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Baird, Eva
Abbott, Opal Vivian
Ragland, Mary Ruth Snow
(December 19, 1939 – July 15, 2022)
Mary Snow Ragland was born, December 19, 1939, to Robert and Annie (Dinkins) Snow.
She was raised in Waller County, Texas, having attended the Waller Schools. Mary was involved in Waller High School, where she graduated. While at WHS, Mary was In the Band, playing French Horn; She was a Twirler; she played Basketball; and she was an outstanding Volleyball Player making All-State. Years later, she stated, that she turned down a college scholarship, to stay closer to home and family. In Houston she
participated in City Leagues qualifying for the first women’s Olympic
Volleyball Games.
In 2016, Mary was inducted into the Waller Athletics Hall of Fame. She
was so honored to walk onto the Waller Football field and be announced
as one of the inductees. Mary was married and had one child, her
beloved, Donna Lynn Pinto (Wright), she affectionately referred to as
Donnie.
Mary was a member of Eastern Star of Bellville; the Daughters of the
American Revolution; and Horse associations; also, being a Member of
Rotary. Mary was a realtor and broker. In Houston, she was a top selling
agent for Century 21 of Commercial properties. She often spoke highly of
Jim Crowley Realty, where she got her start in the field. She owned her
own offices, in Bellville and Brenham. Mary loved selling real estate and
finding out things, such as a piece of property being originally part of an
old Spanish land grant. She retired in 2017, from Brenham, where she
was realtor of the year, at one point. Her plaques were posted proudly on
the walls of her office. She loved playing cards; board games, and
Genealogy.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna Wright (Raymond “Bubba”
Janosky); grandchildren Wade Wright (Dillon Anders), Wesley Wright
(Ana), and Warren Wright; brother Donald Snow; sister Joy Smith;
brother-in-law Harold Buckley; sister-in-law Elaine Snow; brother-in-law
Ray Stanford (Sharon). She also had numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was proud to be an Aunt.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Annie Snow;
brother Dwayne Snow; sisters Bobbie Buckley and Barbara Stanford.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s
Association at www.alz.org.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 8-10am at Canon
Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 10am with Pastor Tom
Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Springer Macedonia
Cemetery.
Butler, Dottie Jane
Dottie Jane Butler was born January 15, 1926, in Woodville, Tx to Joe Thomas
and Iola Butler.
She went to be with Jesus on November 8, 2017, at the age of 91. Dottie graduated
from Kirby high school in Woodville, Tx in 1944. She continued her education at
the Western Union School in Springfield, Missouri where she graduated as a
counter clerk in 1946.
Starting in 1948 she began working in the Nabisco factory in Houston Tx, were
she worked for 42 years.
After retirement she was close to and helped care for Lois and Ellis Clepper’s
children while Lois worked.
She was an active member of the Nabisco Retiree Club and even attended
meetings this year.
Dottie Butler loved the Lord and was a member of Faith Assembly of God
Church in Houston TX for decades and more recently began attending Champion
Cowboy Church in Hockley TX.
She loved fishing, gardening, sewing, baking, cooking, traveling and spending
time with family.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents; Joe Thomas Butler and Iola Segrest
Butler, and siblings; Essie Ola Butler, Clara Izora Wheat, Tommy Lewis Butler,
Esther Belle Denham, Harriet Lucille Lazenby, Avis Marie Biscamp and James
Richard Butler, and niece Anna Lois Clepper and special friend Robert Pfeffer.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and
even some great great nieces and great great nephews.
We would like to thank niece; Louise Stewart, and great nieces; Tonia Brown &
Leanne Kuciemba,
and the many caregivers at Heartis and Compassionate Care Hospice for their
dedicated care of Dottie for the past few months.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM on Friday, November
10, 2017 at Klein Funeral Home in Magnolia.
A celebration of Dottie’s life will be held at 2
PM on Saturday November 11, 2017, at Klein Funeral Home with Rev. Gary
Butcher, Patricia Ruth Holder
Patricia Ruth Holder Butcher was born in South Houston on May 18, 1940.
She had a premature birth and challenging neurological issues to overcome,
yet she did so and proved to be a profoundly intelligent child. She was a
talented musician with the ability to play complete songs on the piano after
only hearing them and also became a member of the Texas All-State Choir
as a Soprano her senior year of high School.
She was a graduate of Pasadena High School in 1958 and later Massey
Business College yet gave up her career for marriage and to raise two boys.
After her divorce, she moved back to Texas with her boys in 1976 to live
with her foster parents Harry and Iva Breneman.
She began to work in Food Service with Tomball I.S.D. and retired after
many years of service for the district. Patricia was an active member of First
Baptist Church, Tomball and was a singer in the sanctuary choir. She was a
member of the Tomball Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #838 and was a
frequent pianist of the order.
