Pulaski County

ERIKA BLOMBERG “OMA”, age 80, of Maumelle, passed away March 5, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by a son, Clyde John Blomberg Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clyde John Blomberg, Sr.; three children, Claudia Hendon (Steven), Gabriela Butler (Jerry), and Tammy Evans (Cody Villa); three grandchildren, Tina Marie Black, Mykael Blomberg, Erika Evans; two great-grandchildren, Payton Bennett and Caleb Bennett; and one sister, Renate Meilinger. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– LOUISE CARPENTER, age 87, of Little Rock, Ark., born January 25, 1931, to the late Bernice Davis Crook and late Joseph Gibson Crook in Monticello, Ark., passed away Thursday March 1, 2018. Louise retired from Southwestern Bell/AT&T. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Carpenter Gately of Little Rock, Ark.; granddaughter Holly Amber Bone-Ingebo and her husband Aaron Ingebo of North Bend, Wash.; great-grandsons, Noah Pilcher, Aidan Ingebo and Alec Ingebo. A service will be at a later date. Online Registration: rosewoodcremation.com.

–––––❖––––– LINDA SUE HOWARD, 71, of Little Rock, died Monday. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Salem Cemetery in East End. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan. com.

–––––❖––––– REBECCA BASSETT KRON, 66, of Little Rock, is now with the Lord after a short illness. The wonderful wife and adoring mother leaves behind her husband Richard Kron, her children: Denise McBryde and her husband Matt of Tamo; Brandon Bassett and his wife Kelly of Little Rock; and Stacy Gober and her husband Kerry of Paradise, Texas.

Rebecca, born in Texarkana, also leaves behind her mother, Faye Wagnon of Texarkana, and one sister, Kaye Hancock, as well as one awesome granddaughter, Addison McBryde, and a stepdaughter, Tonya Kron of Fort Collins, Colo.

Rebecca spent more than 40 years working in the legal and banking arenas and had recently retired, hoping to travel the country in a motorhome with her husband and their dog.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Pinecrest Funeral Home, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 10 a.m., also at Pinecrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA LYNCH, 70, went home to heaven on March 2, 2018. She was born August 18, 1947 in Lonoke to the late Hubert and Ida Lynch.

Also preceding her in death was her brother, Harvey Brown. Survivors are siblings; Lois Brown, Ruby Harris, Hubert Lynch, Myrtle and Jessie Borders, Jerry Lynch and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara retired from Baptist Hospital after 37 years of service as a nurse’s aide.

Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Boyd Funeral Home Chapel with visitation at 10 a.m. prior to service. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– EDWARD EUGENE “TOBY” SCHULTE died March 4, 2018 peacefully at his home. He was born July 14,

1932 at home in McBride,

Mo. Ed was the youngest of 11 children born to

Henry and Mary

Elsie Schemel Schulte. Ed graduated from Perryville High where he played basketball and was quarterback for the football team. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He served as plant manager at Franklin Electric in Jacksonville, Ark. before opening a staffing company in Little Rock in 1973. Schulte was the founding president of the Arkansas Staffing Association. His company was one of the founding companies of StaffMark Staffing when it became a public corporation. Ed was active at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock serving 2 terms as Senior Warden. He donated the Music and Education building at St. Luke’s in memory of his late wife, Johnnie Trulove Schulte. He is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.

Ed is preceded in death by his first wife, Johnnie Trulove Schulte; brothers, Henry “Jip” Jr., Jess, Melvin “Jack” and Calvin; sisters, Lyndola Hudson, Leona Hoffman, Dorothy Walls, Thelma Stark, Euline Schutte and stepson, Darrell Stevenson. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Dona Stevenson Schulte; son, Steve Schulte (Bobbe); daughter, Karla Schulte; stepdaughter, Tonya Werner (Chris); grandchildren, James and Johnathan Schulte, David Sibley, Leah Toombs; step-grandchildren, Rilye Dillard, Gabrielle Beavers (Mitchell), Emily and Will Werner, Annabelle Beavers, Devin Patire; sister, Maxine Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, March 9, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Garden Room of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to Second Presbyterian Church, 300 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212. Online obituary: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– MARION FRANKLIN SHEPHERD II, 56, of Sherwood, passed away March 5, 2018. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. and services on Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m., both at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. Interment at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com

