Delores O’Brien

1945-2016

Memorial services for Delores O’Brien were held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Tundra Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Glossop and the Rev. George Decker officiating.

A graveside service was held, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Dallas/Fort Worth Cemetery.

Delores O'Brien, 71, entered into eternal peace on Sept. 21, 2016, peacefully at her home with her daughter Lora by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bruce O'Brien.

She is survived by her five children: one son, Scott Adams; and four daughters, Lora Lynn Hietala, Bobbie Villarreall, Michelle Yoder, and Cheryl Martin Poston; as well as several grandchildren and many great- grandchildren.

She was a very devoted wife and she dearly loved her family and friends. She was very strong in her Christian faith and was a member of Tundra Baptist Church. 

She loved gardening and she especially loved roses. She was a photography enthusiast at heart and had the honor of her works being published. She loved to travel with the mountain regions and canyons being among her favorite places.  She enjoyed knitting and was creative in making gifts for loved ones.  

Children's charities and organizations were especially dear to her, for which she donated.

Evelyn Maxine Loving

1927-2016

Graveside services for Evelyn Maxine Loving, 89, of Wills Point were held Sept. 24, 2016, at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas. 

Services were under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.

She passed away Wednesday night, Sept. 21, 2016, in Sunnyvale.

She was born July 1, 1927 in Dallas, the daughter of Jesse J. Dyess and Evvie Lee Craft Dyess.  She was raised in Dallas and graduated from Sunset High School. 

On Aug. 5, 1946, she married Elmer J. Loving in Lufkin.  Ms. Loving was employed by various companies as a bookkeeper.  In 1991, she retired from Pritchett’s Jewelry Casting Company in Terrell.  Prior to moving to Lake Tawakoni in 1970, she lived in Dallas. 

She enjoyed working crossword puzzles in ink, watching NASCAR racing, feeding her cats and birds and taking care of her dog, Chico.  She loved her family very much, especially her grandson, Matthew. 

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Evvie Dyess; husband, Elmer J. Loving on Nov. 28, 2005; brother, Jesse E. Dyess; two sisters-in-law, Myrl Temple and Inez Craft and husband, George. 

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Collier and husband, Richard of Wills Point; brother, Jack Dyess of Fort Worth; and a grandson, Matthew Collier, of Wills Point.

Pallbearers were Matthew Collier, Randall Dyess, David Oberle and Richard Gonzales.

Honorary pallbearers were  Alan Dyess, Kenneth Dyess and Richard Dyess

Jimmy Ray Taylor

1940-2016

Services for Jimmy Ray Taylor were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton,  with Bro. Randy Crudgington officiating.

Interment was at Old Bethel Cemetery in Canton.

He passed away Sept. 18, 2016, in Tyler.

He was born Sept. 21, 1940, in Pauls Valley, Okla. to John Fletcher and Ruth Ozell Taylor.

He grew up and attended school in Pauls Valley, Okla. He joined the Air Force and served as a Military Policeman.

He married on Nov.22, 1961, and moved to Dallas where he was employed at Dallas Power and Light for 36 years.  He retired to Pray, Mont., for several years before moving to Canton in 2000.  He loved softball and played well into his 50s even sometimes playing with broken bones.

He also enjoyed genealogy, fishing and hunting.  He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and was a UT fan.  He loved his family and friends and there was nothing that he would not do for them.  He attended Oak Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Terry of Canton; daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Randy Grimes of Athens; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Joel Harris of Morton, Miss; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Christi Taylor of Lake Dallas; daughter, Kristi Pepper of Athens; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and eight brothers and sisters.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 15 brothers and sisters.

Nettie Swinney

1919-2016

Services for Nettie Swinney were held Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at Hilliard Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark McClanahan officiating. Burial was at Union Chapel Cemetery.

Nettie Mae Shaw Swinney was born Nov. 16, 1919, in the Lawrence Community of Kaufman County.  She passed away at the age of 96 on Sept. 22, 2016, in Canton. 

She had been a resident of Van for 36 years, and the Lady of Yesteryear in 2002.  She was a member of Van United Methodist Church.

Nettie was preceded in death by her husband, Dorwin Swinney; parents, Thomas Kyle Shaw and Jimmy Alice Jacobs Shaw; sister-in-law, Lee Cade; sister, Eunice; and brother Wilbur.

