OBITUARIES
Louella Izona Freeman Griffin


Louella Izona Freeman Griffin
September 8, 1922 – July 20, 2019
WAXAHACHIE – Louella Izona Freeman Griffin, 96, passed away on July 20, 2019.
There will be a visitation from 2-3:30 p.m. on July 28 at Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie followed immediately by a celebration of life at 1206 Butcher Rd. in Waxahachie.
There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. on July 29 in New Harp.
Louella was born on Sept. 8, 1922 in Rush Springs, OK to LV and Jewell Freeman. She grew up in New Harp and as a teenager met her husband, Hubert Griffin, who she would spend 56 years with before his passing in 1996.
Louella worked as a seamstress for several years and always made her children’s clothes. She even made some of the clothes they would perform in as the Griffin Trio. Yes, Louella loved music and was quite the stage mom for several years and had her kids singing and playing at very early ages.
She had a great love for antiques as well and owned and operated an antique store in Cleburne for many years. Hubert and Louella moved to Bowie after a few years spent in Arkansas in the 70s. There the two of them ran an antique shop at the Second Monday Trades Days for many years.
Louella spent the last seven years at Buffalo Creek Assisted Living in Waxahachie. The family would like to thank all of the staff that took such excellent care of her over her time there. Over the last few months she was also under the care of Bristol Hospice who did a wonderful job in caring for her and our thanks go to them as well.
Louella was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; daughter, Lodema Jones; son-in-law, Bob Polley; brother, J.V. Freeman; sister, Wanda Shelton; and her parents, L.V. and Jewell Freeman.
Louella is survived by her son, Troy Griffin and wife Betty (BJ), Southlake; son, Tommy Griffin and wife Tina, Cleburne; daughter, Gina Griffin Polley, Waxahachie; granddaughter, Chris Northern, Golinda; grandson, Robert Griffin, Dallas and granddaughter, Tracy Huff, Chambersburg, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home.
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OBITUARIES
Susan Roberts Younger

March 2, 1961 – February 8, 2025
BOWIE – Susan Roberts Younger, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2025, in Crafton, TX.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m on Feb. 15 at the White Family Funeral Home with Sandy Sanderson officiating.
Susan was born March 2, 1961, in Bowie to Burnace and Mildred “Mickey” Roberts and attended Bowie High School, graduating in 1979. Susan then graduated from the University of Texas Arlington and worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years.
In her younger years she enjoyed performing dance, tap, belly dancing and baton twirling. Some of her most treasured moments were when she was president of the softball association in Bowie for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. She also loved to sponsor the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo Association. Above all, Susan loved taking care of others during her time as a nurse. Some of Susans greatest accomplishments were raising her daughters and grandson, Mitchell Miller.
She preceded in death by her parents, Burnace and Mickey Roberts and brother-in-law, John Gossett.
Susan is survived by her daughters, Angela Stark, Pitkin, CO, Amanda Parr, Bowie, Amiee Parr, Bowie, and Andrea Scoughton and husband Nic of Midland; sisters, Cynthia Gamblin and husband Jim, Bellevue, Jennifer Blackburn and husband Bill Plano, and Linda Gossett, Newport; grandchildren, Ayesha Parr, Bowie, Isaac Parr, Chico, Callie Scoughton, Midland, Corbin Parr, Henrietta, Mitchell Miller, Midland, Abigail Scoughton, Midland, Miracle Miller, Bowie, Addilyn Younger, Bowie, Mason Miller, Bowie, Ainsley Scoughton, Midland and Michael Parr, Henritta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie Texas.
OBITUARIES
Billy Ray Burr

February 28, 1954 – February 9, 2025
BOWIE – Billy Ray Burr, 70, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2025.
The family has chosen arrangements with cremation. He was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to Raymond and Betty (Belleu) Burr. He was a Bowie High School graduate and lifelong native.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Burr; brothers, Michael Burr and Kenny Cummings; and sister, Jo Ann Burr.
Billy is survived by nieces, nephews, and his partner, Shelley Guilliams (Burr).
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
OBITUARIES
Barbara Ann Rector

April 26, 1949 – February 7, 2025
NOCONA – Barbara Ann Rector, 75, died on Feb. 7, 2025, in Nocona surrounded by her loving kids.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Rotan Cemetery in Rotan, TX.
She was born on April 26, 1949, in Rotan, TX to Wilburn D. and Daphene Early. She graduated from Rotan High School and pursued a distinguished career in banking. She dedicated 40 years of her life to both the Citizens Bank and then served as city manager both of Knox City. While living in Knox City, she attended O’Brien Baptist Church. After moving to Montague County, she worshiped at Montague County Cowboy Church alongside her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Rector, Jr; parents, Wilburn D. and Daphene Early; and brother, Billy Joe Early.
She is survived by her daughter, Lila Jo Keck; a son-in-law; one granddaughter; brother, Mickey Early; two nieces and many cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home.
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