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Hazel Ruth Cozart
Hazel Ruth Cozart
February 6, 1932 – July 11, 2015
SAN ANGELO-Hazel Ruth Cozart, 83, passed from this earthly life July 11, 2015 in San Angelo, TX.
Funeral service was July 17 in San Angelo.
Hazel married her high school sweetheart Billy Wayne ‘Bugg’ Cozart on Nov. 21, 1947 in Bowie. They were married 53 years before his death in 2001.
Hazel cherished her family and looked forward to being with each and every one. During her lifetime she mastered many creative crafts adding her own special touch of artistry to each project, but she was most passionate about and well known for her extraordinary quilts. Each quilt was created from her heart; each one as unique and “one of a kind” as she was, so to have and cherish one of Hazel’s quilts is to have a part of her heart with you always.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bugg Cozart; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mike Coskey; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Cozart; brothers Arvil Diffee and Butch Diffee; and sisters Bettye Rust and Margaret Thomas.
She will be dearly missed by her three surviving children and their spouses, Joe Cozart, Odessa, Penny and Don Bateman, Bandera, Kelly and Ronnie Schneider, San Angelo; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Chuck and Lesa Coskey and Clark and Shawn Coskey all of Big Spring, Joseph and Tammy Miller, Vonnie and Jessy Creel, Billy Joe Cozart, Robba-Lee Cozart, and Jennifer and Brad McDaniel all of Odessa, Joe-Eddie and Crystal Cozart, Midland, and Kathy Schneider, Saginaw; 12 great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister and their spouses, Jim and Diane Diffee, Arlington, and Janet and Roy Don Hood, Sunset; sister-in-laws, Sue Diffee, Mansfield and Billy Faye Spires, Red Oak; many special Diffee and Cozart nieces and nephews; her very dear, long- time friends and many new found friends at Royal Estates; and her sweet “Ol’ Buddy” Mister whose adoration was mutual.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.
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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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