny McDowell and Gregory Arredondo, all of Amarillo; his father, George Arredondo and Bonnie of Vega; his mother of Amarillo; two brothers, Greg Arredondo and Mark DeLeon, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Georgene Arredondo and Deanne Morris, both of Houston; and his grandmother, Rosia Gonzales of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Star Neveah Garrison Star Neveah Garrison, infant daughter of Shaleb Deann Bowie and Thomas Jonathon Garrison, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Llano Cemetery with Michael Beckworth, children's minister of Westover Fellowship, officiating. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St. Star ascended from heaven and touched our lives. She will be missed. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Kobe Bowie of Amarillo; her grandparents, Wanda and Roger Graves of Guymon, Okla., and Ronnie Wilson and Kim and Tawney Garrison, all of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 5, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Col. Yorke John Gunn Col. Yorke John Gunn, 83, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Col. Gunn graduated from Galena High School in Galena, Ill., University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, and from the University of Oklahoma. He was the operations officer at Tinker Air Force Base. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Margaret Mae Harris, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Thomas Shelton-Harris of Sapulpa, Okla., in Elizabeth City, N.C., on July 8, 1943, in First Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Fleege; a brother, William Gunn; and his parents. Survivors include a daughter, Sherie Lynn Gaultney of Amarillo; and a granddaughter, Ashley Braboy of San Antonio. The family suggests memorials be to American Parkinson's Disease Association, P.O. Box 19721, Amarillo, TX 79114. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doris Ann Woods Doris Ann Woods, 62, of Amarillo died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Eckerd officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Woods was born Feb. 24, 1942, in Utica, Okla., to Woodrow and Fannie Brooks. She was a talented barber and worked at the Ace-Hi Barber Shop for many years until her retirement. She then opened and operated her own CB Shop. Mrs. Woods loved to travel. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Alton Brooks. Survivors include a daughter, Guin Garcia of Amarillo; two sons, Larry Woods of Mesa, Ariz., and Allen Close of Wylie; three sisters, Margaret Covey and Iveen Chambers, both of Amarillo, and Vickie Jackson of Palymara, Ind.; a brother, Delbert Butch Brooks of Amarillo; and four grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Lee Wade Mary Lee Wade, 87, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church with Landrum Medlock officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Wade died at Craig Methodist Windflower Nursing Unit following a long decline with Alzheimer's. The family would like to extend a sincere appreciation for the love, care and patience given to Mary by the staff at Craig. Mary was born Oct. 22, 1917, to Jess and Grace Sutton in Obar, N.M. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Grover Mason in 1973 and Monroe Wade in 1997; two brothers, James and Gene Sutton; and a sister, Delores Jeter. Survivors include a daughter, Raylene Barnes; a stepson, Sam Wade and wife, Carolyn; seven grandchildren, Brenda Allen and husband, Ronnie, Beverly Barnes, Becky Adams and husband, Jeff, Sabre McLean and husband, John, Bambi Barrett and husband, Chris, Brad Wade and wife, Alicia, and David Wade; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Jane Barnes; and a brother-in-law, J.D. Jeter. The family suggests memorials be to Craig Methodist Alzheimer's Unit; BSA Hospice; or Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Lily B. Pafford Bagwell CLAUDE - Lily B. Pafford Bagwell, 93, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jess Little, pastor, and the Rev. Brett Hoyle of Claude officiating. Burial will be in Claude Cemetery by Robertson Funeral Directors. Mrs. Bagwell was born Jan. 5, 1912, to J.L. and Beulah Pafford in Armstrong County. She was the youngest of their children. She graduated from Claude High School in 1929 and earned a bachelor's degree from West Texas State Teachers College in 1933. She married Ralph Bagwell on Nov. 4, 1934, in Claude. They were engaged in farming southeast of Claude and lived in Armstrong County all of their lives. She was a homemaker, active in the community and First Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Unity Study Club. Her hobbies were reading and playing bridge. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 13, 1998; her parents; a brother; and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy Goin and husband, Wendell, of Garden Ridge and Nancy Gillispie and husband, Don, of Claude; five grandchildren, Melanie Haines of Maryland, Lisa Johnson of Germany, Cheryl Sherrer of Amarillo, Joe Gillispie of Lubbock and Charles Gillispie of Claude; and 12 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Claude Cemetery Association, in care of Judge Reed, Claude, TX 79019; or a favorite charity. The body will be available for viewing beginning at 1 p.m. today. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home in Claude. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesse Don Brewer HEREFORD - Jesse Don Brewer, 62, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Amarillo with the Rev. Donna Johnston, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church of Canyon, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Brewer was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Monte Vista, Colo., to Jess and Naoma Howeth Brewer. He attended Tascosa High School. He lived in Hobbs, N.M., and Amarillo before moving to Hereford. He was employed at the City of Hereford for 33 years and recently moved to Bushland. Survivors include three brothers, Hershel Brewer of Santa Barbara, Calif., Wayne Brewer of Bushland and Tommy Brewer of Amarillo; a sister, Vynona Brewer of Bushland; and four nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to National Kidney Foundation of West Texas, P.O. Box 51231, Amarillo, TX 79159. