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Maurine Williams
BRECKENRIDGE — Maurine Williams, 90, of Odessa, passed away Friday, October 1, 2004, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. She was born March 1, 1914, in Aubrey, TX.
Mrs. Williams moved to Odessa in 1947, from Nocona, TX. She was a homemaker and a member of Eisenhower Church Of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bell and her husband, Lee Roy, of Odessa; brothers, Clyde Coker and wife, Eva, of Tucson, Ariz., and Ernest Coker and wife, Norma, of Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ike Williams in 1980; daughter, Royce Diane Willliams; and her parents, Frank and Mattie Coker.
There will be a visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at the Breckenridge cemetery in Breckenridge with Church Of Christ minister Bobby Williams officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Sally Ott Carrell
ODESSA — On August 10, our Lord took our precious one home to join her heavenly family. Sally Ann Carrell “our princess” joined her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Ott and her oldest brother, Michael. Sally laid down her earthly strife to sing in the heavenly choir.
During her youth she traveled a great deal. Her parents were in the oil boom and their travels took Sally from her birthplace in Centralia, Illinois January 8, 1945, along the oilfield migration route through Oklahoma, Kansas, to Brownfield, Texas, and throughout West Texas. During her high school years, Sally excelled in various school choirs. Her solo and ensemble performances earned her many honors. Her love of singing continued as she sang in a praise and worship band and the church choir. Her love of music was handed down to her daughter and grandchildren. Sally was granted many miracles during her time on earth. She never failed to give God the glory for the bountiful blessings she received.
Sally was our family peacemaker, counselor, comedian, family planner and coordinator.
She was our tutor, teacher and mentor, but most of all she was our prayer warrior. Her passing will leave a void in many lives.
She graduated from Permian High School in 1965. She attended college before marring Morgan Carrell in 1970. The couple spent a number of years in Germany. In 1974, after many years of longing for a child of her own, God laid her precious Misty in her arms. Although, no child was ever born to Sally, many were conceived in her heart. God granted her many children to guide, nurture and love through life. Sally was in fact “mama” to many.
Tuesday morning, Aug. 10, she left this earth while sleeping after days of celebrating our glorious Lord with praise and worship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Ott; brother, Kenneth Michael; and one unborn child.
Her survivors include her daughter, Misty; granddaughters, Sadie and Samantha; sister, Patricia Kelly; brother, Jonnie Von Ott; numerous nieces and nephews, Sharla Itz, Kimberly McCrury and husband, Terry, sons, Christopher and Matthew, Joe and Debra Kelly, sons, Ryan and Theron, K.C. Ott, Jason and Kathy Ott, Josh Ott, Jennifer Ott and daughters, Madison and Tawny, Beverly and Adrian Ott-Gifford, Shawn Ott-Gifford, Danny Ott-Gifford; several uncles and aunts, Howard Hahn, James Ott, Neta Ott, Olivanna Ott and Peggy Fuller; and many cousins and close friends.
Family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel to be followed by interment at Resthaven North Mausoleum in Midland, Texas.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Betty Irene Cowsert
ARLINGTON — Betty Irene Cowsert, 78, a homemaker, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at a local care center.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004, in Iberis cemetery in Abilene. Mr. Ronnie Kenny will officiate.
Memorials may be made to North Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department, 456 Windjammer Drive, May, TX 76857.
Betty was born April 14, 1926, in Abilene to the late James A. and Bessie Savell Smith. She graduated from Wylie High School and attended McMurry University. Betty liked to fish and work in her garden and was an active member of the Sparkettes ladies auxiliary of the North Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Douglas Cowsert.
She is survived by her children, John Cowsert of Arlington, James Cowsert of Odessa, Julie Gray of Roswell, N.M., and Janice King of Colorado City; brother, James Smith of Abilene; sister, Mildred Templeton of Lake Brownwood; eight grandchildren, Ryan King, Stori Jacobs, Douglas, Dallas and Mandy Cowsert, Harold, Michael and Stella Gray; six great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Shepherd and Sinclaire Jacobs, Ashley, Mathew and Hannah Gray; and a host of extended family and friends.
Services under the direction of Mid-Cities Funeral Home, 5706 Airport Freeway, Haltom City, TX 76117, (817) 838-3370.
Dr. Imogene Freer
ODESSA — Dr. Imogene Freer, 79, a teacher, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born in Carter, Oklahoma on September 24, 1924. She was a member of Crescent Park Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Crescent Park Baptist with Dr. Johnny Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
She is survived by her husband, Sherman Freer of Odessa and her son, Michael C. Freer and his wife, Gail, of New Orleans.
Celestine L. Harris
MONAHANS — Celestine L. Harris, 80, of Monahans, a retired insurance secretary, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Manor Park in Midland.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, August 13, 2004, at Monahans Memorial cemetery Pavillion with Jeff Box officiating.
Celestine was born September 30, 1923, in Woodville, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her son, Bill Harris. She is survived by son, Van Harris and wife, Sandra, of Midland; daughter, Brandy Hamlin and husband, Jay, of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Sandra Harris of Odessa; brother, Gayle Leggett of Longview; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home of Monahans.
Maxine Laird
ODESSA — A loving Christian woman left us Wednesday, August 11, 2004, to be with her father in Heaven. Maxine Laird was born October 13, 1916, in Salina, Oklahoma. She moved to Odessa in 1937 and married
Otis V. Laird on November 26, 1938.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Otis V. Laird; parents, David C. Turner and Lula Turner; brother, D.C. Turner; and sisters, Eula Mae Turner, Elizabeth Spalding and Thelma Lewis.
