Notes for Thelma LaRue STEVENS

Thelma Larue Stevens Woods
Birth: Dec. 2, 1921 Paradise, Wise County, Texas, USA
Death: Aug. 26, 2009
Thelma Larue Woods, 87, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009.
Service: 9:30 a.m., Friday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Thelma was born Dec. 2, 1921, in Paradise to Bob and Litha Stevens. She retired from General Dynamics. Thelma was a loving mother and grandparent and will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Woods; parents, Bob and Litha Stevens; brother, Oliver Stevens; and sisters, Lillie Mae Stevens, Cletus Atkinson, Mary Finley, Lizzie Garrett, Bobbie Sifford and Tommie Meadows.
Survivors: Sons, Don C. Woods and wife, Joanie, and Allen Stevens and wife, Pat; daughter, Deyanne Woods and husband, Bob; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Nora West and Cleo Moss; and many nieces and nephews.
Published in Star-Telegram on August 27, 2009
Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Created by: Tim Hawkins
Record added: Aug 27, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 41207008

Social Security Death Index
Name: Thelma Larue Woods
SSN: 463-22-9473
Last Residence: 76119 Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Born: 2 Dec 1921
Died: 26 Aug 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)

Thelma L Stephens, United States Census, 1930
Name: Thelma L Stephens
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1922
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William O Stephens Head M 56 Texas
Litha E Stephens Wife F 42 Texas
Libbie M Stephens Daughter F 23 Texas
Bobbie L Stephens Daughter F 10 Texas
Thelma L Stephens Daughter F 8 Texas
J Oliver Stephens Son M 5 Texas
Cleta A Stephens Daughter F 3 Texas
E Cleo Stephens Daughter F 1 Texas
District: 0010 , Sheet Number and Letter: 6B , Household ID: 118 , Line Number: 78 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: T626 , Affiliate Film Number: 2406 , GS Film number: 2342140 , Digital Folder Number: 004547385 , Image Number: 00296

Thelma L Stevens, United States Census, 1940
Name: Thelma L Stevens
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1922
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
W O Stevens Head M 65 Texas
Litha Stevens Wife F 52 Texas
Bobbie Lee Stevens Daughter F 20 Texas
Thelma L Stevens Daughter F 18 Texas
Oliver J Stevens Son M 14 Texas
Clelus Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Cleo S Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Ellen Dora Stevens Daughter F 8 Texas
Allen Royce Stevens Grandson M 0 Texas
District: 249-10 , Family Number: 1 , Sheet Number and Letter: 1A , Line Number: 4 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4168 , Digital Folder Number: 005458082 , Image Number: 00241


Notes for John Oliver STEVENS

John O Stevens
Birth: Oct. 24, 1924
Death: Sep. 8, 2000
Note: ABU3, COX, US Navy, WWII, Korea
Burial: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Plot: Section 6-A, Site 245
Created by: Nana x4
Record added: Jul 05, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 28054873

J Oliver Stephens, United States Census, 1930
Name: J Oliver Stephens
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1925
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William O Stephens Head M 56 Texas
Litha E Stephens Wife F 42 Texas
Libbie M Stephens Daughter F 23 Texas
Bobbie L Stephens Daughter F 10 Texas
Thelma L Stephens Daughter F 8 Texas
J Oliver Stephens Son M 5 Texas
Cleta A Stephens Daughter F 3 Texas
E Cleo Stephens Daughter F 1 Texas
District: 0010 , Sheet Number and Letter: 6B , Household ID: 118 , Line Number: 79 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: T626 , Affiliate Film Number: 2406 , GS Film number: 2342140 , Digital Folder Number: 004547385 , Image Number: 00296

Oliver J Stevens. United States Census, 1940
Name: Oliver J Stevens
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1926
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
W O Stevens Head M 65 Texas
Litha Stevens Wife F 52 Texas
Bobbie Lee Stevens Daughter F 20 Texas
Thelma L Stevens Daughter F 18 Texas
Oliver J Stevens Son M 14 Texas
Clelus Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Cleo S Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Ellen Dora Stevens Daughter F 8 Texas
Allen Royce Stevens Grandson M 0 Texas
District: 249-10 , Family Number: 1 , Sheet Number and Letter: 1A , Line Number: 5 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4168 , Digital Folder Number: 005458082 , Image Number: 00241


