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Mabray, Audrey Lane Schultz
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Audrey Lane Schultz Mabray went home to be with the Lord on April19, 2020 at her earthly home in Houston, Texas. She was 85 years old.
Born in San Antonio, Texas on January 23, 1935, Lane was two years old when her mother Audrey was divorced of Lane’s biological father. Lane was then raised by Audrey, aunts Doris and Carolyn, and Grandmother Josephine Winter in San Antonio. When Lane was 7, Audrey was transferred from Kelly AAF base in San Antonio to San Marcos AAF base; and Audrey and Lane moved to Lockhart, Texas, where they lived for the remainder of WWII. It was there that Audrey met Melin S. “Mel” Schultz of South Dakota, who immediately upon marrying Audrey in 1945, excitedly adopted Lane as his one and only adored child. Following the end of WWII; Mel, Audrey, & Lane moved to Bellaire, Texas. Lane graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in Houston in 1952.
Lane married Thomas G. Mabray on July 11, 1953. Tom and Lane had 3 sons together – Mark, Mel, and Matt; and raised them in Houston. After Lane and Tom’s divorce, Lane became a residential realtor in 1979. In 1981, Lane moved to Junction, Texas to manage her own 660-acre purebred Limousine cattle and Appaloosa horse ranch.
In the late-1980s, Lane moved back to Houston and restarted her residential real estate career from scratch. Lane then took every course imaginable and tirelessly worked day and night to greatly build her business over the years. While her hard work, engaging personality, and talent bore Lane great success in her field; it was the associated multitude of relationships and lifetime friends borne that gave Lane joy from the fruits of her labor. If she met you once, you were never to be a stranger again or a mere acquaintance; rather, you were likely to become someone who Lane would care about deeply over her remaining lifetime. Her care for these enduring closely built bonds fueled Lane to gladly work well into her 80s. Audrey’s, Mark’s, Mel’s, and Matt’s close friends always became Lane’s close friends. Despite her hard work ethic and deep love for each of her hundreds of friends, Lane’s time and care for her loved and cherished family took priority.
Lane was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Schultz Ueckert, father Mel Schultz, stepfather Freeman Ueckert, half-brother Jim Manley, and Cousin Chris Todd. Lane is survived by sons Mark, Mel, and Matthew Mabray; daughters-in-law Elaine and Jennifer Mabray, grandchildren Jackson, Daniel and Audrey Grace Mabray, half-sister Kathleen Gillilan, sister-in-law Patty Schueneman Manley, niece Samantha Manley, and cousins Gary Todd, Susan Tondre, Bonnie Saur, and Melissa Herren.
There will be a family graveside service on Saturday April 25, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Springer-Macedonia Cemetery, Hockley, TX. The family will celebrate Lane Mabray’s life together with friends and extended family at a memorial service at Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX on a day to be determined and announced at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Mabray family.
Love, Francis Stewart
August 18, 1922 – March 11, 2010
Francis Stewart Love, born August 18, 1922, to James M. and Mattie Dean Love in McNary, Louisiana, passed away March 11, 2010, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Love was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charlie Love, James M. Love, Jr., Eugene Love, George Love, Sr., Albert Damon Love, and Lewis M. Love, and sisters, Lois Love Wagner and Evelyn Love Rooney. He is survived by son, Francis S. Love, Jr.; daughters, Bee Love DeCordova and husband, Bryan, Rachel Love Harmon and husband, Kevin, and Ruth Love; step-son, John Patrick Burke; grandsons, Juston Love, Jordan Love, Stephen DeCordova, and Scott DeCordova; granddaughter, Katie Love; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and other family, and dear special friends, Bettie Bell and Ida Geer.
Dr. Love served his country proudly in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Methodist Church and Oaks Christian Church. Dr. Love was a member and past president of the Harris County Optometric Society, and a member of the Texas Optometric Association. He was a Past Master of Melrose Lodge, his mother lodge, where he was awarded the Master Mason Degree on May 28, 1944, the Golden Trowel Award, and the 65 Year Service Award. Sir Knight Love received the RC and the Malta on February 16, 1957, and the Order of the Temple on February 23, 1957. Dr. Love was also a member of Oak Forest Lodge 1398 where he was Past Master from 2007-2008, received the Golden Trowel Award on June 17, 2002, and became a Life Member on June 24, 2002. Dr. Love was a member of Oak Forest OES 1080, Melrose Commandery 109 where he was a Past Commander, Houston Scottish Rite Bodies, and Arabia Shrine Temple.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Heights Funeral Home. The Funeral Service with Masonic Honors will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Springer-Macedonia Cemetery, Hockley, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Bud Love, Juston Love, Jordan Love, Stephen DeCordova, Scott DeCordova, Hank Wagner, Gary Love, and Ted Rooney. Honorary pallbearers are the Masons of Oak Forest Lodge and Melrose Lodge
Laumen, Johnnie
Laumen, Delois Bernice “Bee”
Delois Bernice Laumen, age 96 of Bryan passed away on December 29, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Laumen; and is survived by son, Dean R. Laumen and wife Diane; daughters Dawn Hodges and husband Douglas and Darla Hines; sister, Fritzi Harry; grandchildren, Amy Owens, Ashley Laumen Willett and husband David, Chelsea Laumen, Stephanie Hemann and husband Scott, Paula Hines and Shawn Manderscheid and Kelly Hines and wife Anna; great grandchildren, Eaden Owen, Henry and Nina Willett and Ellis Hemann as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Canon Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 1:00 – 200 PM with Funeral Service following at 2:00 PM at Canon Funeral Home. Interment will be private. [Video Tribute & Guest Book @ www.canonfuneralhome.com]
Canon Funeral Home & Monument Co.