–––––❖––––– HOWARD LEE “SNUFFY” SMITH, 85, of North Little Rock, passed away on March 2, 2018. He was born in Wolfe, Kentucky to the late Herbert and Carrie (Little) Smith. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling and competitive shooting. He was an Electrician for the U.S. Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Snuffy is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Victoria Smith, who died in 2013; three brothers, Roy

Smith, Herbert

Smith and Ronald “Lucky” Smith. Snuffy is survived by three children, Pamela Robertson, Howard Smith, Jr. and Herbert Smith, all of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Shannon Fuller, Timothy Wilder, Kelly Robertson, Summer Longo and Stormy Smith; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– SALLY ANN STOUT, 87, of Jacksonville, Arkansas departed this life Sunday, February 25, 2018. She is survived by two sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grand children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 10 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018, Graham Temple Church, 4215 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Interment, 12 noon, Little Rock National Cemetery with her husband who died with full military honors. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– RAYMOND WILLIAMS JR., 58, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 1,

2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Inez Williams; a son, Raymond Williams III; siblings, Rickey Williams (Keli),

Johnny Williams (Elisabeth), Timothy Williams, Michael Williams (Anna) and a host of relatives and friends. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– DAVID LEE WOODY, 65, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of West Helena, Ark., passed away on February 28, 2018. The fourth child born to the late Dan and Corene Woody in Ferguson, Ark.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Ruby; his children, Lazette D. Crowley, David L. Woody Jr. both of Cleveland, Ohio, Pier and Reginia Parks of Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Home going services will be Saturday, March 10, 2018, 11 am, at Second Baptist Church, 167 West Park Ave., West Helena, Ark. Viewing: Saturday, 10-11 a.m., prior to the service, at the church. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St. Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

Arkansas

BEE BRANCH — Jimmy Eason, 75, passed away March 1st. Born May 23, 1942, Sparkman, Arkansas, son of late John and Myrtle Posey Eason. Survivors: wife, Angela Lee Eason, children, Ann Clift (David), Lesia Hays (John), Doug Eason (Wendy), Mark Eason (Angie), 10 grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment Pearson Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — John J. Bamber, 85, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away March 1, 2018. He was best known for operating Capital Plumbing in Central Arkansas, and for 20 years as a Customer Service Associate at the Benton Walmart. Services will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2 under the direction of Pinecrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park. See complete obituary at www. dignitymemorial.com/ pinecrest-funeral-home-memorial-park.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Philip Douglas Brown, 73, of Cabot went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018 with his family by his side. Although Philip was born in California, he was a resident of Arkansas for most of his life. He and his wife, Donna, lived in Cabot for the last six years. Philip graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1962 and from UALR and UCA. He also served in the United States Army. He was a loving man who never met a stranger, and he was known for being able to put a smile on anyone’s face.

Philip is preceded in death by his father, George Brown; mother, Francis Brown; and brother Steven Brown. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donna Brown; sister, Marilyn Brown Johnson; sister-in-law, Jan Brown; son, Mark Davis; daughters, Sonjia Loftis and Sheri Davis; son-in-law, Doug Loftis; nephew, Aaron Brown; grandchildren, Cody Glenn, Cole Glenn, Nick Davis, Jamie Davis, Logan Loftis, and Colby Loftis; great-grandchildren, Makai Sanchez, Liliana Sanchez, and Kameron Loftis.

During the last years of his life, Philip was an avid member and employee of the Greystone Country Club. Philip wished to have a memorial service held at Greystone Country Club, Cabot, Ark. He will be honored on March 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

–––––❖––––– CHERRY VALLEY — Tammy Ruth (Ellenburg) Walker, 48, of Cherry Valley died Friday, March 2, 2018, in Memphis. Visitation is 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in Harris Chapel Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Karen Lou (Clements) Earls, 68, of Conway, Ark., passed away March 4, 2018. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8th, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 9th at Roller-McNutt with interment to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Wooster. Online guestbook available at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Patricia Ann Stacks, 64, of Conway, Arkansas passed from this life on March 4, 2018. She was born on December 8, 1953 in Santa Monica, California. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– HARTMAN — Reba Leona Bailey, 71, of Hartman passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Reba was born March 26, 1946. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Bailey and her four sisters: Barbara, Noreen, Jeanette, and Pauline. Private family service will be at a later date. Cremation Arrangements under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– LAMAR — Thursetta (Cooper) Freeman passed away March 2, 2018 in Lamar, Ark. Visitation was Monday, March 5, 2018 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Cox Funeral Home, Clarksville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Lee’s Chapel with burial to follow at Annie’s Chapel Cemetery near Hagarville.