Notes for Euphemia Helen FOLDESI

E. Helen Stevens
Birth: Apr. 6, 1923
Death: Aug. 11, 2006
Inscription:
US NAVY
Note: SH1 US Nvy WWII
Burial: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Plot: Section 6-A Site 245
Created by: Del Huggins
Record added: Sep 13, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 29770486

Andrew Foldesi, 89
Greenbush - Andrew Foldesi, 89, died Friday, May 11, 2001 at Greenbush Nursing Home in Greenbush.
Services were held on Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush with Father Don Braukmann officiating. Andrea Foldesi and Nicole Foldesi were the readers, and the eucharistic ministers were Patty Truscinski, Jane Harders and Henryka Evans. Special music was provided by Jeanne Novacek and Mitch Walski. Casketbearers were David Schires, Mark Foldesi, Jeffrey Wittak, Michael Walsh, Dean Shafer and Tim Truscinski. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery in Greenbush with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew Steve Foldesi was born on August 11, 1911 in Barnett township of Roseau county near Greenbush, the son of Michael and Agnes (Meier) Foldesi. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and graduated from the eighth grade.
On July 27, 1937, he married Bertha Wittak. At an early age, Andrew and a friend went to Dakota to work as farm hands. He also worked at a Hibbing taconite plant for one summer. Andrew worked at the sugar beet plant in Drayton, N. D. and then at Polaris Industries in Roseau for seven years before his retirement. Through the years, Andrew and his wife shared their home with 24 foster children.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha; three sons, Richard (Marianne) of Monticello, Kevin (Kathy) of New Brighton and John (Debbie) of Moorhead; two daughters, Carol Brouwer of Golden, Colo. and Kathleen (Gerald) Murray of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Leopold (Louise) of Greenbush; and two sisters, Laura Shafer of Greenbush and Euphemia "Helen" Stevens of Minneapolis.
Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; eight children, Harold Gene, Harry Steven John, Sharon Marie, Andrew Steve and four infants; two brothers, George and Emil; three sisters, Rose Foldesi, Myrtle Smith and Applone Schires; and a half-sister, Minnie Van Brunt. A00003B2000MY23

Leopold Foldesi, 82
Greenbush - Leopold Foldesi, 82, died Sunday, October 21, 2001 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D.
Services were held Thursday, October 25, at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush with Father Don Braukmann officiating.
Gary Paquin was the reader. Eucharistic ministers included Dean and Diane Shafer and Henryka Evans. Jeanne Novacek provided special music, and gift bearers were Lance and Ashley Hadfield and Greg, Shania and Faith Olson. Casketbearers were Tom and Gary Paquin, Steve Burkel, Steve Hadfield, Fred Nickolaus and Chris Anderson. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of the arrangements.
Leopold Joseph Foldesi was born on October 16, 1919 in Barnett Township of Roseau County near Greenbush, the son of Michael and Agnes (Meier) Foldesi. He grew up and attended school in Barnett Township.
On June 18, 1940, Leopold married Louise Zins at Greenbush. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked at Polaris Industries in Roseau.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening.
Leopold is survived by his wife, Louise; three daughters, Shirley (Fred) Nickolaus of Cottage Grove, Sharon Paquin of Greenbush and Carolyn (Steve) Hadfield of Lino Lakes; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Laura Shafer of Greenbush and Euphemia "Helen" Stevens of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Donna Beito; a son in infancy; three brothers, George, Emil and Andrew Foldesi; three sisters, Rose Foldesi, Myrtle Smith and Applone Schires; and a half sister, Minnie VanBrunt.
A00003B2001OC31

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Michel Foldesi
Home in 1920: Barnett, Roseau, Minnesota
Age: 46 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Hungary
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Agnes A
Father's Birth Place: Hungary
Mother's Birth Place: Hungary
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Year of Immigration: Un
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 341
Household Members: Name Age
Michel Foldesi 46
Agnes A Foldesi 37
Rose M Foldesi 16
George Foldesi 15
Applone Foldesi 13
Myrtle Foldesi 11
Andrew S Foldesi 8
Laura M Foldesi 6
Leapolt J Foldesi 2/12