Survivors include two nieces, Jennifer Lively and Susan Faith; great-nephew, Laramie Lively; great-great-niece, Brenda Wynn; many other distant family members; and countless friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486, or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Ronald Pittmon Dawson

1932-2016

Services for Ronald Pittmon Dawson, 84, of Canton, were held Sept. 29, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Mike Roberson officiating.

Mr. Dawson passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Tyler.

He was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Canton to B.J. Dawson and Lottie Bell Pittmon Dawson.

He grew up in the Canton area and was a Christian by faith. He served his country during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Trieste, Italy. He served in the Recon Honor Guard for many generals and the Secretary of State, Clare Boothe Luce. He was very proud of his service to his country.

He was a barber by trade for many years in the Dallas and Canton areas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cattle ranching, raising peas and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Selma; brothers and sisters-in-law: Perry Max and Ruth of Florida; Harold and Alyce of Dallas; Charles and Wanda of Richardson; Jerry and Susie of Wills Point; and Allen and Sandra of Canton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ben; and sister, Sally Hilliard.

Interment was at Haven of Memories in Canton.

Carmen Hernandez White
1938-2016

Services for Carmen Hernandez White, 78, of Canton were held on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Roger Hart officiating.

Interment was at Tidmore Cemetery in Van Zandt County near the Henderson County Line.

Mrs. White passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at her home in Canton with her husband by her side.

She was born on March 14, 1938 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas to Elias and Carmen Morales Hernandez.

Carmen was reared in Dallas, TX and when she grew up she worked at Baylor Hospital for 3 years. Then she worked at Sears Roebuck on Lamar Street for 28 years which she retired from. She moved to Canton when she met her husband, J.C. White and they married on January 2, 1980.  After retirement in 1990, Mrs. White and her husband spent several years traveling by R.V. with many of their friends. They enjoyed playing and singing music with groups all around East Texas. They performed Gospel, Old Country, and Bluegrass music. Carmen was the lead singer and Bass Guitar Player. Carmen’s other hobbies and special interests included crocheting, puzzles especially of Birds, and watching and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.

Carmen was baptized at the Canton Church of Christ which she attended regularly until her health would not allow her to do so anymore. Her church family remained her special support group.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Carmen Morales Hernandez; daughter, Elizabeth Grace Roundtree; two brothers; and three sisters.  

Carmen is survived by her husband, J.C. White; son, Benji Roundtree of Dallas; daughter, Rebecca Roundtree of Plano; step-son, and wife, Ricky and Sharon White of Canton; step-son and wife Ricky and Sharon White of Canton; step-daughter and husband, Linda and Stephen Box of Canton; numerous grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;  and three sisters.

Pallbearers were grandchildren; Christopher Rose, Timothy White, Jeremy Treadway, Brian Box, Matthew White, and John Box.

Clarence Tawater

1921-2016

Services for Orval Clarence Tawater, 95, of Canton, were held Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, with Bro. Altus Womble and Bro. Jonathan Smith officiating.

He passed away October 1, 2016, in Canton.

He was born June 21, 1921, in Big Sandy to Noah Frank Tawater and Helen Mae Morse.

He grew up in Canton where he attended school. He joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, he enlisted in the Army where he served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He retired in 1963 after serving 20 years.

He married Frances Wages on Nov. 6, 1954, and they spent the next 62 years together. They raised two children moving around the country and settled in Canton after his service. He went to work for Tyler Pipe and retired after 20 years. He enjoyed fishing every Saturday with his son and brother.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Dorene Tawater of Canton; daughter, Susan and Floyd Royal of Pleasanton; son, Paul and Paula Tawater of Canton; grandchildren, Joey Durgin, Jordan Durgin, Jill Owen, and Josh Tawater; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Jayden, Austin, Allie, Nikolas and Preston; sisters, Georgia Lide and Lacolia London; and brother, Cleo Tawater.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Helen Tawater; grandson, Chris Durgin; brothers, Charlie, Cecil and Butler Tawater; and sister, Mary Lee Wright.

Interment was at Cool Springs Cemetery in Canton.

Gaile Labeth Brooks

1937-2016

Funeral services for Gaile Labeth Brooks, 79, of Kaufman, were held Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Bro. James Short officiating. 

Interment followed at Rader Cemetery near Kaufman.

She passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Aug. 5, 1937, in Centrahoma, Okla., to Harry Bosworth and Naomi Linker Bosworth.  Due to her father’s job, she was raised in many areas, graduating from Paris High School. 

On June 4, 1955, she married Don Wayne Brooks in Paris.  She was formerly employed by Frito Lay in Dallas.  After retirement, she and her sister, Mary owned and operated a resale shop in Wills Point, Bargains Galore.  After seven years of operation, they closed in November 2013. She enjoyed collecting antiques.  She lived in Edgewood prior to moving to Kaufman 12 years ago. She was a member of Balch Springs Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Naomi Bosworth; and two sisters, Patricia Bosworth and Mary Free.

Survivors include her husband, Pastor Don Brooks of Kaufman; daughter, Donna Polege and husband, Eddie of Kaufman; brother, Jerry Bosworth and wife, Marilyn of Moline, Ill.; brother-in-law, Howard Free of Kaufman; sister, Sherry Boatman and husband, William of Dallas; three grandchildren, Christy Drake, Lacey Polege and fiancée, Dagoberto Matamoros and Samantha Polege; and three great-grandchildren; Payton Drake, Ethan Drake and Brayden Drake.

Pallbearers were Billy Polege, Dagoberto Matamores, Victor Lowery, Leon Ivy, William Boatman and Frankie Raney.

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Gerald Richard Whitton

1924-2016

Family graveside services for Gerald Richard Whitton, 91, of Colfax, were held Sept. 14, 2016, at Colfax Cemetery with family members officiating.

Richard, as most people knew him, died Sept. 13, 2016, in Tyler.

He was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Slaton to the late Willie and Portia Whitton. He grew up in the Whitton community in Van Zandt County. 

After serving in the Navy during World War II, he returned home and married the love of his life, Emily Celeta Mayne, the day before his 22^nd birthday in 1946.  They were married in Celeta’s aunt’s home on Big Rock Street in Canton by Mr. Whitton’s great-uncle, J. Porter Wilhite, renowned gospel minister. 

Although it rained “cats and dogs” at the wedding, their marital bliss was never dampened and they were married nearly 55 years before her death in 2001.

Mr. Whitton was a true believer in God and Jesus and was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Celeta; and his sister, Flo Anna Weldon.

Survivors include his three sons, Clint Whitton of Colfax, Mark Whitton and wife, Kay of Tuscola, and Anson Whitton and wife, Susan of Bastrop; daughter, Anita and husband, Rodney Jaeger of Rockwall; sister, Ernestine Simon of Canton; and brother Billy Jack Whitton of Fort Worth.  He had six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

All of the family rejoice in his home-going and celebrate the grace given to all believers through Christ.

Jerry Potter

1945-2016

Services for Jerry Potter, 70, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating. Interment was in Shirley Cemetery.

Mr. Potter was born Oct. 13, 1945, and passed away Sept. 23, 2016, in Mineola.

Joye Ann Fowler Stutsman

1943-2016

Graveside services for Joye Ann Fowler Stutsman, 72, of Dallas, were held Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Woodside Cemetery in Grand Saline with Bro. D’Wayne Williams officiating under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

She was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Grand Saline to Oble “Toad” Grady and Ethel Milliorn Fowler. She lived her early years in Grand Saline before moving to Dallas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tammie Craft; sister, Dovie Fowler; and brother, Grady Eugene Fowler.

Survivors include her two sons, Nathan Craft and wife, Mary of Portage, Mich. and Edward Shane Craft of Palestine; two brothers, Jerry Pat Fowler of Grand Saline and Robin Fowler of Fruitvale; three sisters, Christine Erwin of Silver Lake, Glenda Williams of Grand Saline, and Esta Adley of Grand Saline; five grandchildren, Katherine Craft, Anna Craft, Randy Craft, Joye Craft, and Shane Craft Jr.; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Laura Marie Stuart

1925-2016

Services for Laura Marie Stuart, 91, of Canton, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at Eubank Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Daniell officiating.  Interment will be in Haven of Memories. 

Mrs. Stuart passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016,  at her home in Canton.  She was born Jan. 20, 1925, in Dallas to Nester Lechen and Etta Mirand Godfrey Shelton. 

