Joyce Virginia Bouldin Hise, 93 years young, on Jan. 28, 2018, “slipped the surly bonds of earth, put out (her) hand and touched the face of God.”

The service was conducted on Feb. 3, 2018, by McMillan-Satterwhite in Graham and officiated by Rev. Wayne Hardin.

Virginia and Sterling were married on June 20, 1942, a marriage lasting almost 64 years, Sterling having passed on March 9, 2006. They were members of the First Baptist Church in Haskell, where they lived until 2002, when they moved to Graham to live near their daughter Sharon.

Virginia is survived by daughters Charlotte Ann Hise Sloan and husband (William Bozeman) and Sharon Lynn Hise Reynolds and husband (Johnny Ray); brothers Carl Nathan Bouldin and wife (Bettye) and Mount Ollan Bouldin; nephews and nieces Dorothy Caddell, Thurman Isbell, Gary Bouldin, Faye Sulipeck,Teresa Wills, Billy Joe Everett, Brian Bouldin, Bobby Bouldin, Kimberly Haile, Tina Kramer, Keitha Ramsey, Shane Bouldin, Juanita Pyfer, Richard Crider, Lylith Ann Schneider, William W. Hise, Jr., and Daniel Sterling Hise; and numerous great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Virginia is predeceased by her husband; her parents; sister Golda Mae Isbell; brothers Olin J. Bouldin, Merrill Dean Bouldin, Dellie Joe Bouldin, John Lampkin Bouldin, Bobby Orien Bouldin and Stewart Watson Adams, Jr.
Virginia was born on April 18, 1924, in Haskell, to Mount Olin Bouldin and Mannie Ann McGregor.

At Virginia’s tender age of eleven, lightning struck and instantly killed her father, leaving her Mother with eight children and one (Mount Ollan) born three months later. Golda Mae, age sixteen, soon married. Virginia then became the “Little Mother” to seven younger brothers, while their Mother worked to provide for the family, with the kind help of relatives and friends. Virginia learned quickly to cook and help significantly in the raising of the little boys. She continued to refer to them as “The Little Boys” throughout her lifetime, and to Nathan as “Little Brother” and Mount Ollan as “Baby Brother.” They called her “Sissy”. What Sissy said went. Virginia, a gentle quiet-spoken person, managed to keep order with the boys, and throughout their lifetimes, they would continue to defer to her. 

Virginia, a very loving wife, mother and housewife, was an accomplished cook. Also, her unique talent with crafts, sewing, handmade Christmas ornaments, bows and nametags rendered the second-most treasured items from the family home, the first being the letters and cards retained by Virginia, thus, making a history of their family life. 

At age 55, Virginia’s life took an unexpected turn. In addition to her already full and satisfying life, she was asked by one daughter to deliver her last order of Avon to her customers, as the daughter would not be selling Avon any longer, having not been very successful in that endeavor. Virginia, however, excelled selling Avon. This sparked a 27-year career as an Avon Representative. Virginia won countless honors and prizes for being such a successful Avon Representative, making President’s Club 27 years in a row.

Patricia Ann Cernosek, 69, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 in Graham. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Pat was born Dec. 16, 1948 in Wichita Falls to the late John Boulden and Dorothy Eugenia (Taylor) Kirksey. She married Jimmy Cernosek April 30, 1976 in Denton and he preceded her in death June 21, 2014. Pat enjoyed the simple things, fishing with her husband and brother, short fun casino trips with her sisters, bingo with her daughters, quiet evenings at home playing games or doing puzzles with kids and grandkids and Christmas morning with family. She was a sweet person a good mom and will be missed.

Survivors include: daughters, Michelle Widner and husband, Ricky of Graham, Marcella Casey and husband, Shawn Cauble of Graham, Teri Robertson and husband, Bill of Graham, Kristen Martin and husband, Travis of Graham; sons, James Cernosek and wife, Mandy of Graham and Mark Cernosek of Graham; sisters, Linda Kirksey of Round Rock and Tammy Stovall of Wichita Falls; brothers, Michael Kirksey and wife, Linda of Georgetown and Randy Kirksey and wife, Orie of Topeka, Kan.; 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Rathgeber Hospitality House in Wichita Falls.

