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GLORIA S. DELL
Gloria S. Dell, age 63, of Heath, Texas, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, Texas.
She was born March 19, 1941, in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Wallace and Mildred (Ruiz) Mason.
On March 5, 1973, in Reno, Nevada, she was united in marriage to Lonnie Dell, who survives.
She is also survived by three sons, Donald R. Patton, Jr., of Missouri, Dannie Lee Dell of Missouri, and Kirk Matthew Dell of Texas; one daughter, Kelly Ann Paul of Missouri; two brothers, Larry Mason of California and Gary Mason of Oregon and nine grandchildren., Candice Godboiz, Nathan Maloney, Lindy Paul, Michael Dell, Matthew Dell, Paul Dell, Charles Dell, Harley Dell and D.J. Hightower.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Paul Patton, in 1988.
Gloria resided in California prior to 1977, when she moved to Cassville, Missouri.
She owned the Green Hill Drive Inn Theater.
In 1983, she moved to Texas to make her home.
She helped her husband, Lonnie, in the construction business by decorating his building projects.
She was also an executive secretary for Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School.
Gloria loved to spend time with her grandkids.
She loved to travel, watch the Home Shopping Network and to collect Elvis memorabilia.
She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Royse City, Texas, and attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church while in Cassville.
Funeral serves were held Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri.
Rev. Milford Baker will conduct the services.
Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery, Cassville, Missouri.
WALTER A. HELMER, JR.
Walter A. Helmer, Jr., age 67 of Rockwall, Texas, passed away Nov. 28, 2004.
He was born July 19, 1937, in Houston, Texas, to Walter Arthur Helmer, Sr. and Daisy Warren.
Mr. Helmer was a partner at Dranguet, Helmer, Ramsey, Inc. in Dallas, Texas.
A loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Irene C. Helmer of Rockwall, Texas; sons, Warren Helmer of Dallas, Texas, Brian Helmer and wife Cathy of Rowlett, Texas, and Brad Helmer and wife Jana of Rowlett, Texas; sisters: Hazel Featherston of Lufkin, Texas, and Laverne Childress of Cedar Hill, Texas; and grandchildren, Ryan, Karisa, Kailye, Shelby and Brooks.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Helmer Ratheal, on Dec. 19, 2001.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Family Cathedral of Praise, 790 Windbell Cir., Mesquite, Texas, with Rev. Harry Lee Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Cathedral of Praise Vision Fund, 790 Windbell Cir., Mesquite, TX, 75149.
LILLIE MAE GRIFFITH BURKS
Funeral services for Lillie Mae Griffith Burks, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, were conducted Sunday, Nov. 28, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Doug Holt and Brother Bradley Edge officiating. Ms. Burks' nephews and grandsons served as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were the Miracle Revival Church family.
Ms. Burks died at 3:35 a.m. Nov. 26 at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.
She was bron in Birthright on April 26, 1924, the daughter of Jim and Izella Page Griffith.
She was a homemaker and a member of Miracle Revival Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Linker and husband, James, of Sulphur Springs, Wilma Sexton of Royse City, Wanda Cole and husband, Jerry, of Sulphur Springs; one son, Jimmy Burks of Dallas; grandchildren, Debra Kendal, Donna white, Mike Booth, Kevin Booth, Melinda Martinez, Paula Linker, Jennifer Cotten, Jamie Linker, Cindy Edge, Kimm Pollard, Brandon Edge
MARGIE ANN (METTS SKINNER)
Margie Ann (Metts Skinner), age 66, passed away Nov. 27, 2004.
She was born Aug. 18, 1938, in Angelina County, Texas, to Haywood and Winnie (Denton) Metts.
She was a resident of Rockwall, Texas, for 26 years, an active and beloved member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by her husband, Charles Skinner of Rockwall; son: Victor Skinner and wife Terri of Round Rock, Texas; daughter, Emily Shutt and Alan Shutt both of Mesquite, Texas; brother, Charles Metts and wife Shirley; sister, Sally Jo Lee; and aunt, Sadie Denton, all of Lufkin, Texas; grandchildren, Andrew and Courtney Shutt and Wendy and Mallory Skinner; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Mayerhoff officiating.
ELVETA S. BUCK
Elveta S. Buck, age 84 of Quinlan, Texas, passed away Nov. 27, 2004, in Ennis, Texas.
She was born Sept. 27, 1920, in Bagota, Texas, to Jim and Josie Sockwall.
Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Buck worked as an accountant in the aircraft industry.
Her niece, Janet Walker of Ennis, Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends survive her.
Her husband, Clifton Odell Buck, and her parents preceded her in death.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Royse City Cemetery, Royse City, Texas, with Rev. Danney Tenney officiating.
PATRICIA LENAMOND
Patricia Lenamond, age 60, a resident of Rockwall, Texas, for 26 years, passed away Nov. 23, 2004.
She was born Nov. 26, 1943, in Temple, Texas, to Johnny E. and Laverne (Wiley) Johnson.
Mrs. Lenamond enjoyed shopping and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Heath.
She is survived by her husband: L. E. Lenamond; sons, James Bailey and Mike Lenamond; father: E. A. Johnson; granddaughter, Tiffany Lenamond; grandson, Christopher Bailey; sister, Judith Hardin; brother, Johnny Johnson, Jr.; step-sons, Nolan and David Lenamond; daughter in law, Belinda Lenamond; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Her mother, Laverne Wiley Johnson, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Chapel with Rev. Douglas Lenamond officiating.
ALMA E. GARDNER
Alma E. Gardner, age 99 of Rockwall, Texas, passed away Nov. 23, 2004.
She was born Nov. 7, 1905, in Dayton, Ohio, to Julius William and Katherine (Braun) Hauschild.
Mrs. Gardner was a homemaker, and has been a member of St John's Church in Dayton, Ohio, since 1905.
In 1986, she moved to Rockwall, Texas, where she became a member of First United Methodist Church.
In her spare time, Mrs. Gardner enjoyed knitting and sewing.
She is survived by her son, Bill Gardner and wife Diana of Rowlett, Texas; daughter, Pat Ruppert and husband Bob of Rockwall, Texas; granddaughters, Cathy McCallum and husband Wayne, Gigi Gardner-Schlesinger and husband Art, Gina Walther and husband Jamie, and Tracy Chastain and husband Jeff; grandsons, Bill Ruppert and wife Barbara and Dr. Greg Neyman and wife Belinda; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her parents; and sisters, Catherine, May, and Ruthie.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Chapel with Dr. Keith P. Boone officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Yellowjacket, Rockwall, TX, 75087.