She graduated from Lone Oak High School.  She lived in California for a short time and then returned to Dallas.  She and her husband moved to Canton in 1971.  She enjoyed gardening, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George D. Stuart; daughter, Patricia Ann Rucker; granddaughter, Wendy Gail Wade; two brothers: Howard and Leslie Shelton; and a sister, Vera Quarels.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Doug and Eva Stuart of Canton; daughter, Linda Fay Langford of Del Rio; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Ray Shelton; and two sisters: Marie Luedeker and Thelma Jean Mageors.

Wesley Newton Holley

1942-2016

Graveside services for Wesley Newton Holley, 74, of Wills Point, were held Oct. 6, 2016, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas. Services were under direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Mr. Holley passed away Oct. 3, 2016.

He was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Dallas to Dock Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Holley. He was raised in Dallas and graduated from WWW Samuel High School.

He met and married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Barbara Spikes, and they made their home in Balch Springs before he joined the Army during the Vietnam War.

He and Barbara moved to Wills Point in 1972. He worked as a butcher for Safeway and later in sales for Mission. He never met a stranger and loved gardening, playing poker and spending time with the grand kids.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents, Dock and Mary Holley; a son, Jeffrey Lynn Holley and a sister, Karen Holley.

Mr. Holley is survived by his son, Bobby Holley and wife, Leann of Wills Point; grandchildren, Jordan and Brittany Holley of West Tawakoni, Brandon Davidson and wife, Stacey of Fate and William Wilson of Mesquite; great-grandchildren, Lincoln Lee Davidson, Charlee Gale Davidson and Zana and Kodi Drinning.

Gerald Montgomery

1930-2016

Services for Gerald Montgomery, 86, of Canton are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Bro. Dan Tarno, Gary Sewell and Kirby Montgomery officiating.  Interment will be in Haven of Memories.

Mr. Montgomery passed away Sept. 30, 2016, in Canton.  He was born April 2, 1930, in Canton to the late Clarence and Ollie Lenor Montgomery. 

He was a member of the Wallace United Methodist Church.  He grew up in Canton and lived in Duncanville for many years before returning to Canton.  He worked in a battery factory for many years and then for the Canton School District.  He was also a farmer and a woodcutter.  He loved to volunteer at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie Montgomery; brother, Lewis Montgomery; and two sisters, Marie McKinnon and Grace Coburn.

He is survived by his brother, Ronald “Red” Montgomery and wife, Linda of Canton; niece, Mellony Montgomery of Canton; great-nephew, Ridge Taylor; niece, Jean Menough; five nephews, Kirby, Kelly and Kevin Montgomery, Larry and Dan McKinnon; and two step-daughters, Pam Sitzes and Paula Hutchens.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Jimmy Ray Grace

1932-2016

Services for Jimmy Ray Grace of Ben Wheeler were held Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating. 

Interment will be at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

He passed away Oct. 7, 2016, in Ben Wheeler.

He was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Dallas to Buel Hubard and Sula Beatrice Grace.

He served in the Air Force. He worked in the road construction business and moved around the state before making Ben Wheeler his home.  He enjoyed working on tractors. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, Jim and Jerry Don Grace; granddaughter, Becky Miller; grandson Jeremy Grace and wife Heather; granddaughter, Jeri Ashford; grandson, Matthew Grace and four great-grandchildren, Mason, Alison, Bo and Dylan. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Agnes Irene Grace and son, Billy Dale Grace.

Kenneth Lee Jackson

Funeral services for Kenneth Lee Jackson were held Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at St. Mark CME Church in Wills Point with the Rev. Joseph Lawson officiating.

 Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery.

Martha Couch

1929-1926

Memorial services for Martha Mae Couch, 86, of Wills Point will be held at a later date.

 Interment will be at the Dallas/Ft Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.

She passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in Canton.

She was born Dec. 3, 1929, in Dallas.

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Jimmie Lee Starr

1933-2016

Services for Jimmie Lee Starr, 83, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell, with Bro. Robbie Caldwell and Bro. Buddy Sadler officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

 Graveside services were at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton. Mrs. Starr passed away Oct.  10, 2016, in Wills Point.