Maxine is survived by her brother, James Vernon Turner of Hawkins; and sisters, Velma Alexander of Odessa and Nell Brown of Mineola. Her children include Mike Laird and his wife, Sylvia, of Plano, Pat Moore of Odessa, Buddy Laird and his wife, Grace, of Houston and Cindy Parkis and her husband, Jerry, of Odessa. Maxine’s grandchildren include, Wanda Modarelli and her husband, Joe, of Odessa, Janie Granath and her husband, Phil, of Odessa, Jana Brockman and her husband, Ken, of Plano, Marilyn Macklin and husband, Harvey, of Springfield, Mo., Lesa Ramirez and husband, Eric, of Lewisville, David Emmons of Austin, Trey Laird and wife, Heather, of Houston, Thomas Moore and wife, Tara, of Dallas and Sara Laird of Houston. She is also survived by 15 beautiful great-grandchildren who adored and loved her very much.
Maxine had a tremendous love for the Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Odessa for over 56 years. She was very involved with a variety of church activities and taught Sunday School to generations of First Baptist members.
She was active in her community and was President of several organizations including the Progressive Study Club and the “Howdy Partner” Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. In 1998, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce inducted her into its Business Hall of Fame. In her later years, Maxine was the informal “social director” and “welcome committee” at Sherwood Assisted Living in Odessa. Her annual Christmas Party was a crowd-favorite and will be sorely missed.
In 1950, Maxine Laird bought her first Merle Norman franchise and established a store in Odessa. She passed her work ethic and high moral standards to her children and grandchildren, who worked for her on weekends and after school. Over the years, Maxine expanded her business to include a total of five Merle Norman studios and was appointed regional corporate trainer.
Maxine loved her family, her church and her many friends. She was a bright light to all that she touched and served as a powerful witness to the testament of Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be at Frank Wilson Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004, at First Baptist Church of Odessa, Curtis Brewer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, gifts and memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gaylon Rainey, Burt Mann, Bob Jackson, Bob Colin, Curtis Lewallen and Harold Lewallen.
Dorothy Verline McCraw
ODESSA — Dorothy Verline McCraw, 77, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2004, in Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Dorothy was born January 20, 1927, in Nacogdoches County to P.W. and Nora Wilkerson. She was raised in the Abilene area and attended Abilene High School. On September 5, 1945, she married
Ray Edward McCraw in Trent, Texas. She owned and operated Dot’s Beauty Salon for 29 years. She was a member of Greenfield Acres Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Wilkerson, Randy Wilkerson, Bill Tennison, Richard Tennison, Paul Wesley Wilkerson and Brian Wilkerson.
She is survived by her sons, Riley McCraw and wife, Linda, of Arlington and Roger McCraw and wife, Jeannie, of Pleasanton, Texas; two daughters, Connie Sue Peery of Odessa and Linda Carey and husband, Elvin, of Crane; five grandchildren, David, Deanna, Hayden, Angela and Barret; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Meagan, Logan, Sebastian and Vince; one sister, Mildred Wright and Husband Floyd, of Odessa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and five brothers, Clifton, Bernice, Hot Shot, Bug and E.J. Wilkerson.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Bob L. Albin
PERRY, Okla. — Bobby “Bob” Levern Albin, 73, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the In-Patient Unit of Hospice Midland.
Bob was born March 10, 1931, at the farm home of his grandparents, Ellsworth and Effie Albin southwest of Perry, Oklahoma. He attended Lawnview, Pikes Peak and Hunter rural schools. He also attended the Lutheran School and High School in Perry. On September 28, 1951, Bob married
Wilma Carol Hise and together they celebrated just shy of 53 years together. He had been a resident of Midland, Texas, since May 1978.
In January 1954, Bob began his career with Mud Products, later to become known as Baroid, a division of National Lead Co., a leading oil and gas drilling fluids company. Beginning as a truck driver, Bob worked his way up in the company as warehouse manager, field engineer and retired as West Texas Area Technical Service Engineer in March 1989. During his 35-year career, he worked at Baroid offices in Perry, Duncan and Lindsay, Oklahoma; Gering, Nebraska; Carmi, Fairfield and Olney, Illinois; Gainesville, Whitesboro, Fort Stockton, Monahans, Odessa and Midland, Texas.
His mother and loving stepfather, Hazel and James L. “Roy” Dickson and one son, Steven Lee Albin, preceded Bob in death.
Bob is survived by his wife, Wilma Albin of Midland, Texas; two sons, Rick L. Albin of Midland, Texas, and Eddie L. Albin and wife, Kim, of Eldorado, Texas; two daughters, Barbara McCallister and husband, Dean, of Wink, Texas, and Cathy Davila and husband, John, of Devine, Texas; five grandsons; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004, at Brown-Dugger Funeral Home in Perry, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Grace Hill cemetery in Perry. Midland arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, (432) 683-5555.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the charity of one’s choice.
Mary Clark
ODESSA — Mary Clark, 77, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Seabury Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Mindel officiating. Burial will follow at the Andrews cemetery in Andrews.
Mary Clark was born January 21, 1927, in Brookville, Pa., to Albert and Florence Weaver. She was a member of First Christian Church and was active in church activities and an avid bridge player. She was employed as a secretary and had her real estate license.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Clark; son, Robert A. Clark; and brother, Don Weaver.
She is survived by her son, Phillip Clark of Odessa; brother, Dale Weaver and wife, Kathy, of Pearland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
