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Maribeth Lyn Ellis Olberding
Maribeth Lyn Ellis Olberding
July 21, 1969 – May 28, 2014
LAS CRUCES, NM – Maribeth Lyn Ellis, 44, passed away May 28, 2014 in Las Cruces, NM after a nine month battle with breast cancer.
A memorial service was at 3 p.m. May 31 at First Christian Church in Las Cruces, NM. A second memorial service was at 2 p.m. June 3 at the First Baptist Church in Richardson, TX. She will be buried in West Plains, MO.
Maribeth was born to Jern Wayne and Virginia Foster Ellis on July 21, 1969 in Dallas.
She grew up in Dallas and graduated from Richardson High School in 1987. She attended Baylor University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority and took a degree in math education in 1991. She also achieved a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Maribeth married Bruce Olberding in 1993. She and Bruce lived in Middletown, CT and Monroe, LA before moving to Las Cruces over a decade ago. In Las Cruces, Maribeth worked as a college assistant professor in the department of mathematical sciences at New Mexico State University, where she was much beloved by her students and collegues. She was also and fundamentally a joyful parent to her two daughters, Della Lyn and Lila Kay.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Michael Olberding; two daughters, Della Lyn and Lila Kay; parents, Jern Wayne and Virginia Foster Ellis, Dallas; three sisters, Paula Lea Ellis Taylor, Lewisville, Jennifer Elaine Ellis Byrd, McKinney and Stephanie Denise Ellis, Dallas; brother, Neil Scott Ellis, Dallas; eight nephews, Ben, Nick and Forrest Taylor, Andrew, Nathan, Peter and Luke Bryd, and Foster and Cooper Ellis; brother-in-law, David Lee Byrd and sister-in-law, Caroline Fogel Ellis; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Kay Prantl Olberding, West Plains, MO; many aunts and uncles including Frances Foster McCarty, Bowie, Jane Foster Brasch Jackson, Marshall, TX and Lois Foster Campbell, Hurst; and many cousins and dear friends. She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cancer Aid Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.), 141 Roadrunner Parkway, Suite 226, Las Cruces, NM 88011, 575-680-5922.
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November 4, 1937 – December 12, 2024
KINGWOOD, TX – Barbara Louise (David) Gill, 87, died Dec. 12, 2024, in Houston.
A graveside service took place at noon on Dec. 20 at Vashti Cemetery with Kenneth Liggett as the officiant.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1937 as the only child of Keith and Otha Mae David. She graduated from Duncanville High School. She married William S. Gill on Dec. 23, 1955. Together they had three children and moved from Texas to New Jersey to California with her husband’s career. She later returned to college and majored in special education, teaching for Humble Independent School District.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, William Gill; children, Keith Gill, David Gill and Mona Bostwick; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
November 10, 1934 – December 12, 2024
BOWIE – Joan Winn, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie, with Dr. Tony Rogers as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Joan was born on Nov. 10, 1934 in Bonita, TX, the youngest child of Robert L. and Euderah May (Sanders) Pierce, cherished as the baby sister in a family of six. She went to Nocona High School and, on Dec. 31, 1951, married the love of her life, Bobby Winn. Their marriage exemplified enduring love and partnership.
Joan worked as a teller and officer at First National Bank of Bowie for more than 30 years, where her kindness and love greatly impacted her colleagues and customers. In her free time, Joan flourished in her creativity. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and painting, gifting her creations to the ones she loved.
A follower of Christ, Joan was a Southside Baptist Church charter member, where she lived her belief in service to others. She loved people unconditionally and was intentional in all she did, embodying reliability and love. Joan’s life was a shining example of selflessness, compassion and steadfast dedication to her family, friends and community.
Joan Winn’s love for people and passion for serving others will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her. Her intentionality, creativity and unwavering presence made her a cornerstone of her family and community. She will be dearly missed but lovingly celebrated as a woman who truly lived a life of faith, love and purpose.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Euderah Pierce; husband, Bobby Winn; son, Ricky Winn; brothers, Clark and Wallace Pierce and her sisters, Bonnie Bruce, Nancy Robbins and Patricia Cross.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Becky Winn and David Winn and wife Kim; her adoring grandchildren, Miranda Tate and husband Josh and Derek Winn and wife Nichole and her treasured great-grandchildren, Bryce Tate, Corben Wolsey, Kaygan Winn, Ramzey, Brooks, Oaklee Tate, Boone and Dasher Winn. Joan’s legacy lives on through her family and all the lives she touched.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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January 18, 1943 – December 13, 2024
KELLER – Marjorie Ann Liggett, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2024.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Marjorie was born Jan. 18, 1943 in Bowie to R. H. and Ollie (Wright) Gray. She graduated as valedictorian from Bowie High School in 1961. She married Gary Liggett on July 22, 1961. She raised two children and worked at American Airlines for 15 years. She lived her life as a Christian and was a faithful follower of Christ She enjoyed traveling, sewing and oil painting.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Lindsey.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Gary Liggett, Sherman; children, Craig Liggett and wife Lisa, Gordonville, TX and Paige Morgan and husband Mike, Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Jordan Hughes and husband Matt, Rhome, Corie Van Meter and husband Dustin, Tuscola, TX, Colton Liggett, Denton, Kyle Morgan, Casper, WY and Eric Morgan, Loveland, CO and great-grandchild, Levi Hughes.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Marjorie to the Christian Relief Fund at P.O. Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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