16 June 2008

Mary Frances Walters Jordan
1917-2008

Hoping this is not a trend to fullfill the superstition that deaths come in three's, it becomes us to report that another member of our extended family has died. Mary Frances (Walters) Jordan, aunt to Margaret and great aunt to the Adame Family, died of unknown causes at a Port Arthur nursing facility. The loss of Mary Frances leaves only two surviving Walters-Hart children, Bessie and Ted. Particularly notworthy is the fact that Bessie will, later this winter, join that rare pantheon of humans to become a centenarian.

from the Levingston Funeral Home
published on 16 June 2008.

Mary Frances Walters Jordan, 90, of Groves, Texas died Monday, June 16, 2008 at Cypress Glen East Nursing Home.
 
Mary was born December 12, 1917 in Jasper, Texas to Prentis Theo Walters and Susan Hart Walters. She was a resident of Groves for 66 years and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Groves. She retired as an Home Economics teacher from Port Neches Groves ISD with 34 years of service. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Retired Teachers Association and a life member of T.S.T.A.
 
Funeral services will be at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, June l8, 2008 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas with Dr. Joe Worley and Reverend Charles Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at the funeral home.
 
She was preceded in death by her son, Charles T. Jordan. Survivors include her sister, Julia Bessie Warren of Groves, Texas; brother, Ted W. Walters and wife, Mary of Tyler, Texas; granddaughter, Tracy Jordan LaGrone and husband, Jeff; two great-grandchildren, Chase LaGrone and Caitlyn LaGrone; daughter-in-law, Pauline Jordan of Groves; and many nieces and nephews.

This obituary also appeared in The Port Arthur News (with photo), 16-17 June.

06 June 2008

Charlotte Ruth (Walters) Ray Rhodes
1936-2008

We find ourselves with the unenviable task of reporting the death of another member of our extended family. Charlotte Rhodes, sister to Margaret and aunt to the Adame Clan, died earlier today of complications related to pneumonia. She had been hospitalized for treatment of that condition for several days.

A contingent of family members will be making a trip to Dripping Springs for the Memorial Service Thursday, 12 June. From Tyler, Margaret and Theodore will be making the journey, while Elizabeth, Mark and John will represent the North Texas families

from the Austin American-Statesman
published on 10 June 2008

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Charlotte Walters Rhodes
 
Charlotte Walters Rhodes Charlotte Walters Rhodes passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008. A loving member of her community, Charlotte was a founding member of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, and a driving force toward the establishment of the Dripping Springs Community Library. She loved people, and helped many. Walking her dog Saki was an iconic Dripping Springs ritual. Charlotte is survived by her daughter Caitlin, her son David and his wife Paige, grandsons Josh, Jake and Jesse, Josh's wife Jessica, great grandson Landon, and sister Margaret. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 12th at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 301 Hays Country Acres Road, Dripping Springs, Texas, 512-858-4924 http://www.dsholyspirit.org In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to The Settlement Home for Children, Austin, TX; Dripping Springs Community Library; or Holy Spirit Episcopal Church Dripping Springs.

from the Tyler Morning Telegraph
published on 10 June 2008

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Charlotte Walters Rhodes
 
Services for Charlotte Walters Rhodes, 72, Dripping Springs, sister of a Tyler resident, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs.
 
Mrs. Rhodes died June 6, 2008, in an Austin hospital.
 
She was born March 7, 1936, in Jasper to the late Marquis T. and Ruth Adams Walters. She graduated from Tyler High School and Southern Methodist University.
 
She is survived by her daughter, Caitlin Rhodes, Dallas; son, David Rhodes; three grandsons; one great-grandson; sister, Margaret Adame Trott, Tyler; many nieces and nephews.
 
Donations may be made to The Settlement Home for Children, Austin; Dripping Springs Community Library; or Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Dripping Springs.

update
20080609 – revised to include information regarding members journeying to Austin for the funeral.
20080610 – revised to include obituaries published Tuesday in the Austin American-Statesman and Tyler Morning Telegraph.

03 June 2008

Michigan or Bust, redux

Word has reached us that phase one of Jen and Chris' relocation to Michigan has been executed.

Jen writes:

Just a quick note to let you know that I moved to Michigan last week and started my job at Michigan State University yesterday!
 
Chris is currently on the job hunt in MI. In the meantime, he will continue to work and live in MS and I am taking up temporary residence in an apartment here in MI.

She continues by including her temporary address and notes that her personal eMail will remain unchanged. A link to her departmental website is included. While her current entry in the faculty directory is basic, Jen notes that she will have a personal site up and running soon. Check back for particulars.

Updated contact information has been distributed and is available to those who request it from the usual sources.

 

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