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Betty Welsh Galloway

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Betty Welsh Galloway
June 7, 1927 – December 12, 2019
BOWIE – Betty Welsh Galloway, 92, passed away on Dec. 17, 2019 in Nocona, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 19 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Dec. 20 in the Chapel of The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Father Albert Kanjirathumkal officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Betty was born on June 7, 1927, the seventh daughter born to Andrew W. Welsh and Bertha Mae Loan Welsh on a farm seven miles West of Winterset, IA. Her early education took place in a one room schoolhouses. Betty rode to school on horseback, often during bitterly cold Iowa winters, but she was committed to learning.
In 1939, after losing the farm during the depression, the family moved to Des Moines, IA where Betty graduated from North High School at the age of 16. While working at Davidson’s Department Store she met and fell in love with Robert George Galloway (Bob). Before his deployment to the Pacific Theater during World War II, Betty traveled to Biloxi, MS where she and Bob were secretly married in the Methodist Church on Jan. 9, 1945.
They enjoyed 67 years of marriage before Bob preceded Betty in death on Nov. 15, 2012. Bob chose to become a career soldier and Betty a career civil servant, retiring in 1980 after 26 years of service. During their careers, often in distant lands, their home was always open and welcoming to young soldiers and airmen.
Betty is survived by her children, Dr. Robert Galloway Col USA (ret.) and wife Julianne, Kingsbury, daughter, Gerry Lee Russell and husband John, Montague; grandchildren, Deana Uhl and husband David, Hempstead, Robert Galloway II and wife Amanda, Friendswood, Kerry Harpole and husband Jay, Houston, and Brandy Williams and husband Paul, Montague; and six great grandchildren, Robert Dean III and Promise Galloway, Kell and Lyla Harpole, and Jax and Kaz Williams.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Overcome Vision Loss Foundation, 37 Cannon Ridge Way, Gettysburg PA, 17325, www.overcomevisionloss.org.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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George “Harvey” Littrell

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September 4, 1954 – June 8, 2024
BOWIE – George “Harvey” Littrell, 69, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2024 in Denton.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 14 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on June 15 at Victory Church in Decatur with Pastor Allen Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Harvey was born on Sept. 4, 1954 in East Chicago at Saint Catherine’s Hospital to James and Janice (Ball) Littrell. He was raised in Hammond, IN and graduated from Griffith High School. He continued his education at Indiana State University where he pursued business management.
In 1980, Harvey moved to Bowie and lived out the rest of his life with his beautiful wife, Beverly. The couple married on June 22, 2002 in Bowie. He worked for Walmart for 17 years in both Bowie and Decatur stores.
Mr. Littrell was known for his love of Elvis, baseball, football and old western movies. He was an avid Cowboys, Rangers and Cubs fan and enjoyed fantasy sports. Harvey was blessed with a beautiful voice and loved singing, which he showed off at karaoke. He attended Victory Family Church in Decatur. Harvey was a dedicated family man. Above all he loved his wife and making and capturing memories with his loving family.
He is preceded by his parents and brother, Larry Littrell.
Harvey is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beverly Littrell; sons, John Butler, Shaun Littrell, George Littrell Jr. and Jeffery Barber; daughters, Jennifer Cubero and Kristina Sheppard; grandchildren, Caitlin Myers, Taylor Garza, Blaise Butler, Boss Poe, Rebekah and Shane Littrell, Tara Sheppard, Zackary and Aiden Cubero; great-grandchild, Christopher Maverick Myers; brothers, Jeff and Greg Littrell; sister, Yolanda Welch and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Shannon Cay Bratcher

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December 29, 1959 – June 10, 2024
BOWIE – Shannon Cay Bratcher, 64, died June 10, 2024.
A memorial will take place at 2 p.m. on June 17 at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie.
She was born Dec. 29, 1959 in Seymour to Finis “William” and Jessie Florence (Ellis) Bratcher. Her last years were spent at Advanced Rehab in Bowie.
She is preceded in death by parents William and Flo Bratcher; brother, Finis Bratcher and niece, Sunni Bratcher.
She is survived by her nieces, Mollie McDonald and Hillary Bratcher; nephews, Jett Santos, Donny McDonald, Doug McDonald and Benjamin Rhone and sister-in-law, Debbie Eckeberger.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Connie Sue Parker Stanley

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December 8, 1953 – June 9, 2024
SAINT JO – Connie Sue Parker Stanley, 70, died June 9, 2024.
A family visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on June 12 at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. A graveside service was at 11 a.m. on June 13 at Mountain Creek Cemetery in Saint Jo.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1953 in Gainesville to Floyd Harold and Sybel Joline (Reynolds) Parker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Joline Parker; sisters, Barbara Ann Shugart and Phoebe Boaz and brothers, Billie Joe Parker and Harold Parker Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Stanley; daughter, Michelle Barker; son, Michael Stanley; five grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.

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