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas T. Brooks BORGER - Thomas T. Brooks, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Maze, pastor, and the Rev. Robert Hensley, adult minister of First Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Silverton Cemetery in Silverton by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mr. Brooks was born Aug. 8, 1921, on a farm between Silverton and Quitique. In 1956, he went to Frank Phillips College as an instructor in History, Government and Economics, retiring in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Esther; three sons, Stephen Brooks of Fort Worth, Phillip Brooks of Denton and Mark Brooks of Quincy, Ill.; a sister, Jane Jackson of Amarillo; and four grandsons. The family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Health Care of Amarillo, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or to Mission Fund of First Baptist Church in Borger. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Billie M. Laughlin Drake CHILDRESS - Billie M. Laughlin Drake, 80, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Robertson, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery. Mrs. Drake was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Bartlett. She was a beautiful person, wife, mother and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Quinton; a daughter, Dr. Cherie Maestas; three stepchildren, Terry Drake of Pass Christian, Miss., Mike Drake of Houston and Cindy Page of Hayfork, Calif.; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Childress Public Library, P.O. Box 1210, Childress, TX 79201. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alice L. Ellison STRATFORD - Alice L. Ellison, 77, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Brent Farney, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Stratford Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mrs. Ellison was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Wheeler. She was a Stratford resident since 1945, where she was a homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Stratford and was a member of Priscilla Sunday school class. She served on many committees at her church, volunteered at Coldwater Manor Nursing Home in Stratford and was an avid contributor to Sherman County Library. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and SCOT Hall. She married Clifford Ellison on Oct. 6, 1945, in Stratford. They were engaged in farming and ranching. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997; a daughter, Vickie Murphey in 1980; a daughter-in-law, Nina; and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Terry Lee Ellison of Amarillo and Melissa Kay Haggard and husband, Eddie, of Wichita Falls; a son, Floyd "Butch" Ellison of Stratford; two brothers, J.B. Mullin and Otis Mullin, both of Edmond, Okla.; two sisters, Margie Heflin of Ryan, Okla., and Artie Lee Robinson of Sunray; 26 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Ron and Diane Murphey; and a sister-in-law, Susie Mullin. The family suggests memorials be to Sherman County Library, 719 N. Main St., Stratford, TX 79084; or American Cancer Society, NICIFUL, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. The family will be at 601 Fulton St. in Stratford. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mildred Payne PAMPA - Mildred Payne, 91, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Barry Loving, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Payne worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone and AT&T for 32 years, retiring in 1966 as wire chief assistant. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Phillips of Pampa; three grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Christian Church, 1633 N. Nelson St., Pampa, TX 79065; or Pampa Senior Citizens Center, 500 W. Francis St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Peeples DALHART - David Peeples, 63, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church with Barry Walker, minister of First Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Horizon Funeral Home. Mr. Peeples was born in Dalhart on Feb. 11, 1941, to Henry and Catherine Peeples. He was a third generation Dalhartan, being a grandson of pioneer families Dave and Nellie Childers and W.L. and Mary Bell Peeples. David graduated from Dalhart High School in 1960. He served in the Navy from 1961 to 1963. Upon discharge, he returned to Dalhart and worked for Pete Metcalf at Dalhart Butane. He married Barbara Fowler in 1965. He established Peeples Irrigation in 1979 which continues today with his son. He enjoyed the game of golf with his many friends and took great joy and pride in his children and grandchildren. He married Rachel Garcia in 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Patty Peeples Wills. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jay Peeples and wife, Michelle, of Dalhart; a daughter, Pam Steel and husband, Richard, of Big Spring; four grandchildren, Kelsey and Tatum Peeples of Dalhart and Connor and Jenni Steel of Big Spring; three nephews, Doug Wills and W. Melbourne of Florida, and Brandon Wills of Chicago; and four aunts, Louise Rahll of Dalhart, Dorothy Cline of Albuquerque, N.M., Frances Poole of Washington, D.C., and Isabel Leach of Old Lyme, Conn. The family suggests memorials be to Dalhart Senior Citizens, 610 Denrock St., Dalhart, TX 79022; or St. Anthony's Catholic School, in care of SAINTS Trust, 1203 Elm Ave., Dalhart, TX 79022. Sign our online guest book at www.horizonfuneral.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruth Scott FLOYDADA - Ruth Scott, 92, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church with Dr. David Jones officiating. Burial will be in Floydada Cemetery by Moore- Rose-White Funeral Home. Mrs. Scott was born July 11, 1922, in Whitt to William Andrew and Edna Floyd Seabolt Johnson. She moved to the Harmony Community from Weatherford in 1927. She married James Zant Scott on July 30, 1929, in Clovis, N.M. She was a sales clerk for Haygoods Department Store. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, gardening and reading. She received the 4-H Leadership Spur Award, and was a member of Harmony Homemakers Extension Club and First United Methodist Church of Floydada. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Nov. 8, 1984; and a granddaughter, Danja Walding. Survivors include two sons, Billy Dave Scott and wife, Janet, of Maryville, Mo., and Larry Zant Scott and wife, Patricia, of Bowling Green, Ky.; two daughters, Dwana Beth Kozan and companion, Elliott Levy, of Phoenix and Nita Karen Ellerd and husband, James, of Levelland; a brother, Warren Johnstone of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Margaret Thornton of Fort Worth; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earl J. Smith FRITCH - Earl J. Smith, 96, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in Borger. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Knowles Community Cemetery in Knowles, Okla., with the Rev. Gene Weinette officiating. Arrangements are by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mr. Smith was born April 27, 1908, in Knowles. He was a carpenter throughout the Panhandle until 1966. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; a son, Ted Smith of Biloxi, Miss.; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Marguerite Haisten CLAYTON, N.M. - Marguerite Haisten, 90, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in Houston, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Rammage, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors. Mrs. Haisten was born Jan. 18, 1914, in Clayton. She was very active in the Union County Extension Service and was a 4-H leader. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Hubbard of Albuquerque and Reba Newton of Cypress, Texas; a son, Clyde Glenn Haisten of Guymon, Okla.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eulala Jones of Los Lunas. Sign our online guest book at www.hassfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Dale Walls POST - Dale Walls, 50, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Post Church of Christ with Charles McCook officiating. Burial will be in Terrace Cemetery in Post by Justice-Mason Funeral Home. Mr. Walls was born Nov. 19, 1954 in Post. He loved to hunt arrowheads, spend time with his family and take care of his horses. Survivors include four sons, Lucas, Seth, Nathan and Austin, all of Post; a daughter, Lesle Solis of Post; his parents, Herb and Lois Walls of Post; a brother, Derek Walls of Chico; and two sisters, Martha Jo Roberts of Claude and Irene Fry of Post. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 9, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Nell Grimes DONNA - Grace Nell Grimes, 75, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today in Vaughan Funeral Home Chapel with C.T. Cunningham, pastor of First Baptist Church of Alamo, officiating. Mrs. Grimes was born April 27, 1929, in Avoca, Jones County and was raised in Amarillo. After 58 years of marriage, she and her husband moved to the Rio Grande Vallley in 1991. Mrs. Grimes was football queen of Birdview High School. She enjoyed square dancing, hand crafts, sewing and her family. She was employed by Amarillo Savings and Loan, Ford Motor Co. and Cordorundum Corp. She will be missed and loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosco and Nina Broom; two brothers, Johnny and Tea Broom; and a sister, JoAnn Broom. Survivors include her husband, Jack; a daughter, Linda Gordon and husband, Danny; a son, Jackie Kent Grimes and his friend, Linda McGee; two grandsons, Kevin Grimes and Shane Gordon and wife, Jennifer; a granddaughter, Mandy Townsend and husband, Charles; two great-grandchildren, Brinnan and Brianna Gordon; two brothers, Jack Broom and Don Broom, both of Amarillo; a sister, Geraldine Thompson of Joplin, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Arthritis Association. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sister Alfreda Folan SAN ANTONIO - Sister Alfreda Folan, 90, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Chapel at Incarnate Word Retirement Community. Mass will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Burial will be in the Convent Cemetery by The Angelus Funeral Home. Sister Alfreda was born in County Galway, Ireland, on May 8, 1914, to Michael and Bridget Folan. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1933, professing her first vows in 1938 and perpetual vows in 1943. She received a bachelors of science degree in nursing from Incarnate Word College (now the University of the Incarnate Word or UIW) in 1953. She devoted 34 years to serving the sick and infirm for a number of the congregation's medical ministries including Josephine Heitkamp Hospital in St. Louis and the Texas facilities of Santa Rosa (now CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital) and St. Frances Home in San Antonio, Spohn Hospital (now CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital) in Corpus Christi, St. Anthony's Hospital (now Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital) in Amarillo, St. John's Hospital in San Angelo and St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Worth. Remembered as an excellent obstetrics nurse, Sister Alfreda was also a pioneer in patient advocacy, becoming one of the first patient representatives at St. Joseph's Hospital when the position was introduced there in 1975. Survivors include her sister, Nora Folan of County Galway; a niece, Bridie O'Brien and husband, John, of County Galway; a cousin, Charles Chapman of Florida; and her Sisters in Christ. The family suggests memorials be to Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, P.O. Box 15378, San Antonio, TX 78212. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 11, 2005 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------