Notes for Cletus Aretha STEVENS

Cletus A. Stevens Atkinson
Birth: Sep. 7, 1926
Death: Mar. 3, 2008
"Cletus A. Atkinson
1926-2008
Funeral for Cletus A. Atkinson, 81, of Springtown was March 7 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Cottondale Cemetery.
Atkinson died Monday, March 3, 2008, in Tyler.
Born Sept. 7, 1926, in Paradise to William and Litha Stinett Stevens, she was a Paradise High School graduate. She married Warren Thomas Atkinson Jan. 14, 1946, in Bowie. She was a retired secretary for the Federal Aviation Administration.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 26, 1982; five sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her sons, Zollie Atkinson and wife, Margaret, of Spring and Anthony Atkinson and wife, Tammy, of Laneville; grandchildren, Melissa, Kristin, Shane, Derick and Charlotte; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Cleo Moss of Fort Worth, Nora West of Nevada and Thelma Woods of Fort Worth."
Source: Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Texas, 09 Mar 2008 Edition
Family links:
Spouse:
Warren T Atkinson (1921 - 1982)
Burial: Cottondale Cemetery, Cottondale, Wise County, Texas, USA
Created by: One Kountry Traveler
Record added: Mar 21, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 25431302

Social Security Death Index
Name: Cletus Aretha Atkinson
SSN: 451-34-9535
Last Residence: 75654 Henderson, Rusk, Texas
Born: 7 Sep 1926
Died: 3 Mar 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)

Cleta A Stephens, United States Census, 1930
Name: Cleta A Stephens
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 3
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1927
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William O Stephens Head M 56 Texas
Litha E Stephens Wife F 42 Texas
Libbie M Stephens Daughter F 23 Texas
Bobbie L Stephens Daughter F 10 Texas
Thelma L Stephens Daughter F 8 Texas
J Oliver Stephens Son M 5 Texas
Cleta A Stephens Daughter F 3 Texas
E Cleo Stephens Daughter F 1 Texas
District: 0010 , Sheet Number and Letter: 6B , Household ID: 118 , Line Number: 80 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: T626 , Affiliate Film Number: 2406 , GS Film number: 2342140 , Digital Folder Number: 004547385 , Image Number: 00296

Clelus Stevens, United States Census, 1940
Name: Clelus Stevens
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 12
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
W O Stevens Head M 65 Texas
Litha Stevens Wife F 52 Texas
Bobbie Lee Stevens Daughter F 20 Texas
Thelma L Stevens Daughter F 18 Texas
Oliver J Stevens Son M 14 Texas
Clelus Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Cleo S Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Ellen Dora Stevens Daughter F 8 Texas
Allen Royce Stevens Grandson M 0 Texas
District: 249-10 , Family Number: 1 , Sheet Number and Letter: 1A , Line Number: 6 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4168 , Digital Folder Number: 005458082 , Image Number: 00241


Notes for Warren Thomas ATKINSON

Warren T Atkinson
Birth: Dec. 27, 1921
Death: Nov. 27, 1982
Family links:
Spouse:
Cletus A. Stevens Atkinson (1926 - 2008)
Burial: Cottondale Cemetery, Cottondale, Wise County, Texas, USA
Created by: dis466
Record added: Jul 23, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 39774722

Warren Thomas Atkinson, Texas, Death Index
Name: Warren Thomas Atkinson
Gender: Male
Event Date: 26 Nov 1982
County: Tarrant
Event Place: Tarrant, Texas, United States

Warren Atkinson, United States Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Warren
Surname: Atkinson
Birth Date: 27 December 1921
Social Security Number: 451-26-3314
State: Texas
Last Place of Residence: Springtown, Parker, Texas
Previous Residence Postal Code: 76082
Event Date: November 1982
Age: 61


Notes for Charlcierhe GARRETT


Charlcerhe Garrett, United States Census, 1940
Name: Charlcerhe Garrett
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Parker, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1926
Last Place of Residence: Rural, Parker, Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Claude Garrett Head M 37 Texas
Elizabeth Garrett Wife F 34 Texas
Charlcerhe Garrett Daughter F 14 Texas
Clyde Garrett Son M 9 Texas
District: 184-10 , Family Number: 229 , Sheet Number and Letter: 10A , Line Number: 7 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4121 , Digital Folder Number: 005458035 , Image Number: 00301


