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BETTY JEAN CALLENDER RAMSEY
A celebration of the life of Betty Jean Callender Ramsey, 71, of Palacios, Tx, was held July 3, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios. A private family burial was to follow at a later time in Bedias, Tx.
Mrs. Ramsey born Dec. 27, 1941, in Madisonville, Tx. to Laverne and Marguerite Callender. She entered into the presence of her heavenly Father on the morning of June 29, 2013, following a lengthy struggle to recover from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Betty Jean was raised in Troup, Tx. and graduated from Troup High School in 1960. Following in her mother's footsteps, she attended Tyler Junior College and Sam Houston State University where she graduated with a teaching degree in 1964. While at Sam Houston, she met and married
Carrel O. Ramsey of Palacios. Following college, Betty Jean and Carrel made their home in Palacios where they have lived, raised their family and been an active part of First Baptist Church and the community for many years.
Betty Jean lived her life with three priorities: God, family, service to others. She became a born-again Christian as a child and she lived her life in a way that she not only said she was a Christian; she showed that to all who knew her. She had a servant's heart and was always willing to help anyone with anything, anytime of the day or night. She raised her family in a Godly home and was a constant support for her children. In her 44 years as an educator, her students also reaped the benefits of learning about God's love through a Christian teacher who was an example for them to follow.
One of the things Betty Jean was most proud of was her four grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader in whatever they were participating in and often traveled between Katy, College Station or wherever they were participating in events just to be with them and support them. She was a familiar face to her grandchildren's friends, many of who referred to her as "Grandma" as well.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Carrel O. Ramsey; daughters Shongh Smith and husband Steven Smith of Katy and Latrichia Thomas and husband Richard Thomas of College Station; grandchildren Derek Smith, Connor Thomas, Brandon Smith and Janelle Thomas; sisters Kay Evans of Troup, and Helen Cole and her husband Jerry A. Cole of Bedias; and numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Laverne and Marguerite Dishongh Callender and her brother-in-law, Glen Evans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Betty Jean Ramsey to First Baptist Church, Palacios or Bedias Baptist Church, Bedias, Tx.
DIANA GONZALES
Funeral services for Diana Gonzales, (Miss G), 53, of Palacios, were held July 1, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Miss Gonzales was born Sept. 28, 1959 to Robert and Lydia Gonzales. She passed away June 22, 2013.
Diana, best known as (Miss G) by her students, was a school teacher and a bus driver at Tidehaven I.S.D. She also worked as a dispatcher at the Palacios Police Dept. when needed.
Diana is survived by her brother Ruben Gonzales and wife Julia of Markham, TX; sister Nora Flores of Austin, TX; ex-brother-in-law David Flores of Corpus Christi, TX; two nephews Ruben Gonzales Jr. and Robert David Flores; 4 nieces Amy Elaine G. Marroquin (Saul), Melinda G. Zepeda (Sergio), Jennifer G. Rhodes (Justin) and Natalia Flores; 2 great-nieces Audrey Marie Zepeda and Julyssa Alida Marroquin; 7 great-nephews Isaac and Anthony Zepeda, Enrique, Christopher and Christian Marroquin and Mason and Gavin Rhodes; and also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and students.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Robert and Lydia Gonzales; paternal grandparents Ramon and Estela Gonzales; maternal grandparents Lauro and Lucinda Trevino; and numerous family members.
LYDIA T. GONZALES
Funeral services for Lydia T. Gonzales, 79, of Palacios, TX were held July 1, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mrs. Gonzales was born on Nov. 30, 1933 to Lauro and Lucinda Trevino along with her 7 brothers Lauro, Lupe, Gilbert, Ramon, Porfiro, Ralph, and Abelardo and 6 sisters Alberta, Amelia, Beatrice, Concepcion, Mary and Rosie.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was loved by many.
Lydia is survived by her son Ruben Gonzales and wife Julia of Markham, TX; daughter Nora Flores of Austin, TX and ex-son-in-law David Flores of Corpus Christi, TX; two grandsons Ruben Gonzales Jr. of Llano and Robert David Flores of Austin; 4 granddaughters Amy Elaine G. Marroquin (Saul), Melinda G. Zepeda (Sergio), Jennifer G. Rhoades (Justin) and Natalia Flores; 2 great-granddaughters Audrey Marie Zepeda and Julyssa Alida Marroquin; 7 great-grandsons, Isaac and Anthony Zepeda, Enrique, Christopher and Christian Marroquin and Mason and Gavin Rhoades.
She was proceded in death by her husband Robert Gonzales; daughter Diana Gonzales; parents Lauro and Lucinda Trevino; brothers Lauro Trevino, Lupe Trevino, Ramon Trevino, Gilbert Trevino; and sisters Alberta Ozuna, Amelia Galvez and Rosie Coronado.
ROSA HINOJOSA BARRON
Funeral services for Rosa Barron, 44, of Palacios, TX were held June 27, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mrs. Barron was born Aug. 30, 1968 to Bernabe and Felicitas Hinojosa Barron. She passed away June 22, 2013.
