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BAILEY
Myrtle P. Bailey, of Splendora, Texas, passed away March 30, 2006 at the age of 91. She was born in Oklahoma on October 4, 1913. Preceded in death by her husband, Jasper L. Bailey, parents, sisters and brothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Ferguson, Doris and Leon Wilson, Rita and Cloyce Nelson; sibling, Orval Pate, 5 grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 2006, 2:00 to 9:00 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.
Browder
John Craig Browder departed this life on April 2, 2006. A native of San
Jacinto County, he was a longtime resident of Houston and, since 1988, lived in retirement in his hometown of Coldspring. Craig was the third child of Jim and Mildred Leslie Browder, who preceded him in death, as did a brother who died in childhood. He received his schooling in Coldspring, served in the United States Army in the European theater during World War II, and did college work at several institutions. He was one of the first "campus boys" who were permitted to take classes at the Mary Hardin-Baylor College, which then restricted its enrollment to women, and while attending the University of Texas at Austin he worked as a house parent at the Texas School for the Deaf, where he mastered sign language, a skill he kept throughout his life.
He took additional classes at Sam Houston State University before graduating from the University of Houston in 1950. He went to work for Robertson Tank Lines, advancing to the post of traffic manager, remaining with the company until his retirement.
Craig married Wilma Jean Atkins in 1947. This union produced four daughters, Gwen Richardson of Athens, Sally Browder of Batesville, Arkansas, Jeanine Johnson of Arlington, and Peggy Collins of Tomball, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. All survive him, as do his brother and sister, James Leslie Browder of Waverly and Sally Browder Atkins of Coldspring, and a host of cousins and nieces and nephews.
He was a deacon at Willow Meadows Baptist Church in Houston and at First Baptist in Coldspring, a volunteer at Care/Share of San Jacinto County, a member of the Senior Citizen Center of Coldspring Board of Directors, and an active member of the Coldspring Lions Club. He was quick to offer help whenever it was needed and just as quick to avoid calling attention to himself for helping. While his wife Wilma was church missionary at Willow Meadows Baptist he went with her on visits, showing great compassion and a remarkable ability to remember the names and circumstances of vast numbers of people who needed the kindness of the church. They made a great team in that work as in so much else.
Craig created delight everywhere he went. He was unfailingly kind and cheerful. He had a legion of friends who always welcomed his arrival and were always welcomed by him. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing with his grandkids, playing golf, cards, and games of all kinds, and rooting for the many sports teams that received his allegiance.
Some of his friends kidded him that he went to so many colleges because he knew some of them had to be winning at something. No one laughed at such jokes harder than Craig, who was secure in who he was and how much he was loved. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Pace-Stancil, Coldspring. The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church, Coldspring, Wednesday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m.
WINFREY
Frank “Weeman” Winfrey of Stephen Creek, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the age of 69. He was born in Willow Spring, Texas on January 12, 1937 to Tom and Gladys Winfrey of whom preceded him in death along with his son, Baby Frank Winfrey.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Dolores Terry Winfrey; daughter, Sissy Winfrey Martin; sons, Terry Winfrey and wife, Kim, Scott Winfrey; grandchildren, Tiffany, Laura, Kallie, and Kelsie Winfrey, Casey Martin and wife, Kristy, Wrangler, Lacy, and Ty Martin, Ross Tom and Colby Winfrey; great-grandchild, Haydin Rose Martin; and a special thanks to Wrangler for taking care of Pappaw, we love you and many other cherished family members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 7, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Paul Horton Church, Stephen Creek, Texas with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stephen Creek, Texas.
JORDAN
Mary Lou Jordan, 64, of Porter, TX, passed away Wed. 4/5/06. She was born in Eunice, LA on 6/22/41. Services were held Fri. 4/7/06, 10:30 am, Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, TX, interment at Houston National Cemetery.
TOUCHET
Lucy Benoit Touchet of Livingston, TX, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the age of 75. She was born in Gueydan, LA. on December 20, 1930 to Albert Benoit JR. and Aline Hargrave Benoit.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda M. Leger and husband, Billy Ray, JR.; stepdaughter, Audrey Luquette and husband, Junior; sons, Steven L. Benoit and wife, Linda, Gerald Touchet and wife, Melissa, Randy Touchet and wife, Tina; grandchildren, David Benoit, Michele Hastings, Angelica Hearnsberger, Robert Reyes, Billy R. Leger JR., Lisa Benoit, Christy Leger, Ava Touchet, Vanessa Chauvin, Randi Lynn Touchet; Thirteen great grandchildren; One great-great grandchild; brothers, Andy Benoit and wife, Helen, Ernest Benoit and wife, Edna Mae.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, 2006, 11:00a.m. at Concord Church, Rye, Texas with interment at Concord Cemetery.
NELSON
Elizabeth Anne Nelson, age 50, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2006 at her home in Coldspring, Texas. Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas on July 30, 1955 to Charles Frank and Mary Alice Nelson. She was a sales representative for an electrical supply company in Houston, Texas and acquired many caring friends.
She is survived by her brothers, Charles Allen Nelson and wife, Barbara, Steven Joseph Nelson; nephews, Richard A. Geers, Jason F. Geers, Keith J. Nelson and Jeffery Nelson; one niece, Leila Nelson with many loving cousins and cherished friends.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 14250 Hwy. 150 West, Coldspring, Texas; 936/653-2641.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 13, 2006, 2:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring, Texas. Bro. Carl Williamson will conduct the service with interment at Hayman Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.
BOYINGTON
Douglas S. Boyington, 79, of Coldspring, TX, passed away 4/10/06. He was born in Uriah, AL on 12/16/26.
Services were held Wed., 4/12/06, 10:00 am at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, TX.
RUSH
Lillian “Granny” Rush, 92 of Shepherd, TX, passed away Wed., 4/12/06. She was born in Kilgore, TX on 12/15/13.
Services were held Sat., 4/15/06, 10:00 am at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