Notes for Clyde William GARRETT


Clyde Garrett, United States Census, 1940
Name: Clyde Garrett
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Parker, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 9
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1931
Last Place of Residence: Rural, Parker, Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Claude Garrett Head M 37 Texas
Elizabeth Garrett Wife F 54 Texas
Charlcerhe Garrett Daughter F 14 Texas
Clyde Garrett Son M 9 Texas
District: 184-10 , Family Number: 229 , Sheet Number and Letter: 10A , Line Number: 8 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4121 , Digital Folder Number: 005458035 , Image Number: 00301


Notes for Nora Ellen STEVENS

Nora Ellen Stevens West
Birth: Nov. 25, 1931 Cottondale, Wise County, Texas, USA
Death: Mar. 1, 2011 Fremont, Alameda County, California, USA
Family links:
Parents:
William O. (Bob) Stevens (1874 - 1958)
Litha Elizabeth Stinnett Stevens (1887 - 1974)
Spouse:
Emmit A Womack (1927 - 1972)
Siblings:
Mary Etta Stevens Finley (1914 - 2005)
Bobbie Lee Stevens Sifford (1920 - 2000)
Thelma Larue Stevens Woods (1921 - 2009)
Essie Cleo Stevens Moss (1928 - 2010)
Nora Ellen Stevens West (1931 - 2011)
Burial: Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Fremont, Alameda County, California, USA [Add Plot]
Created by: Leonard Avilla
Record added: Oct 25, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 137737033

NORA ELLEN STEVENS WOMACK-WEST
1931 -2011
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA: Nora died at Washington Hospital in Fremont, California, while surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and niece Jenny.
Preceded in death by her parents William O. and Litha E. Stevens of Cottondale, husband of 24 years, Emmit A. Womack, eight sisters and one brother.
Survived by children, Donald J. and Judy L. Kyvig of Fremont, Linda J. Maselli of Fremont, Steven R. Womack of Reno, Nevada, and Ronald D. Womack of Kelso, Washington.
Also survived by ten grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gilbert and Sue Womack of Arlington and many loving nieces and nephews.
Momma most loved spending time with her family, watching the Dallas Cowboys and growing her tomatoes and flowers.
Memorial and Internment was held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Fremont, California.
Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary Fremont, CA.

Obituary:
Nora Ellen Stevens Womack-West Nov. 25, 1931 - Mar. 1, 2011 Resident of Fremont Nora passed away peacefully at Washington Hosp. in Fremont, CA while surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and niece Jenny. Preceded in death by parents William O. and Litha E. Stevens of Cottondale TX., Husband of 24 yrs. Emmit A. Womack, 8 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by children, Donald J. and Judy L Kyvig of Fremont, CA, Linda J. Maselli of Fremont, CA, Steven R. Womack of Reno, NV, and Ronald D. Womack of Kelso, WA. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, brother-in-law and sister in-law Gilbert and Sue Womack of Arlington TX. and many loving nieces and nephews. Momma most loved spending time with her family, watching the Dallas Cowboys and growing her tomatoes and flowers. Memorial and Internment will be at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 48800 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539, memorial service at 1PM. Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary Cedar Lawn Memorial Park (510) 656-5565
Published in Inside Bay Area on Mar. 6, 2011

Nora Ellen West, United States Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Nora
Middle Name: Ellen
Surname: West
Birth Date: 25 November 1931
State: Texas
Last Place of Residence: Fremont, Alameda, California
Previous Residence Postal Code: 94538
Event Date: 1 March 2011
Age: 80

Ellen Dora Stevens, United States Census, 1940
Name: Ellen Dora Stevens
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1932
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
W O Stevens Head M 65 Texas
Litha Stevens Wife F 52 Texas
Bobbie Lee Stevens Daughter F 20 Texas
Thelma L Stevens Daughter F 18 Texas
Oliver J Stevens Son M 14 Texas
Clelus Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Cleo S Stevens Daughter F 12 Texas
Ellen Dora Stevens Daughter F 8 Texas
Allen Royce Stevens Grandson M 0 Texas
District: 249-10 , Family Number: 1 , Sheet Number and Letter: 1A , Line Number: 8 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4168 , Digital Folder Number: 005458082 , Image Number: 00241