She was a beloved resident at Brookdale Champion Senior Living. She
loved the church services, singing, and bible study. She loved to read about
and watch television programs on religion, esoteric matters and lost
civilizations. She loved her savior Jesus Christ and she leaned on Him until
He finally called her home.
Baker, Frances Lenora Sullivan
Frances “Sissy” Lenora Sullivan Baker, age 79, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, in Tomball, Texas. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Houston. Sissy was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Nettie and Raymond Menn; father, Odell Sullivan; sisters, Virginia Jones and her husband Finis, and Joan Marie Fowlkes and her husband Byron; and her nephew, Gary Kubala. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, William Baker of Houston; nephew, Jerry Jones and wife Debbie of Tomball; nephew, Ronald Jones of Houston; niece, Sharon McFarland and husband Ray of Brenham; niece,
Diane Fields of Spring; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to so many wonderful people that assisted Sissy and Bill, as well as the entire family, throughout these difficult times. To the following people, we can never thank you enough; to those of you who came to visit and pray with Sissy, we are so grateful; and, to all of you from Lindale Assembly of God, some of whom may have been missed below, we are forever grateful….may God bless….we love you dearly. From Lindale Assembly of God, thank you to Pastor Jana Meeks, Pat, Nancy, Della, Susan, Bonnie, and, Lisa; neighbors, Ray and Marilyn, and Ginger and Diana;
from VeraCare Hospice, thank you to Nurse Laci, Nurse Renee, Nurse Nancy, and Chaplain Donna; Park Manor of Tomball, the Director of Nursing, Valerie; St. Luke’s at The Vintage, Dr. Nathani, Dr. Iqbal, and Nurse Venus; and Sissy’s very close and loving friend, Sharlot Sumner. A visitation with the family will be held at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Lindale Assembly of God, 503 Reid St., Houston, Texas 77022, with the Funeral Service to immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Sissy will be laid to rest at
Springer Macedonia Cemetery, 26000 Springer Cemetery Rd. in Hockley, Texas.
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Attaway, Jesse Robert Attaway, Jr.
Jesse Robert Attaway, Jr. passed away in Huntsville, Texas on September 19, 2021. He was born November 27, 1964, in Cleveland, Texas to Jesse Robert, Sr. and Charlotte (Alexander) Attaway. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Kathy Ann Attaway. Jesse is survived by his daughter Jillian Reed Attaway and fiancé Rhea Wilhite, son Kyle Trout, and son Keith Trout; grandson Roman Wilhite and another grandchild on the way; Sister Cheryl Attaway of San Antonio, Texas; nephews Steven Attaway, Matthew Attaway, and Jason Attaway; Longtime friend and caregiver Janice Reed. And will also be missed by numerous extended family and friends. Jesse spent all of his career as a master auto technician. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing and singing Karaoke. He was an avid NASCAR fan, often traveling to go to shows and races. He also loved the thrill of playing the stock market. He will be truly missed by those he leaves behind to cherish his memory and protect his legacy. The family will have a memorial service at the Springer Macedonia Cemetery at a later date
Erbentraut, Thomas
Our sweet son, brother, uncle and friend was taken to rest with his Father and join the Angels in Heaven on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 11:18pm. Born Thomas Frank Erbentraut September 27, 1964, in Waupaca, Wisconsin to Edwin Frank Erbentraut and Betty Mae (Schmidt-Erbentraut) Moss. His father preceded his death. Tom is survived by his mother, four siblings, eight nephews, five nieces, and two great-nephews; sister Gerith Sheffer, and her sons Jeremiah and Phillip; sister Jeanne Burton and husband Robert; Jeanne’s children include son Brandon Wilson and wife Agnes, and their son Wyatt; daughter Aubrey Beel and husband Adam; son Ian Wilson and wife Breanna, and their son Grey; sister Rebecca Dawson and husband Micah; Rebecca’s children include daughters Hayley, Lorelei, and Abigail Laughlin, and sons Sean and Justin Dawson; brother Will Moss and wife Danielle; Will’s children include sons Evan and Finn, and daughter Amelia. Tom was an active member of Sagemont Church and a participant in Special Friends. He was known for his childlike charm, his beautiful smile, and his infectious laugh. Tom could talk to anyone about anything. He loved making friends, sharing stories, and being surrounded by his family. Tom’s hobbies were well known by all who loved him. Tom collected sports jerseys, hat pins, watches, belt buckles, and lots of CD’s. His favorite sports included basketball, football, and wrestling. He even enjoyed acting out wrestling moves with his nephews from time to time. Those who knew Tom, all had a special place in their heart for him. He was pure innocence. Please join us in celebrating his life at 3:00pm Sunday, February 16, at Niday Funeral Home, with
visitation prior to the service at 2:30pm. A private burial will be held in Hockley, Texas
Clepper, Lela Myrtle Briers