–––––❖––––– LOUANN — Mary Catherine Goss, 66, of Louann, Ark. passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Frechport. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Irene Smith Cheatham, 90, of Malvern, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 in Malvern, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 12-1 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home with Graveside Service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Rockport Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Letha Baker, age 84, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Harris Chapel. Burial: Robertstown Cemetery near Jerusalem. Visitation: One hour prior to service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Pamela (Pam) Laraine Hamblin passed on March 3, 2018. Born in Searcy, AR and lived in Pangburn through August 20, 1965. She lived in Searcy, Bryant, Fort Smith and retired to her favorite town of Pangburn where she had family and lots of wonderful friends.

Preceded by her parents Robert (Bob) and Opal Parnell of Searcy. She is survived by her Husband of 40 years Gordon (Paw) Hamblin; her daughter, Amy Murphy; sons, Darren Murphy and his wife, Joanna; Beau Hamblin and his wife, Whitley; three grandchildren; Karlie Murphy, Katie Malone and Brody Cooper Hamblin; two great-grandsons, Emmett and Rowan Isenhower; three brothers, Steve, Larry, Lynn Parnell and his wife, Mary Pat.

Memorial Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Pangburn, Ark. on Saturday March 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. Presiding Rev. Junior Rolland. Online Guestbook at www.olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Malvin Moody Pasley, 76, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away March 2, 2018. There will be a visitation at The Roller Daniel Funeral Home Chapel, Searcy, Arkansas on March 6, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. A Celebration Service at First Baptist Church, Pangburn, Arkansas Wednesday March 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. Online guestbook: rollerdanielfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF — M. Edward Power Sr., 67 of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, March 4th, 2018. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 8th, 1 p.m. at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– REDFIELD — Jimmy Coker, age 71, of Redfield, passed away Sunday, March

4, 2018. He was the retired owner of Coker Electric. Funeral services will be Thursday,

March 8, 2018,

1:30 p.m. at

Family Church in White Hall. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Cranford Funeral Home. For complete obituary information and online condolences, please visit CranfordFH.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Minnie Lorrine Langston, 81, of Searcy passed away on March

4, 2018. She was born on February 3, 1937, in

Helena, Arkansas, to the late

Allen and Annie

Ray. Minnie was a devoted member of The Lighthouse Full Gospel Church. She loved attending church so much she wanted to go every day. She enjoyed having catfish every Sunday and chocolate cake every chance she got. Minnie also loved to sew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ella Lucile Cook, and one grandson, Kyle Andrew. She is survived by her husband, James, three sons, Dennis Gary Wheeler (Nola), Milledgeville, Georgia, Clyde Michael Wheeler (Brenda), Searcy, Arkansas, and Marion Dewayne Brewer, Marion, Arkansas. Two stepsons, James Wayne Langston (Christy), Douglas, Georgia, Richard Neal (Christy), Vinity Corner, Arkansas. Eleven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at The Lighthouse Full Gospel Church, Judsonia, Arkansas, with funeral services on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment to follow at Cheek Lake Cemetery at Vinity Corner. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Eva Joy Vinson Oliver, 79, passed away on March 4, 2018, in Searcy, Arkansas. Visitation will be at Powell Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. A celebration of life will be at College Church of Christ on Wednesday, March 7 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SELMA — Owen David Stanford, age 87, of Selma, Ark., passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at his home. He was born September 12, 1930, in McGehee, Ark. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Selma Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Donnie Richardson, 43, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Donnie’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018, at North Main Baptist Church in Sheridan. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRINGFIELD — Jennifer Lee Williams, age 32, of Springfield, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 4, 2018. Graveside services will

be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Springfield Cemetery with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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ST. JOE — Howard “Fat” Grinder, 91, of St. Joe died Friday. Survivors: wife, Connie, son, Frank, grandchildren, Penny, Stan, Michelle, Michael, Josie, Shawna, Chris, Crystal, Cory and Jason, 16 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, brothers, Harold and JD. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Chapel. Burial: Silver Hill Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