Notes for Emmet Anderson WOMACK

Emmit A Womack
Birth: Aug. 15, 1927
Death: Nov. 26, 1972
Inscription:
TEXAS F2 US NAVY WWII
Burial: Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Fremont, Alameda County, California, USA
Created by: Thomas
Record added: Jun 01, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 53100151

Emmit A Womack, California, Death Index
Name: Emmit A Womack
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 Nov 1972
Event Place: Alameda, California, United States
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1927
Birthplace: Texas
Gender: Male

Emmit Womack, United States Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Emmit
Surname: Womack
Birth Date: 15 August 1927
Social Security Number: 451-34-7562
State: Texas
Event Date: November 1972
Age: 45

Ernest A Womack, United States Census, 1930
Name: Ernest A Womack
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 5, Hall, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 2
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Ray O Womack Head M 30 Texas
Edna Womack Wife F 27 Texas
Ernest A Womack Son M 2 Texas
District: 0016 , Sheet Number and Letter: 2A , Household ID: 33 , Line Number: 39 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: T626 , Affiliate Film Number: 2338 , GS Film number: 2342072 , Digital Folder Number: 004547961 , Image Number: 01182

Emmett Womack, United States Census, 1940
Name: Emmett Womack
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Roy Womack Head M 49 Texas
Edna Womack Wife F 45 Texas
Emmett Womack Son M 12 Texas
Gilbert Womack Son M 10 Texas
District: 249-4 , Family Number: 109 , Sheet Number and Letter: 6A , Line Number: 1 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 4168 , Digital Folder Number: 005458082 , Image Number: 00128


Notes for Thomas Payton WEST

Thomas Payton West
Birth: May 12, 1935
Death: Mar. 1, 1999
Inscription:
GM2 US Navy Korea
Burial: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley, Lyon County, Nevada, USA
Plot: Section 2A Site 157
Created by: Maggie Pygman Neidigh
Record added: Mar 06, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 49342321


Notes for Henry Wayne MEADOWS


Henry Meadows
Birth: Jul. 29, 1924
Death: Oct. 23, 2008
Henry "Wayne" Meadows, 84, of Amarillo died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.
Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Sunday in Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 26.
Mr. Meadows, born July 29, 1924, in Wise County, served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Mobjack in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Lenos Elaine Adams on June 16, 1946, in Amarillo. He had been an Amarillo resident since 1959. He was an automotive body repairman and worked for Wayne Taylor's Auto Body Shop, Hedgecoke Auto Body Shop and Holiday Oldsmobile. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a volunteer at Catholic Family Service. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenos Meadows; his parents; and a brother, Johnnie Meadows.
Survivors include two daughters, Jo Ann Lewis and husband Daryl of Amarillo and Sandy Powell and husband Dick of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; two sisters, Ruth Adams of Paradise and Helen Grazynor and husband George of Lewisville; two brothers, Raymond Meadows and Dean Meadows and wife Lucy, all of Paradise; seven grandchildren, Marci Chapman and husband Gary, Jana Smith and husband Roger, Casey Schaef and husband Shane, Kari Neeley and husband James, Dr. Tracy Exley and husband Dustin, Dr. Robyn Powell and Janea Dawson and husband Matt; seven great-grandchildren; and extended family, Jim and Betty Martin and family and Joe and Willie Martin and family.
The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice; P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.
Leave online condolences at www.mem.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 25, 2008
Burial: Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA
Plot: Section GR Lot 227 Space 2
Created by: Kenneth D. Bogard
Record added: Oct 25, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 30846081

Social Security Death Index
Name: Henry Wayne Meadows
SSN: 461-30-3931
Last Residence: 79103 Amarillo, Potter, Texas
Born: 29 Jul 1924
Died: 23 Oct 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)

Henry W Meadows in household of Henry Meadows, United States Census, 1930
Name: Henry W Meadows
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1925
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Affiliate Film Number: 2406
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Meadows Head M 28 Texas
Tommie W Meadows Wife F 22 Texas
Henry W Meadows Son M 5 Texas
John W Meadows Son M 2 Texas

