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Ruth Jill “Marmie” Timberlake
July 16, 1942 – November 5, 2023
HEATH, TX – Jill Timberlake, 81, affectionately known as “Marmie” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, surrounded by her husband and family, departed her earthly home on Nov. 5, 2023.
A celebration of Jill’s extraordinary life was at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10, at the First United Methodist Church of Heath, 140 Smirl Dr., Heath. A reception followed.
Jill was born on July 16, 1942, in San Antonio to Burton Junge and Ruth Brock Junge. Jill was raised in San Antonio and attended Ursuline Academy and later attended Thomas Jefferson High School. After high school, Jill attended San Antonio College majoring in history where she met the love of her life, Bill, who was finishing his studies to become a chiropractor.
Jill and Bill married on Sept. 7, 1963, at Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio.
Jill and Bill moved to Dallas in 1964 where Jill assisted him in beginning his 54-year career as a Doctor of Chiropractic and a top consultant to the healthcare industry. Jill worked for Sun Oil Company until 1971 and thereafter dedicated her life to raising her four daughters and providing her loving support of Bill’s growing practice.
Jill was wildly talented, a creative who expressed herself across all mediums from the page to the canvas. She was an avid organic gardener and incredible cook, growing her own herbs and creating recipes that became legend in her family and social circles, that went on to be included in cookbooks and anthologies. She catered for three of her four daughter’s weddings and fed persons from every walk of life, from the homeless to the famous. She was a collector of dishes, a voracious reader, historian and a great American who loved her country and was active in politics from the local to federal level. Jill was a confidant and comfort to many and poured her heart into her family and friends every day of her life.
Jill is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Ruth Junge; in-laws, Marvin P. Timberlake and Gladys Timberlake along with a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Jill is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Bill W. Timberlake; daughter, Dr. Kellie Timberlake-Lancaster and husband Dr. Diran Lancaster, Bowie; daughter, Amy Timberlake-Johnson and husband Brent Johnson, Forney; daughter, Cynthia White and husband Kevin White, Paris, and daughter, Jenny Timberlake-Bellamy and husband Richard Bellamy, Heath; and beloved brother, Howard Junge and wife Alice Junge, Greenville.
Jill is also survived by her grandchildren, Billy White and wife Mallory White, Bryan Stacy and fiancé Olivia Bailey, Pierce Lancaster, Jack White and wife Briggette White, Zachary Stacy, Lauren White, Dane Lancaster, Giddian Bellamy, Bird Bellamy, Ashley Hall and husband Ryan, Christian Johnson and wife Caitlyn, and Madeleine Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Kaydence White, Rowan White, Arden White, Rhyder Hall, Averly Hall, Easton Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Nolan Johnson along with a long list of beloved cousins and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jill’s name to First United Methodist Church of Heath.
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August 11, 1945 – December 21, 2024
BOWIE – Connie Stevens Hollowell, 79, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 26 at the White Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 27 at the First Baptist Church in Bellevue with Pastors Robert Slayton and Ethan Hollowell officiating. Burial will follow at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
Connie was born on Aug. 11, 1945 in San Diego, CA to Pal and Evelyn Stevens. Connie accepted Christ at a young age. She graduated from Bowie High School in 1964 where she was selected as Band Sweetheart.
She married Bill Hollowell in Bellevue on Aug. 25, 2012. She worked many years in education as a paraprofessional in both Bowie Independent School District and Bellevue ISD. Her greatest loves were her family and spending time in the mountains.
Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Pal and Evelyn Stevens.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Hollowell, Bowie; daughter, Michelle Vassar Cassetty and husband Bryon, Bellevue; daughter, Jody Vassar Carter and husband Chris, Haslet; daughter, Karen Coffman and husband Toby, Ravia, OK; daughter, Toni Corbin and husband David, Tishomingo, OK; son, Steven Hollowell and wife Dana, Kingston, OK; sister, Debbie Ashley and husband Mark, Stoneburg; brother, Pal Stevens, Jr. and wife Darlene, Bear Lake, PA; grandchildren, Christopher Tate, Jasmyne Tate, Brandt Cassetty, Devon Cassetty, Chace Corbin and wife Megan, Jarret Corbin, Dani Corbin, Quinten Corbin, Kristen Franks and husband Shane, Ethan Hollowell and wife Kortni, Shelby Hollowell and Faith Hollowell; great-grandchildren, Aniyah Bonner, Ember Bonner, Zayvien Garrett, Shae Franks and Reagan Franks and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to Wise Regional Health System Dialysis Center in Decatur or First Baptist Church of Bellevue.
Arrangements 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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