Margaret Inez Long, 80, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Margaret was born Nov. 16, 1937 in Albany to the late Booker T. and Eula (Smith) Thomas. She married Bobby Long April 23, 1982 in Abilene and he preceded her in death May 1, 2010. Margaret Long was a long time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was active in the Women’s Missionary Society and Women’s for Community Development “WCD.” She was loved and known by family and close friends as “Nannie.” She will always be remembered by those who knew her as a women with a big heart to give and help anyway she could.

Survivors include: Sons - Larry D. Coleman and wife, La Sonja of Graham and James B. “Pete” Coleman of Olney; Sisters - Ella Penn of Tucson, Arizona, Letha Ann Booker of Abilene, Gladys Walker of San Antonio, and Mary Helen Shead of Graham; Daughter-in-law - Carla Coleman of Wichita Falls; Grandchildren - Tamitha Halloway, Shemeka Coleman, Rhonda Sharon Taylor, Willie D. Coleman, Brooke D. Coleman, Ricky Sykes, James Coleman, Larry Coleman, Jr., Terence Coleman, Monique Coleman, Marquis Sykes, Zaykia Sykes, Markel Long, Lajuana Long, James Coleman, Jr., and Aaron Coleman; 23 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by daughter, Rose Ann Sykes, sons, William Howard Coleman and Marcus Long, sister, Rosa Lee Cole, brother, Booker T. Thomas and granddaughter, Natasha Noble.

Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Willie Jo Norwood, 77, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 in Graham. Funeral will be Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside will be 2 p.m. in Riverview Cemetery in Seymour. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Willie was born May 9, 1940 in Seymour, to the late James Thomas and Mattie Emilee (Hutchison) Duncan. She married Billy J. Norwood, July 25, 1958 in Seymour. Willie moved to Graham in 1969 from Seymour. She was a member of Abundant Life Center and a self-employed piano teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Norwood of Graham; daughter, Pamela Rittenhouse and husband, Ron, of Wichita Falls; son, Stephen Norwood of Forest City, Ark.; brothers, Stanley Eugene Duncan of Arlington and James Randal Duncan of Houston; seven grandchildren, Summer, William, Lauren, Lindsay, Preston and A.J. Rittenhouse, and Jami Norwood; three great-grandchildren, Jace and Ellie Rittenhouse and Emmy Stanley.

William Doddridge McFarlane Jr. died Jan. 4, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Bill was born in Graham on Feb. 11, 1928, to W.D. Sr. and Alma McFarlane. He graduated from Graham High School in 1944 at the age of 16, attended Texas A&M University and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1949.
At the Academy, following his commissioning, he received his wings in June 1950 in Pensacola, Florida. His naval career included successive overseas deployments, first to the Korean conflict in 1953 aboard the U.S. Kearsarge where Bill flew more than 40 missions in the Grumman F2F aircraft over North Korea. Later in his career Bill deployed twice to the Mediterranean for duty aboard the aircraft carriers Saratoga and Essex for duty flying the Douglas A-4 attack aircraft.
After retiring from the Navy, Bill attained a law degree from The University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., and practiced law in West Palm Beach, Fla. until his retirement. He spent his final years enjoying golf and gathering with his large extended family, and could be counted on to be present for family events from weddings and birthdays to sporting events wherever they occurred. Children of the McFarlane clan were always thrilled to receive his birthday gifts of crisp new bills in the amounts of their age.
He is survived by his son, William Ill, and daughter, Catharine; his siblings Mary Pitcock, Barbara Staton and Robert McFarlane; Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as an extended loving family.
The service is scheduled for April 14 at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church and Park Lawn Cemetery, in Rockville, Maryland.

