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Beatrice Lilian ProctorOBIT Beatrice Proctor
April 5, 1925 – March 2, 2016
BOWIE – Beatrice Lilian Proctor, 90, “Our English Rose” went to the arms of her Lord on March 2, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. March 5 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. March 6 at the First Baptist Church of Sunset. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Beatrice was born April 5, 1925 in Chelveston, England to Doris Mae and George Arthur Tilley. She was a gracious and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, poet and author.
Beatrice was an angel to all who knew her and would win your heart if you knew her for a day or a lifetime.
She touched countless lives as an active member and Sunday School teacher at Sunset Baptist Church for 65 years. Her faith never wavered.
Beatrice married Homer Wilson Proctor on Sept. 16, 1944 in Higham Ferrers, England. As a World War II bride, she rode the Queen Mary in 1946 to join her husband in Sunset to continue their timeless love story.
She wrote several books to chronicle her transformation from English girl to Texas matriarch. Beatrice considered her four children her greatest joy and blessing, and showered them with never ending love, support and guidance.
After her many years as an accomplished mother and homemaker, she enjoyed working at Griffin’s Drug Store, volunteering as a “Pink Lady” for Memorial Hospital and for Hospice Thrift Store as a cashier. She enjoyed her last days talking and playing cards at the Independence Hall.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Homer Proctor in 1999; and sister, Hazel.
Beatrice is survived by her children, Roy Proctor and wife Linda, Bowie, Donnie Proctor, Sunset, Jeanie Stark and husband Ralph, Bowie, and Mary Anne Holmes and husband Judson, Bloomington, IN; sister, Gill Papworth, England; brother, Ronald Tilley, Florida; grandchildren, Sheila, Randy, Rowdy, Amber, Mari, Dylan, Chelsea, Hannah, Hayden and Houston; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Dangerous fire conditions on Friday

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A 🔥RED FLAG WARNING 🔥 is now in effect for ALL of North and Central Texas from 11 AM to 9 PM Friday! Take extra caution to AVOID any activities that could start wildfires! 🚫🔥 Heed all warnings and burn bans from local officials!

Montague County is under a burn ban,

⚠️There is also a High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory in effect for Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM! ⚠️ Areas of blowing dust are expected as well. Be VERY careful tomorrow especially if driving a high-profile vehicle!

High Wind Warning: gusts will frequently be in the 50 mph range with occasional gusts up to 65 mph.

Wind Advisory (parts of East and Central TX): gusts will be up to 50 mph.

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‘What’s Your Point’ review possible stone relics

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Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.

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Oct. 7 final day to register to vote

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Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Voters also should double check their voter registration to make sure all the information is up-to-date. Go to votetexas.gov on the Texas Secretary of State’s website to make any address changes.
Registering to vote in Texas is easy, simply complete a voter registration application on the SOS website and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
Fill in the required information, print and sign the complete application. At this late date it may be best to deliver the registration form in person to the election office in the courthouse annex at Montague.
Any additional information on voter registration can be seen on the county website at co.montague.tx.us, click on elections. Direct any questions to the office at 894-2540.

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