Wayne W Meadows in household of Henry Meadows, United States Census, 1940
Name: Wayne W Meadows
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1925
Last Place of Residence: Paradise, Wise, Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Meadows Head M 38 Texas
Tommie W Meadows Wife F 32 Texas
Wayne W Meadows Son M 15 Texas
Johny W Meadows Son M 12 Texas
Ruthy E Meadows Daughter F 9 Texas
Raymond L Meadows Son M 2 Texas


Notes for Johnnie William MEADOWS


Johnnie William Meadows, Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Johnnie William Meadows
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 17 Jan 1928
Event Place: Hemphill, Texas
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Henry Meadows
Mother's Name: Tommy William Stevens

John W Meadows in household of Henry Meadows, United States Census, 1930
Name: John W Meadows
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 2
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Affiliate Film Number: 2406
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Meadows Head M 28 Texas
Tommie W Meadows Wife F 22 Texas
Henry W Meadows Son M 5 Texas
John W Meadows Son M 2 Texas

Johny W Meadows in household of Henry Meadows, United States Census, 1940
Name: Johny W Meadows
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Last Place of Residence: Paradise, Wise, Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Meadows Head M 38 Texas
Tommie W Meadows Wife F 32 Texas
Wayne W Meadows Son M 15 Texas
Johny W Meadows Son M 12 Texas
Ruthy E Meadows Daughter F 9 Texas
Raymond L Meadows Son M 2 Texas


Notes for Ethel Ruth MEADOWS


Ruthy E Meadows in household of Henry Meadows, United States Census, 1940
Name: Ruthy E Meadows
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 9
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1931
Last Place of Residence: Paradise, Wise, Texas
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Meadows Head M 38 Texas
Tommie W Meadows Wife F 32 Texas
Wayne W Meadows Son M 15 Texas
Johny W Meadows Son M 12 Texas
Ruthy E Meadows Daughter F 9 Texas
Raymond L Meadows Son M 2 Texas


Notes for Raymond Lee MEADOWS


Raymond L Meadows in household of Henry Meadows, United States Census, 1940
Name: Raymond L Meadows
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 2
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1938
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Meadows Head M 38 Texas
Tommie W Meadows Wife F 32 Texas
Wayne W Meadows Son M 15 Texas
Johny W Meadows Son M 12 Texas
Ruthy E Meadows Daughter F 9 Texas
Raymond L Meadows Son M 2 Texas


Notes for Aretha Jennette FINLEY

Aretha J. Finley Keefer
Birth: Oct. 31, 1930 Wise County, Texas, USA
Death: Jan. 9, 2009
C.L., 81, and Aretha, 78, Keefer of Woodbury died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Interment: will follow in Woodbury Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
C.L. was born on July 2, 1927, the son of Joseph E. and Mary Eliza Laxson Keefer. He was born in Arlington, but lived in Justin for a large part of his life. Aretha was born on Oct. 31, 1930, the daughter of Charlie and Mary Etta Stevens Finley. She was born and raised in Wise County. On May 28, 1949, the couple was married near Decatur. They were at each other's side for the remainder of their lives.
C.L., a Baptist minister, pastored Central Baptist Church in Midlothian for nearly 20 years. He also served as a missionary on the Texas-Mexico border for a few years. Aretha assisted and supported him in his ministry. The couple also owned and operated an appliance repair business in both Midlothian and Cleburne. They were members of Bible Baptist Church in Waxahachie. They moved to Woodbury in 2001.
C.L. served his country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by brothers, Melvin Robert Keefer of Saginaw and David Paul Keefer of Krum.
Aretha was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles Finley. She is survived by brothers, Frankie Bob Finley of Kansas, Ben Finley of Sanger and David Finley of Yoder, Colo.; and sisters, Litha Moss of Decatur, Earlyn Hood of Talco, Mary Barbara Thedford of Lolita, Peggy Meadows of Rhome and Lottie Sue Coen of Fort Worth.
Survivors: The couple is survived by their children, Myra May Baker and husband, Dale Wayne, of Fort Worth, Alvin Ray Keefer and wife, Letcia, of Rhome, Joyce Reid and husband, Norvell, of Woodbury and Larry Dale Keefer of Irving; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 1/12/2009
Family links:
Parents:
Charlie Finley (1904 - 1967)
Mary Etta Stevens Finley (1914 - 2005)
Spouse:
Clarence Leonard Keefer (1927 - 2009)
Siblings:
Aretha J. Finley Keefer (1930 - 2009)
Charles Edwin Finley (1934 - 1999)*
Ben Finley (1943 - 2014)*
Burial: New Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Hill County, Texas, USA
Maintained by: Joyce Reid
Originally Created by: Tim Hawkins
Record added: Jan 12, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 32876540


