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Lucretia Ann McClanahan “Cree”

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March 4, 1939 – May 13, 2020
BOWIE – Lucretia Ann McClanahan “Cree” to those who loved her, 81 of Bowie, TX, passed away in her home of 43 years, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren on May 13, 2020. Cree was fierce before fierce was a thing.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on May 18 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Chaplain Phillip Weitner officiating.
Family received friends from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 15 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Born Lucretia Ann Hardin on March 4, 1939 in Borger to Ellis M. Hardin and Vela M. Hardin, she was number three of four daughters and spent her childhood on a cotton farm in Planview. She met the love of her life Albert “Buddy” McClanahan in 1964, and married him on Feb. 11, 1966. Albert served in the army and they had many good times at the different places they were stationed. They spent time in Germany and Okinawa along with many other places in the United States, but Cree wasn’t a typical “Army wife” of that time. She was a nurse who loved her career and took it very seriously. She was nicknamed “Sarge” when she was the assistant director of nursing at Bellmire Nursing Home because everyone knew she expected quality work.
Albert’s fondest memory of his favorite sweetie was exploring Germany and all the adventures they went on all over Europe. Her son Larry’s favorite memory was how his mother was always there for him no matter what. Daughter Laurie says her mother raised her to be one of the next generation of fierce women by instilling in her a sense of adventure. Her grandchildren all loved grandma’s house because there were no rules! She loved spending time with her three sisters and they never missed a chance to have quality sister time!! A shared fond memory among the nieces and nephews was her dancing in the kitchen while she cooked amazing food!
She loved her family, Texas wildflowers, bird watching, shiny things and shopping.
We know heaven must be so beautiful right now because it has you in it.
Cree was a loving mother to son Larry Dodd and daughter Laurie Ann McClanahan. She was a wonderful Grandma/Grammy to eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was Aunt Cree to twenty-one nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Amanda Ellisa Horton

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August 7, 1992 – March 20, 2024
NOCONA – Amanda Ellisa Horton, 31, died March 20, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A visitation was from 2 – 4 p.m. on March 23 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on March 24 at The Veranda Inn officiated by Karen McCord. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery.
She was born to David Wade and Brandy Horton on Aug. 7, 1992 in Gainesville.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather.
She is survived by her parents, Brandy Horton, Nocona and David Wade, Moore, OK; her grandmother; children, Devon Killen and Brielle Hernandez, both of Nocona and sister, Cally Wade, Denton.
Memorial donations may be made to strayevol.org/donate or Lucky Paws Animal Shelter, 653 Airport Rd., Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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Sherman Clay Edwards

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December 12, 1951 – March 13, 2024
BOWIE – Sherman Clay Edwards, 72, died March 13, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 20, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on March 21 at the White Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
He was born Dec. 12, 1951, in Shamrock, TX to Cecil and Mary Edwards. A 1970 graduate of Boswell High School in Saginaw, he also served in the United States Air Force.
He married Marilyn Apala on May 30, 1980 and they were together close to 44 years. He dedicated his working years to the family-owned E&S floor company in Saginaw, alongside his parents and brother. In his retirement he was a bus driver for Bowie Independent School District.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jaime Edwards; parents, Cecil Edwards and Mary Edwards and his brother, William Edwards.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Edwards; sons, Casey Edwards and Cody Edwards; daughter, Kimberly Wagner; his brother and sister-in-law; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Nelda Virginia Howard

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August 28, 1949 – March 14, 2024
NOCONA – Nelda Virginia Howard, 74, died March 14, 2024.
Visitation was from 5 -7 p.m. on March 17 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on March 18 at Valley View Baptist Church in Spanish Fort, officiated by Pastor Cameron Whitley. Interment followed at Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Montague County.
She was born Aug. 28, 1949 in Hondo, TX to Bill and Bernice Brown, and lived in Devine, TX for the duration of her childhood. She graduated from Devine High School in 1967. Pursuing career opportunities, she moved to San Antonio, where in 1969 she met Steven Thad Howard, and the two married on April 14, 1970. They then moved to Fort Leonard Wood, MO and in early 1972, they returned to Spanish Fort.
While living in Spanish Fort, she was an active Valley View Baptist Church leader and Sunday school teacher. She also was president of the Prairie Valley 4-H and a Texas Foster Care and Adoptive Services certified foster parent. She returned to Devine from 1990-1992, where she received treatment for and overcame stage four ovarian cancer. After returning from Devine in 1992, her family has since called Nocona home.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Bill Brown, Mike Brown, Roy Brown, Dusty Brown and Bob Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Howard, Nocona; children, Heath Howard, Krum, Heather Porter, Elk City, OK, Hank Howard, Nocona and Hannah Whitley, Humble, TX; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and siblings, Milton Brown, Karen Kohlleppel, Dana Palmquist, Mark Brown and Gaye Matthews.
Memorial donations may be made to Valley View Baptist Church, 6159 Hwy 103, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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