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Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
April 25, 1932 – February 11, 2016
BOWIE – Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money,83, passed away Feb. 11, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service was at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
A woman of unending faith, an obedient servant of the Lord, a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was at her home when she passed.
She was born and raised in Oklahoma a graduate of Capitol Hill High school in Oklahoma City. She loved life and found beauty in her surroundings, where ever she found herself. She had a fondness for cats and had an impressive collection of various types that grew over the years to the delight of her grandchildren who would spend hours trying to count them all.
As an adult she traveled extensively and lived an adventurous life calling. Many countries and continents were called home including Africa, Europe, Australia, South East Asia and South America. She survived in two war zones, Alexandria Egypt as well as Port Harcourt Nigeria retiring to live out her years in Bowie where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She volunteered for a time at a local nursing home and in later years was cared for by the staff at Independence Hall.
Gay touched so many lives along the way. Many called her friend, truly loved by her family, she was a blessing to all who knew her. Words cannot express how much her sweet smile will be missed.
Gay was preceded in death by her parents; three siblings; a daughter, Pamela Sue Money and a grandson, Michael Money.
Gay is survived by her husband of 49 years George E. Money; three daughters, Catherine Ann (Money) and Robert Poe, Micki Lynn (Gibson) and John Nittler, Ginger Lee Gibson; two sons, George Steven and Tammy Money, and Michael Money; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bowie or the Bowie Animal Shelter.
Arrangements were entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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April 13, 1959 – September 29, 2026
BOWIE – Lee Roy Hargrove Jr., 67, died on Sept. 29, 2026.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 505 Strong St. in Bowie.
He was born on April 13, 1959.
He is preceded in death by his parents, LeeRoy Hargrove Sr. and Joyce Hargrove and brother, Charles.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Cheryl Burns, Jennifer Hargrove, and Joshua Hargove; six grandchildren; brothers, John Hargrove and George Hargrove; sisters, Linda Hargrove and Sandra Owens and many beloved cousins as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
March 27, 1938 – October 3, 2026
BOWIE – Mary Sue Walters Liggett, 88, died on Oct. 3, 2026.
A graveside service included a visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born on March 27, 1938 to Loyd Francis and Vera Lee Walters in Bells. On Feb. 3, 1971 she married the love of her life, Finnis Charles Liggett.
She graduated from Bells High School in 1957. She earned an associate degree from Cooke County College and later completed her bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She retired from McKinney Independent School District and she taught business administration for 30-plus years.
She served as a Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church in Bells and taught Girls in Action.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Walters White; and brothers, Loyd Price Walters and Bennie Walters.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Liggett; five nieces; four nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends.
Arrangements under the direction of White Family Funeral Home.
August 5, 1973 – September 29
NOCONA – Kari Ann Reid, 53, died on Sept. 29, 2026.
A visitation was from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Oct. 2 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Kurt Simmons officiating. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tanner Reid, Tyler Reid, Jeff Skinner, Gerald Ramsey, Jerry Henry, Clint Mahin, Garrett Combs, and Randy Ritchie.
Reid was born on Aug. 5, 1973 in Nocona to Tommy and Patsy Ann Huff Skinner. She worked at Skinner Tank Trucks doing record keeping and later being a co-owner.
She married the love of her life Harry Don Reid on Sept. 5, 1992 in Nocona.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Don Reid, Nocona; sons, Tanner Reid, Nocona and Tyler Reid, Nocona; and a granddaughter.
Memorial donations may be made to The Carpenter’s Shop, 400 Boston, Nocona or Lucky Paws Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 595, Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
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