Notes for Clarence Leonard KEEFER

Clarence Leonard Keefer
Birth: Jul. 2, 1927 Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Death: Jan. 9, 2009
C.L., 81, and Aretha, 78, Keefer of Woodbury died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Interment: will follow in Woodbury Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
C.L. was born on July 2, 1927, the son of Joseph E. and Mary Eliza Laxson Keefer. He was born in Arlington, but lived in Justin for a large part of his life. Aretha was born on Oct. 31, 1930, the daughter of Charlie and Mary Etta Stevens Finley. She was born and raised in Wise County. On May 28, 1949, the couple was married near Decatur. They were at each other's side for the remainder of their lives.
C.L., a Baptist minister, pastored Central Baptist Church in Midlothian for nearly 20 years. He also served as a missionary on the Texas-Mexico border for a few years. Aretha assisted and supported him in his ministry. The couple also owned and operated an appliance repair business in both Midlothian and Cleburne. They were members of Bible Baptist Church in Waxahachie. They moved to Woodbury in 2001.
C.L. served his country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by brothers, Melvin Robert Keefer of Saginaw and David Paul Keefer of Krum.
Aretha was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles Finley. She is survived by brothers, Frankie Bob Finley of Kansas, Ben Finley of Sanger and David Finley of Yoder, Colo.; and sisters, Litha Moss of Decatur, Earlyn Hood of Talco, Mary Barbara Thedford of Lolita, Peggy Meadows of Rhome and Lottie Sue Coen of Fort Worth.
Survivors: The couple is survived by their children, Myra May Baker and husband, Dale Wayne, of Fort Worth, Alvin Ray Keefer and wife, Letcia, of Rhome, Joyce Reid and husband, Norvell, of Woodbury and Larry Dale Keefer of Irving; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 1/12/2009
Family links:
Parents:
Joseph E Keefer (1890 - 1985)
Mary E Laxson Keefer (1901 - 1987)
Spouse:
Aretha J. Finley Keefer (1930 - 2009)*
Siblings:
Melvin Robert Keefer (1923 - 2010)*
Clarence Leonard Keefer (1927 - 2009)
David Paul Keefer (1938 - 2015)*
Burial: New Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Hill County, Texas, USA
Maintained by: Joyce Reid
Originally Created by: Tim Hawkins
Record added: Jan 12, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 32876453

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Clarence L Keefer
Birth Year: 1927
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Texas
State: Texas
County or City: Denton
Enlistment Date: 10 Jan 1946
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Camp Roberts
Branch: Transportation Corps
Branch Code: Transportation Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for Hawaiian Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 95
Weight: 216


Notes for Charles Edwin FINLEY

Charles Edwin Finley
Birth: Feb. 15, 1934
Death: Sep. 28, 1999
Family links:
Parents:
Charlie Finley (1904 - 1967)
Mary Etta Stevens Finley (1914 - 2005)
Siblings:
Aretha J. Finley Keefer (1930 - 2009)*
Charles Edwin Finley (1934 - 1999)
Ben Finley (1943 - 2014)*
Inscription:
Together Forever
July 15, 1954
Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA
Plot: Garden of Memory, Row 5 (row 2 from north end - row #'s run east to west)
Created by: Karen Severance
Record added: Nov 06, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 119897787

CHARLES EDWIN FINLEY was born February 15, 1934 at home near Cottondale, Texas. While in school, Charles worked on a dairy at Justin to help with family finances. When he was out of school, he worked for the Justin Feed Mill. He earned his living in the printing business-setting type for newspapers. He enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes, and his children. Charles died September 28, 1999 from prostate cancer. He is buried in the Roselawn Cemetery in Denton, Texas.