1420 Farr St., Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3683
www.canonfuneralhome.com
Another obituary posted on Canon Funeral Home Website:
Delois Bernice Laumen died Friday, December 29, 2017 at age 96. Known as Bee to all her friends and family, she was born upstairs in a house on Texas Avenue in downtown Houston on August 25, 1921 to Dot and T.W. Fisher. She was an accomplished artist, history buff, and lover of Biblical history, Bible study, and sports. Art was always an important part of her life and she almost made a career of it after she sent off her drawings to Walt Disney Studios in California at age eighteen. Disney’s initial reply to her drawings admonished her for tracing the iconic Mickey and other characters, but she responded with a note explaining they were indeed freehand! She turned down their offer to serve as a cartoonist mostly because of her young age.
As 1939 graduate of Sam Houston High School, she spent some time as a beautician before going to work at Wyatt Metal and Boiler Works as a draftsman. With only her high school drafting class education and as the only woman in the department, she became one of the top draftsmen for Wyatt. It was there at Wyatt that Bee met her future husband, Johnnie Laumen. While he continued to work there until his retirement, she quit her job as draftsman to become a full time mom to three children, Dawn, Dean, and Darla. Bee also worked many years at the family business, Fisher Florist, as a designer.
As the children grew up and moved out, Bee renewed her interest in art and carving. She was self-taught and never had any formal training but over her lifetime created many intricate and beautiful paintings, carvings, reliefs and pieces of jewelry. She and Johnnie moved to Waller County in the 1990’s where she worked tirelessly on her gardens and art, and even laid an expansive stone patio all on her own! She lived there after his death for several years before moving to the Watercrest At Bryan retirement center in Bryan, Texas.
A lifelong Christian, Bee also found time to take Greek and Hebrew classes so she could have a better understanding of God’s word. She could quote scripture easily and developed quite a knowledge of the Word. Bee loved the Astros and followed them faithfully. Thankfully, she lived to see them crowned World Champions. Bee was active at 96: she played cards every week with her friends at Watercrest and was always ready to go out and eat, especially hot dogs, anytime someone would take her. Her stamina was admired by many several years (even decades) her junior, and was known to ride bicycles and scooters at holiday functions for the fun of it. She loved humor and to laugh, and was admired by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren for her zest. Bee lived a long life, touching many through the years and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her sister, children, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Lloyd, George Herman
George was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Cameron Iron Works for thirty-five years and retired in 1981.
Preceded in death by his parents, A. E and Johanna Margerstadt Lloyd, wife Mary Braddock, Lloyd. daughter George Ann Wessel, Sister Irene Lloyd Olson and brothers A. J Lloyd and Edward Lloyd.
George lived to be 86 years, 2 months and 13 days old.
Klein Funeral Home
Lloyd, Glenda Jordan
Glenda Jean Lloyd, age 63 of Hockley, Texas passed away on July 15, 2011.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ramsey Lee Jordan.
She was survived by her husband Gene Lloyd; mother, Ethel Jordan; brother, Taylor Jordan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 6 to 8pm.
Funeral Services will be Monday June 18, 2011, at 10am at Canon Funeral Home
Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.
Glenda lived to be 63 years, 6Â months and 7 days old
Canon Funeral Home
Lloyd, Glenn Ray (Reverend)
Reverend Glenn Ray Lloyd, age 77 of Waller, passed away on October 26, 2004. He was preceded in death by his older brother James C. Lloyd. Ray was called to the Methodist ministry in 1963 and served churches in the Texas Conference. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lloyd; sons, Mike Lloyd and wife Leslie, and Tim Lloyd; daughters, Sandra Lloyd Dodd and husband Charles, Susan Winfree and husband Travis, and Tammy Haley and husband Terry; stepchildren, David Prewitt and wife Margaret, and Karen Sarver and husband Dirk; grandsons, Rodney, Steven, Kevin, Jason, and Clint; granddaughters, Renee, Susanne, Alicia, Christi, Traci, Jennifer, and Haley; 15 great grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; and 9 step great grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, October 28, 2004, from 5 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services was Friday, October 29, 2004, at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Macedonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the United Methodist Church of Waller.
Ray lived to be 77 years, 6 months and 30 days old.
Canon Funeral Home
Lloyd, John Nelson
Lloyd, James
James Lloyd, age 80, of Brazoria passed away Friday, April 24, 2004 in San Antonio, Texas.
Mr. Lloyd is survived by his son, Doug Lloyd and wife Anita; and Doug’s mother, Dorothy; daughters, Brenda Perry and Husband Fred, and Beverly Jorgensen; brother, G. Ray Lloyd; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and close friend Eulalie Crosland.
Visitation was from 5-8pm on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services was held on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with James’s brother, Rev. Glenn Ray Lloyd, officiating.
Interment followed in Springer Macedonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Springer Macedonia Cemetery.
James lived to be 80 years and 3 days old.
Canon Funeral Home