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STAR CITY — Jesseca Danielle Darrough, 26, of Star City, Arkansas, died March 1, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born November 15, 1991, to Jesse and Kim Darrough. Funeral will be Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Westside Baptist Church in Star City, by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

–––––❖––––– WHEATLEY — Matt Norwood, 56, passed away March 4th, 2018. Those remaining to cherish his memory are spouse, Debbie Norwood; two sons; one daughter; along with a host of other family and friends. Visitation: Fowler Funeral Home Tuesday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Services Wednesday, 2 p.m., Wheatley Baptist Church. online guestbook: www.fowlerfh.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — James Walker Pender Sr., 81, of Wynne died Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Wynne. Memorial services are 12 noon Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Mrs. Sudie Ann (Mason) Walker, 74, of Wynne, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at her home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7th, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery at Harrisburg. Visitation from 12:30-2 p.m. prior to the service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

Out-of-state

SAN DIEGO — Elizabeth Morgan “Betsy” Meek, age 71, of San Diego, California, formerly of Warren, Arkansas died March 2, 2017. She was born February 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Samuel Baldwin Meek, Jr. and Mary Janet Morgan Meek. She was a member of the Warren High School Class of 1964, attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and held a BA degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was a Presbyterian and served the Gillespie School in La Jolla, California as librarian.

Surviving is a son Michael Baldwin Meek, Watsonville, California; a sister, Melinda Meek Hennessey, San Diego, Calif., former Dean of Faculty and history teacher of Bishop’s School, La Jolla, California; cousins, Cliff Morgan, Warren, Arkansas; Mike Morgan, Blue Springs, Missouri, Charles Morgan, Belton, Missouri and John B. Frazer Jr., Warren, Arkansas; Preceding her in death in addition to her parents is a brother-in-law, Gregg Hennessey; cousins, Lawrence H. Derby, Jr. and Samuel Arthur Derby.

Betsy’s avocations included water color painting, gardening and reading, all of which brought her great joy. Betsy came up in and was very active at First Presbyterian Church in Warren, Arkansas. Through her life Betsy shared her faith in action through her loyalty to, love for, and care for her family and friends, most notably her son, Michael, her sister Melinda, her brother-in-law Gregg, her students, her friends of longstanding, her colleagues and her community.

A Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Arkansas, led by speakers Pauline Appleton Hudkins and Melinda Meek Hennessey. After the service there will be a reception at the home of Cliff Morgan, 403 South Myrtle Street, Warren, Arkansas. All are invited. Memorials suggested Warren Branch Library, Sandi Doss, Manager, 115 West Cypress Street, Warren, Arkansas 71671.

–––––❖––––– McKINNEY, Texas — James Paul “Jim” Danner passed away peacefully on February 26,

2018, in Plano,

Texas, after a brief illness.

He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on

July 6, 1952, the son of the late

John F. and Lorain Danner of

Searcy, Arkansas. A longtime member of First Baptist Church in Searcy, he graduated from Searcy High School in 1970 and from Ouachita Baptist University in 1975. After college, he worked at Camp Carter in Fort Worth, Texas, where he served as camp host during the 1970s and ’80s; and then United Healthcare in Plano, Texas, for the past 24 years.

Jim is survived by brothers, John Mearl Danner, of Collinsville, Alabama; and Mark Danner, of Spokane, Washington; sister, Rebecca Danner Remley, of Birmingham, Alabama; nieces, Lian Remley, of Birmingham, Alabama; Heather Danner Owens and Rayna Danner, both of Center, Alabama; and aunt, Betty Wilfong, of Little Rock, Arkansas. His extended family includes Gene, Margaret, and Ashley Vestal, of Decatur, Texas; along with many endearing co-workers at United Healthcare.

A memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life was held Monday March 5, 2018 in Plano, Texas. Jim will be laid to rest at Historic Pecan Grove Cemetery in McKinney, Texas.

The family requests that memorials be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org or Lupus Foundation of America at www.lupus.org.