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Betty Lucille Reid Greenwood
Betty Lucille Reid 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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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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