Linda Sue Crawford Brooks was born on November 20, 1952, in Tyler, Texas. Surrounded by her loving family, she transitioned to eternity with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2019, in Richardson, Texas, at age 66.  Linda attended Robert E. Lee High School where she was a Track and Field athlete. She graduated with the Class of 1972 and continued her education at North Texas State University, now University of North Texas, where she earned a Bachelor of Business...

Jauvada Curtis was born on February 21, 1917, in Hall County, Texas. She transitioned on November 14, 2019, in Mesquite, Texas, at age 102.  Jauvada attended high school and went on to marry at age 19. She enjoyed a career as a seamstress in her early years. Later in life, she enjoyed her role as "The Tea Lady" at Furr's Cafeteria. After many years of service at Furr's, Jauvada retired. She was predeceased by her husband, William R. "Bill" Curtis; son,...

Nancy Brininger was born on August 4, 1962, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Surrounded by her loving family, she went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2019, in Mesquite, Texas.  Nancy graduated from St. John's High School. She went on to attend college and enjoyed a career as a buyer in electronics. Later in her career, she became a buyer in sporting goods. She worked at various companies, some including Crouzet, Extruders, and BSN Sports.  She married the love of her...

John Henry Ford, Jr. was born on June 29, 1953, to John Henry Ford, Sr. and Lonnie Mae Montgomery Ford in Warner Robins, Georgia. Surrounded by his loving family, he transitioned to eternity with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2019, in Garland, Texas.  John left Georgia as a child and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, with his family. At a young age, he accepted Christ at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. He attended East High School and went on to begin a longtime career in the...

On September 7, 1911, a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Elgin and Amanda Anderson in Grimes County, Texas. They named her Lillian Elizabeth.  She attended school and began working at a young age, as was common in the early 1900's. She later moved to Rosebud, Texas. In 1932, she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Eddie Giles. To their union, four daughters were born. Lillian professed her love for Christ at an early age. She served in the church throughout...

Lee Edward Bellew was born on December 9, 1941, in Texarakana, Arkansas. With his loving wife at his side, he transitioned to eternity on October 26, 2019, in Mesquite, Texas.  The older of two sons born to George Edward and Velma Clevenger Bellew, Lee graduated from Arkansas High School in Texarkana. He went on to enjoy a career in printing as a Steel Rule Die Maker. For many years, he worked at Pollock Paper Company where he began as a scrapper and eventually served his...

Ralph Neyson Taylor was born on May 10, 1951, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He transitioned on October 23, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas.  Ralph graduated from Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport. He went on to attend Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He later earned his Master's degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He enjoyed a career as a Sales Consultant for new homes and retired from managing...

Lillie Williams was born on September 30, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. She transitioned to eternity with her Lord on October 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas.  The fourth of 11 children, Lillie attended Harlan High School. She went on to pursue her Associate's degree and enjoyed a longtime career in sales and marketing at Soft Sheen. Specifically, she marketed Shop Talk, a cosmetology trade magazine.  Lillie accepted Christ as a young child. Until her health began to...

Sherri Nell Clem was born on November 8, 1953, in Galveston, Texas. She passed away on October 11, 2019, in Addison, Texas, at age 65.  Sherri was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Stanton, daughter, Kathy, and husband, John Clem. Those left to cherish fond memories include her son, Johnathan Clem; granddaughter, Jenesis Clem; brother, Ricky Stanton; friend, James Hayes; brother-in-law, Durward Clem; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Russell J. Dembach was born on October 5, 1940, in Long Beach, California.  He passed away on October 9, 2019, in Dallas, Texas, at age 79.  Russell was predeceased by his parents, Russell Joseph and Ottis Alva Dembach, Sr. Those left to cherish precious memories include his wife, Aicha Dembach; daughters, Mandy Delahoz (Melina) and Wendy Dembach; grandchildren: James Kaimana McGowian, Micah Keoni McGowian, and Wendy Dembach; sister, Emily Kaye Mitchell; and a host of...