Milton Jerrell French, 79, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Dallas.
He was born Oct. 4, 1938 in Graham, to Dennis and Eloise French. Milton enjoyed family, friends, sports and horse racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Milton is survived by his two sons, Michael French and Matthew French; his daughter, Melissa Fox and her husband, Robert Fox; and his grandson, Brady Fox; his brothers, Kenneth French, and Dale French and his wife, Liz French; and his sister, Shirley Glover and her husband, W.T. Glover.
Visitation was Friday, March 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Wildwood Chapel. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

Lillie Grayce Meeks, 2, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 in Eastland. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery in Stephens County under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Lillie was born Nov. 5, 2015 in Mineral Wells, to Denny Ray and Kylee Lynn (Poteet) Meeks. She loved Dr Pepper and cookies, feeding the cows and dogs, playing tug-of-war with Buster, and playing with her brother, cousins, grandparents, and mommy and daddy.
Survivors include her parents, Ray and Kylee Meeks of Graham; brother, Karson Meeks of Graham; grandparents, Travis and Sherill Poteet of Graham, Judy and Randall Hill of Graham and Denny Huff of Graham; great-grandparents, Cheryl Stewart of Crystal Falls, Marie Smith of Graham, and Marie and Buddy Jackson of Coleman; great-great-grandmothers, Delois Brown of Newcastle, Verna Blue of Breckenridge, and Mozelle Barnett of Mineral Wells; uncle, Travis J. Poteet of Graham; aunt, Kayla Wainscott and husband, Billy Bob, of Graham; aunt, Ashley Cogdill of Coleman; uncle, Eric Meeks of Mineral Wells; aunt, Jolene Huff of Mineral Wells; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Doug Stewart and Eddie Lynn Poteet, and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lillie Grayce Meeks, 2, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 in Eastland. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery in Stephens County under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Lillie was born Nov. 5, 2015 in Mineral Wells, to Denny Ray and Kylee Lynn (Poteet) Meeks. She loved Dr Pepper and cookies, feeding the cows and dogs, playing tug-of-war with Buster, and playing with her brother, cousins, grandparents, and mommy and daddy.
Survivors include her parents, Ray and Kylee Meeks of Graham; brother, Karson Meeks of Graham; grandparents, Travis and Sherill Poteet of Graham, Judy and Randall Hill of Graham and Denny Huff of Graham; great-grandparents, Cheryl Stewart of Crystal Falls, Marie Smith of Graham, and Marie and Buddy Jackson of Coleman; great-great-grandmothers, Delois Brown of Newcastle, Verna Blue of Breckenridge, and Mozelle Barnett of Mineral Wells; uncle, Travis J. Poteet of Graham; aunt, Kayla Wainscott and husband, Billy Bob, of Graham; aunt, Ashley Cogdill of Coleman; uncle, Eric Meeks of Mineral Wells; aunt, Jolene Huff of Mineral Wells; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Doug Stewart and Eddie Lynn Poteet, and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jimmy Bryant, 76, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Graham. Funeral will be Monday, March 5, at 1 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Post Oak Cemetery in Breckenridge under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Jimmy was born Nov. 13, 1941 in Wolf City, to the late Keith and Serrita (Williams) Bryant. He served in the Army National Guard for two years.
Jimmy married Pak Dendy Jan. 26, 1985 in Breckenridge. He worked for AT&T for 23 years as a business communications technician and was the owner of A-L Telephone in Graham for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Pak Bryant of Graham; daughters, Kerrie Leigh Gober and husband, Larry, of Hawley, Peggy Sue Gonzales and husband, Joe, of Prosper, and Cari A. Duda of Sweetwater; sons, David Bryant and wife, Paula, of Graham, Doug Wimberley of Graham, and Wendell Wimberley and Tina of Breckenridge; brothers, Richard Bryant of Graham, Johnny Bryant of Woodson, Phillip Bryant of Graham, and Jerry Don Bryant of Graham; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a great-great-granddaughter, Taylynn Patterson and sister, Janet Diane Bryant.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Diana Gayle Thompson Sheets “NUNU”, age 59, passed away March 1, 2018 at Medical City-Plano in Plano. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at One Community Church, 2150 Texas 121 Bus. in Lewisville. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.
Diana was born Aug. 13, 1958 in Olney, to the late John Columbus Thompson and Fannie Ellen (Scales) Thompson. She graduated from Olney High School in 1976. She was a retired program coordinator for Physician Clinical Education. Diana truly lived for her children and was a dedicated grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. Diana was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Charles Thompson.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Ray and Mary Sheets of Eagle Mountain Lake; one daughter, Andy Sheets of Coppell; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Brian and Carol Thompson of Montgomery, and Larry and Nancy Thompson of Dallas; three grandchildren: Mason Sheets and Katherine Sheets, both of Eagle Mountain Lake, and Payton Sears of Coppell; and many nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lunnfuneralhome.com.

