OBITUARIES

Betty Lucille Reid Greenwood

Published

9 years ago

07/14/2015

Betty Lucille Reid Greenwood OBIT Betty Greenwood
December 1, 1941 – July 10, 2015
FORESTBURG – Betty Lucille Reid Greenwood, 73, passed away July 10, 2015 in Denton, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. July 13 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. July 14 at County Line Cowboy Church in Sunset. Burial followed at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset.
Pallbearers were Christopher Gootee, Curtis Jones, Garrett McCleskey, Bryan McDowell, Tracy Lanier, and David “Red” Cross. Honorary pallbearers were Jon Reid, Terry McMahan and Michael Lemley.
Betty was born Dec. 1, 1941 in Saint Jo as the fourth child of Ambers Columbus and Bonnie Ruth (Wilson) Reid. She grew up in her young years on a farm helping her dad do chores.
Betty loved being outdoors and singing to potatoes and flag hills to hear her echo. She loved to go to Saint Jo on Saturdays and attend church on Sundays. Betty attended Bonita Baptist Church until the age of 17 when her dad passed away. Her sister Shirley and her sang specials at Bonita Baptist.
In later years she attended The Methodist Church in Forestburg and The Assembly of God Church in Saint Jo and Terrell, OK. She attended school at Saint Jo and Nocona. In 1960 she graduated 20th in her class of 40 from Nocona High School.
During her younger working years she worked at a department store in Wichita Falls, Russell Newman in Saint Jo, Haggar Slacks of Bowie, Linda Jo Shoe Factory in Forestburg as a hand lacer and home health.
Betty married Delbert Wayne Greenwood of Forestburg on June 27, 1965 in Nocona. They raised cattle, hogs and truck crops for Dallas Farmers Market.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ambers and Bonnie Reid; sister, Ruthie Rojean; son, Lance Reid; daughter, Sherry Gay; brother, A.C. Reid and her husband, Delbert Wayne Greenwood.
Betty is survived by her children, Tracy Greenwood and wife Michelle, Forestburg, Kristie Del, Gainesville, and Bonnie Belinda and husband Curtis, Ardmore, OK; four grandchildren, Garrett McCleskey, Bryan McDowell, Morgan McDowell and Gabriella Hellinger; sister, Shirley McMahan and husband Archie, Bowie; sister-in-laws, Priscilla Sue Sewell Reid, Wichita Falls Hazel Echols Greenwood, Forestburg Wanda McGee and Wyonna Riddles; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Bowie at 501 Pelham Street, Bowie, TX 76230 or God’s Table First Freewill Baptist Church at 505 Strong Street, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements were entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

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1 day ago

11/15/2024

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November 3, 2024 – November 10, 2024
NOCONA – Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright, infant, died Nov. 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor James Messer as the officiant. Interment followed in Spanish Fort Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 3, 2024, in Wichita Falls. For one week her mother and close family members were given the opportunity to love on her, pray over her and create small memories with her and each other. She was born at 7 pounds 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Though her stature was small and her life on earth was short, her impact was huge.
She was preceded in death by three uncles.
She is survived by her parents, Unity McGowan and Josh Fulbright; half-brother, Joseph Bax; her grandparents; her great-grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Cook Children’s Hospital Spiritual Department, 801 7th Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

OBITUARIES

J.C. “Pat” Foreman

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4 days ago

11/12/2024

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September 28, 1947 – November 9, 2024
JACKSBORO – J.C. Foreman, 77, lovingly known as Pat, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 at his home in Jacksboro.
A visitation was from 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro. A funeral service followed the visitation. Burial took place at Newport Cemetery.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1947 in Bowie to Jesse James Foreman and June Ella (Dumas) Allison. Pat married Phyllis Leek on June 16, 1990, in Pipe Creek, TX and they were both members of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Pat worked in the oil and gas industry and owned Circle P Trucking. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.
Pat is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Davidson and brother, Gary Foreman.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Foreman; daughters, Tami Deaton and husband Keith and Tonya Rhyne; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers-in-law, Joe Davidson and Tommy Leek and sister-in-law, Kathy Foreman along with many extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Coker Funeral Home of Jacksboro.

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OBITUARIES

Donna Russell

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4 days ago

11/12/2024

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December 9, 1952 – November 7, 2024
NOCONA – Donna Russell, 71, died at her home in Nocona on Nov. 7, 2024.
There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time on Nov. 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Gazebo in Nocona Cemetery officiated by Pastor Marvin Pepper.
She was born on Dec. 9, 1952 in Nocona at the Major Clinic to Sam Taylor and Billie Roberts Taylor. She grew up in Nocona and worked mostly as a beautician. She married Danny Russell on Oct. 8, 1974 in Montague County.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny; her parents and one nephew.
She is survived by her children, Cody Russell, Haslet and Amy Spikes, Wichita Falls; sisters, Becky Taylor, Nocona and Angela Taylor, Henrietta; brother, Sammy Taylor, Decatur and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society – Lung Cancer Charity or Leukemia Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.