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Alice Norris
March 4, 1944 - June 5, 2015
In the blink of an eye everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart. You may not have that chance again.
Alice Marie Norris, 71, passed from this life on June 5, 2015 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 till 7:00 PM, Monday, June 8, 2015 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Graveside Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Alice Marie Norris was born March 4, 1944 in Lake City, Florida to William Charles Norris and Stella Norris. She moved to Ballinger, Texas when she was in the 2nd grade and later moved to Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1962. She worked at Zenith Cleaners, Timex, Texas Instruments and retired as office manager for Dr. Mark Orth D.D.S
Alice was a friend to all she met and was the guardian angel to many. She enjoyed cooking for the family, especially cakes and was not afraid to try a new recipe. She always said, "someone would eat it". Her pride and joys were her nephews, nieces, great nieces, and great nephews. She loved watching them in their sports, plays, and school activities.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Charles Norris; her mother, Stella Norris; and her brother, Steve Norris.
She is survived by her sister, Essie Bright of Abilene; her sister-in-law, Sharon Norris of Rowlett; her nieces and nephews, Richard Sparks and wife Terri, Angela Howell and husband Kevin, Jody Norris, Chad Norris and wife Laurie, Brian Norris and wife April; her great nieces and nephews, Jeremy Sparks, Makenzie Kelley, Megan Sparks, Justin and Jon Howell, Jasmine Norris, Christian and Chase Norris, Nolan, Nylah, Neely, Nash and Nixon Norris.
R B Howard I am a Veteran.
May 5, 1931 - May 29, 2015
R B Howard, 84, of Abilene passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2015 in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
R B was born on May 5, 1931 in Abilene, TX to the late Ocie Howard and Mary Tune Howard. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. R B married Ruth Askins in Abilene on March 12, 1954. R B worked for Rockwell Inc. for 24 years before opening his own Machine shop, RBH Tool Service. He loved working with his hands and building and creating tools. R B loved technology and enjoyed TV and Movies, but his passion was his family. He will be dearly missed by those who were blessed to have known him.
R B is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth; son, Russell Howard of Abilene; daughter, Vicky Howard of Abilene; Ricky Howard of Abilene; grandchildren, Misty Jackson, Tiffany Conder, Chelsea Block-Howard, Zoe Howard; great grandchildren, Brendan Jackson, Ethan Jackson, Talen Conder; sister in-law, Joyce Askins; 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
The family would like to thank Hendrick Hospice and especially nurse, Jennifer Kearney and aid Robert for their kindness and care of R B.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in R B's honor to Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory St, Abilene, TX 79601or the charity of your choice
Shirley L. Kinsfather Mayhall
September 24, 1928 - May 19, 2015
Shirley L. Kinsfather Mayhall, 87, passed away May 19, 2015 in Abilene. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2015 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2015 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Shirley L. Mayhall was born on September 24, 1928 in Mercedes, Texas to German immigrants Rev. John J. Kinsfather and Mollie Foos. At a very early age she learned to play the guitar and piano and thus began her lifelong ministry of music and singing for the Lord. During many of her father’s revivals she played the guitar and she and her sister Elsie provided the music. She met the love of her life at the age of 13 when her dad was called to pastor the church in Ranger, Texas. She met Lonnie L. Mayhall Sr. on the first Sunday when the Mayhall family invited them out to their home in the country for Sunday dinner. Three and a half years later they were married at her dad’s church in Ranger by Rev Lonzo Sides.
Lonnie Sr. and Shirley eventually settled in Abilene in 1953 on Westmoreland Street at the same home in which she has continued to reside for the last 62 years. They had four children; Sharon, Elaine, Janel and Lonnie Jr. She was an outstanding homemaker and also worked 18 years with AISD. She continued her music and singing ministry into her eighties at the First United Pentecostal Church of Abilene, that her Dad, the Rev. JJ Kinfather, pastored for 38 years. She was an amazing wife and mother who loved to cook, entertain her family, and take care of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley also had an ongoing letter and card ministry as well as volunteering her vehicle to get other elderly friends and church members to and from church services or other places. She was diligent in reading the Bible daily and her favorite bible to read from was her parent’s bible. She often commented on how her father would read from that very bible before every meal during her childhood. Although, she was unable to continue some of these activities in the last several years due to illness, she remained a steadfast, intercessory prayer warrior for her family, and church. She had a loving, outgoing personality and a huge heart for giving and helping others in her church and community.