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Myra Ratliff Collier early Wednesday evening on Feb. 28, 2018. She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Myra was born in Spur on June 4, 1934, to Judge L.D. and Marie Ratliff. She resided at Pecan Plantation since Dec. 1, 1993.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, David A. Collier; a son, Michael, of Dallas; daughter, Sharon Holt of College Station; grandchildren, Whitney Holt of Houston, Judsin Holt of Austin, Taylor Holt of San Diego, Allyson C. Ravnaas of Fort Worth, and Megan Collier of Dallas; two great-grandchildren, R. Dean Ravnaas II and George P. Ravnaas, of Fort Worth.
Myra was an outstanding elementary teacher in both El Paso and Lubbock. The family will have a private memorial service celebrating her life as a wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother.
Myra was preceded in death by her parents, Judge L.D. and Marie Ratliff of Spur, and an infant daughter at birth in El Paso.
As a loving individual, she loved her church. She loved teaching others to read and was class president in six Sunday Schools over the years and was a student of the Bible.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury.

Mary Wade, 79, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her home in Graham. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 7, at 10 a.m. in Graham Church of God. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Mary was born March 13, 1938 in Graham to the late James Franklin and Davie Cleo (Reddell) Emerson. She married Walter E. Wade, Aug. 29, 1959 in Graham. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2001. Mary was a self-employed private sitter for many years in Graham and a member of Graham Church of God.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan Hathcock and husband Brett of Bryson; son, Ed Wade of Graham; grandchildren, Amy Mowrey of Herndon, Va. and Kody Hathcock of Bryson; brother-in-law, Danny Barnett of Graham; nephews, Dawayne Barnett and wife Stacy of Graham, and Stephen Barnett and wife Michelle of Granbury.
Mary was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Barnett and a grandson, Brett Anthony Edward Hathcock.

Kim B. Birdwell, 61, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m. at The Dinner Bell in Graham. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Kim was born July 3, 1956 in Graham, to the late Joe Bob and Doris Bryant Birdwell. Kim graduated from Graham High School and attended real estate school. He worked mainly in oil field services in and around Young County. He loved hunting, fishing, and being with family and friends. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Graham.
Survivors include his brother, Phil Birdwell and wife, Kimberly, of PK Lake; nephews, Brad Birdwell and wife, Heather, and their sons, Daniel and Isacc Mauricio of Hurst, Hunter Birdwell and son, Revan, of Spring; aunt, Gwen Dodson of Newcastle; numerous cousins also survive.
The family asks that memorials be made to your favorite charity.

Peggie Braddock, 83, of Wichita Falls, died March 6, 2018.
Visitation will be at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, March 9, with the funeral service following. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park.
Peggie was born May 15, 1934 in Brownwood, to Thomas and Iva Addkisson Stewart. She married Lester E. Braddock on Oct. 13, 1951, who preceded her in death. She was in accounting with the Civil Service at Sheppard Air Force Base and was a member of Faith Baptist. She served as Sunday School superintendent and as Sunday School teacher for many years. She loved time with her family.
Survivors include her son, Dr. Stewart Braddock and his wife, Phyllis, of Lumberton; granddaughter, Ashley Braddock of San Antonio; and her brother-in-law, Harrell Braddock of Graham.
Online condolences may be made at hamptonvaughancrestview.com.