She was born June 5, 1933, to Harold Roland and Prudie Mae Manley. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Terrell where she taught Sunday school to 3 year olds. She adored children and had owned and operated many daycare centers including Loving Care in Allen and Starr Treehouse in Terrell.  She later became a top producing real estate agent.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Starr; grandson, Flame N. Starr; brothers, Ronald Manley and Richard Manley; sisters, Margaret Nesbitt; and Melba Raz.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherri and husband, Danny Walker of Terrell; sons, David and wife, Beth Starr of Wills Point, Steve Starr of Elmo, and Lynn and wife, Rebecca Starr of Allen; grandchildren, James and Kim Starr, Brandy and Kenny Tombaugh, Benjamin and Brittny Starr, Chad Walker, Danielle Walker, Edward Graham, Matt Muela and Veronika Muela; great-grandchildren, Gunner, Summer, Sam, Ross, Karly and Nevaeh; brothers, Roland and Robert Manley; and sister, Mildred Carter.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to Texas Baptist Children's Home in Waxahachie or First Missionary Baptist Church of Terrell.

Joann Dunn

1930-2016

Memorial services will be held at a later date for Joann Dunn, 86, of Wills Point. 

She passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.

She was born May 21, 1930, in McKinney, to Joe Wade Bell and Lillie Maude Sams Bell.  She was raised in Plano, where she attended public school.  

On April 15, 1949, she married A.D. Dunn in McKinney.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidering.  She lived in Lucas prior to moving to Wills Point 17 years ago. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, A.D. Dunn on Jan. 10, 1986; daughter, Sheila Dunn in 1956; son, Stephen Dunn on Aug. 1, 2009, and all her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Jimmie Dunn and wife, Terri, of Blue Ridge and Ricky Dunn, of Wills Point; daughters, Sharon Vaquera, of Wichita, Kansas and Rebecca Hood and husband Bill of Terrell; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Lauren Elizabeth Ivey-Holt

1993-2016

Funeral services for Lauren Elizabeth Ivey-Holt were held Oct. 19, 2016, at Eubank Chapel in Canton, with Brother Bryan Easley officiating.

Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Edgewood.

Lauren Elizabeth Ivey-Holt was born on Sept. 21, 1993, to Kenneth and Karen Seekings Ivey in Lancaster. She grew up in Canton with one brother, Kevin.

She was a gifted student in school, always giving 100% of all of her time and talent. She made the Dean’s Honor Roll in two universities and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

She was also a very kind, loving and talented daughter, sister, wife and granddaughter. She was never too busy to spend time with her family.

She had a soft spot for animals of all varieties, especially kittens she rescued, giving them the special care they needed to survive. There were no strangers in Lauren’s life, just friends she hadn’t met yet.

She had the sweetest smile that lit up any room and made people feel like they had known Lauren all of their lives.

On May 7th, 2016, she married the love of her life, Dakota Holt, in Wills Point. They were so very happy and so in love. Lauren worked in Tahlequah, Okla. as a legal assistant, a job she performed to perfection. The clients entrusted to her care were always treated like no one else mattered but them. Her spare time was spent with her husband and family, enjoying the day and relaxing at Lake Tenkiller.

A Christian by faith, Lauren attended Brookside Baptist Church in Myrtle Springs. It was at Brookside she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.  For the many gifts she gave to others in her every day work, she left us all too soon on Oct. 13, 2016, in an accident. The world is a better place for Lauren’s presence here, and she has left a void in life that can never be filled.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Cecil Ivey; grandmother, Katherine Seekings; grandfather-in-law, Lyndon Holt; and great-grandparents-in-law Carl and Willie Lee Baumgardner.

She is survived by her husband, Dakota Holt of Cookson, Okla.; her father and mother, Kenneth and Karen Ivey of Kaufman; brother, Kevin Ivey of Denton; her father and mother-in-law, Tony and Brenda Holt of Wills Point; brother-in-law, Chance Holt of Wills Point, grandmother, Lorene “Mamaw” Ivey of Edgewood; and Ronald and the late Katherine Seekings of Canton; grandparents-in-law, Pat and Jimmie Coyle of Yantis; and Sandra Holt of Garland; and cousins, friends and loved ones.

Pallbearers were her brother, Kevin Ivey, Chance Holt, Randy Whitfield Jr., Danny Whitfield, Scott Siebert, Stephen Siebert, Eric Williams, Nathan Wilson, Chad McCuistion, Wesley Ringer, Leif Hurst, and Gary Tye.

Honorary pallbearers were Charles Adkins, Tom Dowdy, Larry Piazza, David Seekings and Jim Seekings.

Online condolences may be left at www.reedculver.com.