Notes for Sherry June MULLINS

SHERRY JUNE MULLENS was born December 13,1936 in Denton, Texas to Grady L Mullins (1909-1994) and Helen Florence Brandenberg (1912-2003). Sherry is a homemaker and is an excellent seamstress. Once her children were grown, she worked at Mitchells and Russells Departments Stores for 9.5 years doing alterations. She also worked in sales at Mitchells Department Store. She did sewing at home as well as babysitting.
They were married July 15, 1954 in Denton, Texas. Being underage, Charles had to obtain a parental signature on the permission papers. His mother had given birth to her last child the day before. Just as his father refused to give any of his daughters away at their weddings, he refused to sign the papers for any underage marriage of his children. He was present when Charles and Sherry obtained their marriage license and married.


Notes for Kathy Nell FINLEY

Kathy Nell Capps
September 17, 1955 February 3, 2007
Funeral services for Kathy Nell Capps, age 51, of Robertson County, Texas, will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Capps Family Cemetery in Robertson County.
Mrs. Capps was born in Denton and graduated from Denton High School. She attended Nursing School and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. In 1975, she moved to Bryan and worked for St. Joseph Regional Health Center for over 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis Capps of Robertson County; two sons, Jay Grady Capps of Robertson County and Trae Capps of Madisonville; her mother, Sherry Finley of Denton; her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Karen Finley Jr. of Hickory Creek; her sister, DiLyn Finley of Denton; and sister-in-law, Judy Capps of Bryan.
Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1515 S. College Ave., Bryan, Texas. (979) 823-8125

Kathy Nell Capps
Sept. 17, 1955 - Feb. 3, 2007
Services for Kathy Nell Capps, 51, of Robertson County are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan.
Burial will be at the Capps family cemetery in Robertson County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Capps died Saturday at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. She worked at St. Joseph Regional Health Center for 20 years as a licensed vocational nurse and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Capps of Robertson County; two sons, Jay Grady Capps of Robertson County and Trae Capps of Madisonville; her mother, Sherry Finley of Denton; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Charles Edwin and Karen Finley Jr. of Hickory Creek and Judy Capps of Bryan; and a sister, Di'Lyn Finley of Denton.
Memorials may be made to Brazos Christian School, 3000 W. Villa Maria Road, Bryan, Texas 77807.


Notes for Litha Sophrina FINLEY

Litha Sofronia Finley Moss
Birth: Oct. 24, 1935 Wise County, Texas, USA
Death: Oct. 28, 2016 Wise County, Texas, USA
Litha was born on October 24, 1935 and passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016.
Litha was a resident of Decatur, Texas at the time of her passing.
She was married to Emory.
Graveside service is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday November 2 2016 at Plainview cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur.
Family links:
Parents:
Charlie Finley (1904 - 1967)
Mary Etta Stevens Finley (1914 - 2005)
Siblings:
Aretha Jennette Finley Keefer (1930 - 2009)*
Charles Edwin Finley (1934 - 1999)*
Litha Sofronia Finley Moss (1935 - 2016)
Ben Finley (1943 - 2014)*
Burial: Plainview Cemetery, Plainview, Denton County, Texas, USA
Created by: Joyce Reid
Record added: Dec 01, 2016
Find A Grave Memorial# 173386666

Decatur ~ Litha S. Moss, 81, a retired sales clerk, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 28, 2016 in Decatur.
Graveside service is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Plainview cemetery. Family will receive friends 68 p.m. Tuesday at the Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur.
Rev. Tracy Epting will officiate.
Litha was born on October 24, 1935 to Charlie and Mary (Stevens) Finley in Cottondale, Texas. She was united in marriage to Emory W. Moss on March 14, 1954 in Stoney, Texas
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 sister; 2 brothers; her grandson, Tobi Moss; her great grandchildren, Mason Hendrix, Billy Wayne Robinson, Mary Marie Harris.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, Emory W. Moss of Decatur; her daughters, Betty Throneberry of Lees Summit, Missouri, Mary Robinson and husband Billy of Waxahachie, Debbie Cordero and husband Patrick of Decatur, Sarah Davis and husband Thomas of Decatur, Bobbie Hendrix of Decatur, Nancy Resma and husband Ernest of Decatur; her 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; her 2 brothers; her 4 sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur, Decatur, Texas, 940-6275959
www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com

Lytha Saphfronia Finley, Texas Birth Certificates
Name Lytha Saphfronia Finley
Event Type Birth
Event Date 24 Dec 1935
Event Place Paradise, Wise, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Father's Name Charlie Finley
Mother's Name M E Stevens


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