Betty Jane Jameson passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home on Lake Graham. Family visitation was 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eastside Church of Christ in Graham followed by a graveside service at 3 p.m. at the Montague Cemetery in Montague.
Betty was born Oct. 19, 1942 in Olney, to Herschel Ford and Edna Earle (Partain) Cockburn. She was a homemaker, porcelain artist and a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Graham. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband, Jon Jameson, in 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Julie Barnhill and husband Matt, Connie Mann and husband Brent, and Jennifer Shaw and husband Billy; son, Jon Jameson and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, Magan Echols and husband John, Brittany Hooper and husband Jack, Breanna Hansen and husband Tyler, Brandon Mann and wife Kelly, Lindsay Ferrell and husband Brett, Kirk Mann, Trey Shaw, Jameson Shaw, Grant Shaw, Carson Shaw, Jeff and Abby Jameson; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Mattie Claire and Meg Echols, Peyton, Porter and Hayden Hooper, Knox, Holden, Davis and Layne Hansen, Hudson, Beckham and Merritt Mann; brother, Eddie Don Cockburn and wife Beverly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Betty’s name to Eastside Church of Christ Ministries, 705 Indiana St, Graham, TX 76450 or Graham Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 1301 Montgomery Rd, Graham, TX 76450 or Beyond Faith Hospice, 604 Oak St, Suite 105, Graham, TX 76450.

Jesse Eberhart, 87, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 in Graham. Funeral will be Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Masonic Rites burial will follow in Necessity Cemetery in Stephens County. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Jesse was born Feb. 3, 1931 in McAllen, to the late Rufus C. and Florance (Daniel) Eberhart. Jesse was a former member of the National Guard. He married Martha Flourney, Jan. 24, 1958 in Arlington. He moved to Graham in 1990 from Breckenridge. Jesse was an independent insurance agent and a member of First Baptist Church Graham. Jesse was a past master of Young County Masonic Lodge #485 and active in all the lodges in the area.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Eberhart of Graham, and son, Michael Eberhart of Cedar Hill.
Jesse was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Eberhart.
The family asks that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, building fund, 620 4th St., or Young County Masonic Lodge, scholarship fund, PO Box 485, Graham, TX, 76450.

Kourtland went from her mothers womb and straight to the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
She is survived by her parents, Trey and Courtnie Clayton Curd; brother, James Treyson Curd IV; grandparents, James and Lisa Curd Jr. and Jeremy Clayton; great-grandparents, Linda Duggan and Charles Ross; great-great-grandmother, Hazel Armstrong; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Shirley Curd, Kathy Lee, Jerry Clayton and Doyle Duggan; and great-great-grandparents, Herschel and Bessie Ross, Berry Armstrong, O.T. and Oleta Williams, and W.P. and Beatrice Curd Sr.
A visitation was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Jack County Cowboy Church in Jacksboro.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the Ross Family Cemetery in Jack County.

Peggy C. Stephens, 77, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Fort Worth. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Cowboy Church of Young County. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Peggy was born June 5, 1940 in Littlefield, to the late Jim and Cleo Pickrell. She married Ronnie C. Stephens, June 29, 1958 in Abernathy.
Peggy moved to Graham in 1978 from South Carolina after serving with her husband for 21 years in the Air Force. She was a former officer at First National Bank Graham, a member of Cowboy Church of Young County, and a Black Friday Diva.
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie C. Stephens of Graham; daughters, Rhonda Clark and husband Jimmy of Breckenridge, and Amy Bradley and husband Greg of Temple; son, Ricky Stephens and wife Becky of Graham; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim Bob Pickrell and wife Pamala of Granbury, and Charles Pickrell and wife Nancy of Kennedale; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Peggy was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Barron and her husband Lawrence, and her brother, James Pickrell.
The family asks that memorials be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or your favorite charity.
Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Lemmie J. Guhl, 82, of Graham passed away March 9, 2018 at Hamilton Hospital in Olney.
She was born on Nov. 16, 1935 in Breckenridge, one of 10 children born to Isaac and Lena McKee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Guhl and eight of her siblings.
She left behind four children, Walter Guhl Jr. and wife Bren of Graham, David Guhl and wife Sherry of New Braunfels, Robert Guhl and wife Barbara of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Deborah Loftis and husband Eugene of Graham. She had nine grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations to a cancer charity of choice be made.
Services will be held March 23 at 11 a.m. at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham.