She is survived by two children; Janel Mayhall Young and husband Gary of Tuscola, and Lonnie L. Mayhall Jr. and wife Sandy of Missouri City, Texas. Eight grandchildren; Curt Sanders, Chad Sanders and wife Nellie, Norman Sanders, Bert Young and wife Amber, Dr. Traci Young King and husband James, Malorie Mayhall Gilbert and husband Landon, Kaden Mayhall and Abigail Mayhall.; and fourteen Great-Grandchildren: Rode, Audrey, Dalton, Garrison, Hannah, Tate, Elaina, Madalynn, Caleb, JE, Jaxson, Deagan, Jenna and Bella. She is also survived by one son-in-law, Norman Sanders, II of Abilene and two aunts; Minnie B Kinsfather and Martha Genewinckle of New Braunfels, Texas; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Sr; her father, Rev JJ Kinsfather; mother, Mollie Foos Kinsfather; sister Elsie Windland and her husband JW; nephew Donnie Windland; grand-niece Kristi Windland; daughters Sharon Mayhall Sanders Watts and Elaine Sanders; and son-in-law Robert Sanders.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, TX, 79601.
Brigitte B. Thompson
August 8, 1943 - May 19, 2015
Brigitte B. Thompson, 71, gone to be with the Lord, on May 19, 2015.
She is greatly missed by her surviving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cemetery: Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 HWY 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606
Larry Hurst
January 19, 1951 - June 4, 2015
Larry Hurst, 64, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at his home. Visitation will be Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 3:00 till 5:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 8, 2015 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Larry was born January 19, 1951 at Fort Hood Army base to parents, Kay and Betty Hurst. He always considered himself an Army Brat and grew up all over the world. He graduated high school in San Antonio, TX and married Martha Cervenka shortly before joining the United States Marine Corps. After basic training in San Diego and two years of faithful service to our country, he “got back to Texas” as fast as he could. He graduated from San Antonio College and began his 25 year career with Luby’s Cafeteria where he began as an accountant and soon moved into management. He married his current wife Vicki in 2000, and they have lived in Abilene ever since.
Larry was a people person and especially loved spending time with his family. He had many hobbies including singing karaoke, Harley motorcycles, golfing, collecting, and he was known by his family as the Ebay King.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Hurst; three children, Terry Burke and husband Tres, Melody Boswell and husband Daniel, Virginia Kinney and husband Ben; three step-children, Cheryl Riggan, Teresa Cartwright and husband Jeff, Justin Davis; five grandchildren, Will Burke, Cole Burke, Elle Burke, Austin Eldridge, Max Kinney; three step grandchildren, Taylor Carswell, Gabrielle Carswell, Jaxon Riggan; one sister, Kathy Hime; one brother, Gary Hurst; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Larry was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Hurst; one grandson, Tanner Eldridge; one brother, Jimmy Hurst; and his parents.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society in honor of Larry’s grandson, Tanner.
Joan E. McKinley I am a Veteran.
February 15, 1929 - May 28, 2015
Joan E. McKinley, 86, formerly of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Abilene.
Graveside Service will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at Sunset Garden Cemetery in Carlsbad, New Mexico under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home.
Joan was born on February 15, 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Forrest Townsend and Sallie Antle Townsend. She married E. M. “Mac” McKinley on March 29, 1946 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mac preceded her in death on November 21, 1985. Joan worked as an Entrepreneur and Bookkeeper. She had a wide array of interest such as painting, gardening and was an avid reader. She will be dearly missed by all those who were blessed to have known her.
Joan is survived by her son, Gary McKinley and wife Nan of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Gwenn Prensner and husband Gary of Abilene, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Buhrmann, Steven Prensner, Tracie McKinley and Cindi McKinley.
Joan was also preceded in death by a son, Phillip McKinley.
Elisabeth June Throop
May 26, 2015 - May 26, 2015
Elizabeth June Throop, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in Abilene.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Memorial Park in Baby Land.
Elizabeth June Throop was born on May 26, 2015 to Michael and Tia Throop.
She leaves behind her loving parents; brothers and sisters, Trayce, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Evelyn Faith; grandparents, Bob and Marsha Exum, Jack and Glenda Waite; uncles, John Exum, Jated Throop, Jason Throop; aunts, Jenny Throop and Marcie Throop, many more dear family and friends.