She is survived by her parents; adoptive mother, Amelia Sandoval of Mexico; her husband, Luis Baez, Sr.; sons Johnathan Kepple, Christopher Kepple, and Luis Baez, Jr., all of Palacios; sisters Maricela Ayala and Yolanda Perez of Palacios and Herlinda Barron Hinojosa of Mexico; and brother Juan Jose Barron Hinojosa of Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Uvalde Barron Hinojosa.
Arrangements were with Artero Funeral Home in Port Lavaca, (361) 552-2300.
LARRY GENE TAYLOR
Larry Gene Taylor of Austin, TX passed away June 15, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services were held June 21, 2013 in the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church in Austin.
Larry was always so positive and unselfish, and had an unconditional love for family and friends that matched no other.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 411 RR 620 South, Lakeway, TX 78734, (512) 263-1511.
MILDRED MARIE NESBITT
Funeral services for Mildred Marie Nesbitt, 88, of Blessing, TX, were held June 20, 2013, at the Blessing First Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Swift officiating. Interment was at Hawley cemetery.
Mrs. Nesbitt was born Jan. 16, 1925 to the late Daisy Mathus and Andrew Key. She passed away June 17, 2013.
She lived along life and was loved by many. She is now reunited with her love John Nesbitt of 68 years. No matter what they had to say about one another they truly loved each other. They always bickered about the other, but deep down it was out of love and we all knew it. Mildred will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but her memories will be cherished and will remain in our lives forever.
Mildred is survived by her children James (Judy) Nesbitt, Alvie (Elaine) Nesbitt, Floyd (Olivia) Nesbitt, Lindell, Arbie, Joyce (Robert) Smith and Carol (Carlos) Yates. She also has a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and children Joanne, Lloyd, Howard and Chuck Nesbitt.
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is by his great mercy that we have been born again because God and we have a priceless inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled beyond the reach of change and decay."
Services were under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, TX.
JOHNNIE LOUISE WILLIAMS
Johnnie Louise Williams, 91, of Palacios, Texas was born March 4, 1922 in Fort Worth and passed on June 6, 2013 in Palacios.
She was married
to Roy Williams, Jr. for 71-1/2 years and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Johnnie was a resident of Houston for 61 years, retiring with Roy to the Carachua Bay Community for 31 years. She was a Christian all her life and a member of First Baptist Church in Palacios for 31 years.
Johnnie knew that the Lord had blessed her all of her life and thanked Him in her daily prayers for her savior Jesus Christ. Her favortie songs were: When the Roll is Called ye Yander, There is Power in the Blood, and In the Garden.
She is survived by her husband; sons, Roy III and wife Judith Williams, Randy and wife Donna Williams; grandchildren, Travis and wife Crystal Williams, Amy and fiance Jimmy Narvaez, Joshua Williams and friend Christina Pavlovsky; and great grandson Kian Williams.
CLIFFORD PAUL COOPER
Clifford Paul Cooper, 81, was born on February 14, 1932 in Nixon, TX to George and Ima Ivy Cooper. He passed peacefully on June 7, 2013 surrounded by his family.
A Memorial Service was held June 10 at First Baptist Church in Palacios. Interment was at Deutschburg Community cemetery.
Paul moved to Palacios, TX in the early 40’s. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 and served in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. He married
the love of his life, Frankie Faye Stallard on June 11, 1955. To this union, sons, Stephen and Rodney Cooper were born. He worked in the oil industry and retired from Neumin Production Company as Production Supervisor. After retirement, he spent 9 years as a professional guide at the King Ranch. His passion was hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He worked with kids in 4-H and also helped popularize Team Roping. Farming and ranching were also a very big part of his life. He lived a very active lifestyle in the Deutschburg Community from 1958 until his passing. He attended the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by wife, Frankie Faye Stallard Cooper of Deutschburg; sons, Steve and Kim Cooper of El Campo, Rodney and Kathy Cooper of LaWard; grandchildren, Courtney Cooper, Alexis Cooper, Shelby Cooper, Ryan and Kara Howard and Lindsay Howard; great grandchildren, Karys and Drew Howard and Kinlea Cooper; sisters, Margie Johs of Palacios, Dorothy and Claude Collins of Palacios, Shirley Rogers of Ewing, Kentucky, sisters and brothers–in–law, Novella and Raymond Bales of Marble Falls and Fannie Raye and Bill Ivy of San Antonio and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathleen Peerbolte, and brother, Felton Cooper.
Pallbearers were Hensley Weaver, Larry Dillard, Eddie Vavra, Ronnie Kubecka, Van Crittendon, and Dick Kubecka.
Honorary Pallbearers were Cody Adams, Scott Arbuckle, Dean Blackwell, Robert Cornett, Billy Hamlin, A.J. Hebert, Bruce Kay, Craig Radley, Bill Scurlock, Brian Streams, Lonnie Williams and Bill Yeager.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Palacios or the Deutschburg cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, 361-972-2012.