Pearl Branys Edwards passed away in Mineral Wells on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 17 at the First Christian Church of Breckenridge, with graveside following in the Breckenridge Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary. Donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Breckenridge Sanctuary Restoration Fund or Meals on Wheels of Breckenridge.
Born Dec. 31, 1927, in Graham, to Pearl Bennett and Lillian Jewel. She moved to Breckenridge in 1943 where she attended and graduated from Breckenridge High School in May of 1944. She attended East Texas State, Commerce, and Emory University.
During World War II, she worked at the Pentagon and Office of the Quartermaster General, Washington D.C., after which she married Clyde Virgil Edwards on July 20, 1945 in Alexandria, La.
She and her husband Clyde became the owners of Edwards Jewelry in 1968. They owned and operated the jewelry store for over 21 years, working side by side. Edwards Jewelers was in business over 51 years, and was one of the oldest businesses run by a husband and wife team. During the 51 years, three generations of Edwards’ (DC and Jewel Edwards, Clyde and Branys Edwards, and Debe Edwards Loredo) were involved in the running of the store, which included locations in Olney, Abilene, Eastland and Breckenridge.
Mrs. Edwards was very involved in the community along with many organizations throughout her life until her health interfered, including member of the First Christian Church from 1946. She was song leader of the Round Up Sunday School Class and a member of the FCC Senior Choir for 12 years. One of her passions was the American Cancer Society where she held the first Cancer Crusade while showing a movie, “The Seven Signs of Cancer” at the old Palace Theater. She was a member and sat on the board of the Woman’s Club for three years, while also holding the positions of president, treasurer and parliamentarian; member of Woman’s Forum; member of the Chamber of Commerce; and secretary of the Committee for Downtown Business; BHS Band Sponsor; lifetime member of National Bridal Consultants; representative and board member of the International Jewelry Buyers; and Who’s Who Business Woman of the Year 1988. One of the things she was most proud of was her fight to keep the bricks on Walker Street in downtown Breckenridge.
When asked what her greatest accomplishment was in life, she would have answered, her children and grandchild. She loved her children with all the heart and soul a mother had. Whether it be watching Ronny play football or run track, watching Larry twirl his batons, or watching Debe twirl her batons, ride her horses or dance her feet off, she was always on the side lines rooting them on.
After her husband passed away, she spent most of her time in Tyler, with her daughter and granddaughter, where she enjoyed traveling with them to horse shows all over the United States. Nothing made her happier than to watch her granddaughter, Alyxandra, go around the pen on her horse or jump the course – she once again was on the side line rooting her on.
Edwards is preceded in death by her father, Pearl Bennett; mother, Jewel Pippin; husband, Clyde; her son, Larry Wayne; grandson, David Edwards Bruton; her sisters, Maxine Cowan and Bettye Blevins and her brothers, Darwin C. Edwards and Billy Wayne Edwards.
Survivors include son, Ronald Clyde Edwards of Dallas; daughter, Debe Loredo and husband Edward of Beach City; granddaughter, Alyxandra Dalton Roberts and husband Bradly of Beach City; great-grandson, Davin Edward Roberts of Beach City, along with several nieces and nephews who include Lillian Kay Cowan of Austin, Blake Edwards of Dallas, and Darryl Edwards of Point Clear, Ala.