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Clara Estelline Mikeworth
Clara Estelline Mikeworth
September 2, 1929 – April 4, 2015
BELLEVUE – Clara Estelline Mikeworth, 85, passed away April 4, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. April 7 at The White Family Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. April 8 at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.
Estelline was born Sept. 2, 1929 in Vashti to J.D. and Daphna (Bennett) Bridgewater. She married Henry Neal Mikeworth on May 6, 1946 in Henrietta.
Estelline was a full time homemaker earlier in her life raising two sons. She actively participated in their schools as president of the PTA and other volunteer associations. Once her sons were grown she entered the workforce taking a secretary position and then becoming a travel agent until her retirement.
Estelline was a lifelong member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and continued her volunteer work with the Women’s Auxillary at Bowie Memorial Hospital, Bowie Senior Citizens and Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department. She maintained an active life in the order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.
Estelline was past worthy matron of Geneva, IL post No. 595 and twice worthy matron of post No. 978 of Bluegrove as well as past queen of Shelomi post No. 43 of Wichita Falls.
She had also achieved highest honors as grand marshall of order of Eastern Star in Illinois in 1981, grand lecturer of Illinois in 1980, grand representative of South Carolina in 1980 and of Texas in 1981.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Daphna Bridgewater; and her beloved husband, Henry Neal Mikeworth.
Estelline is survived by two sons, Herbert Mikeworth and wife Linda, Mendon, IL; Larry Mikeworth and wife Marsha, Newark, OH; two grandchildren, Tonya Gilmore and Joseph Mikeworth; great grandchild, Tyler Gilmore; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital at 6977 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030 or Ladies Auxillary at Bowie Memorial Hospital at 705 E Greenwood Ave, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Barbara Louise (David) Gill
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.
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Joan Winn
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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Marjorie Ann Liggett
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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