Willie D. Lankford, 89, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born in Hatchel, Texas on November 21, 1930. Mr. Lankford retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honored service. He was married to Martha Lee Moore on November 14, 1954. Mr. Lankford had a career as a Master Machinist and retired from Epley Enterprises in 1995. He had a passion for his worship to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a unmeasured love for his family, friends and his devoted little dog he named “Mr. Lankford”. Willie D. is survived by his 6 children, sons, Clifford (Sherry), Allen, David (Sharon), Terry (Charity), Matt (Rita) and daughter, Lori. He had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Martha, his grandson, Ryan, his granddaughter, Crystal, his father and mother and his 10 siblings. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• Martha Lee Lankford, Wife (deceased)
• Ryan Lankford, Grandson (deceased)
• Crystal Lankford, Granddaughter (deceased)
• Madison Matt Dean Lankford, Father (deceased)
• Lily Mae Lankford, Mother (deceased)
• 10 Siblings, . (deceased)
• Clifford Lankford (Sherry), Son
• Allen Lankford, Son
• David Lankford (Sharon), Son
• Terry Lankford (Charity), Son
• Matt Lankford (Rita), Son
• Lori Lankford, Daughter
• Willie D.had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Victoria Lucio Hernandez, 90, passed away February 3, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Victoria was born in Floresville, TX on March 6, 1929. Victoria met the love of her life Mike Hernandez and they were married for 62 years. She was a loving wife, mother to twelve children and loved them dearly. Victoria had a deep faith in Jesus which she shared with her family. She always had a “can do” attitude that was contagious, she would never give up. Victoria was loved by all who met her, and she will be greatly missed.
Victoria is preceded in death by her husband Mike Hernandez, Daughter Dora Hernandez, two Sons Arthur Hernandez and Roy Hernandez.
Mrs. Hernandez is survived by nine children Mary Lopez, Janie Hernandez, Rita Rivera, Gloria Mize, Rosie Alvarado, Carlos Hernandez, Lucy Alvarado, Norma Baca, and Diana Gonzalez, she is also survived by over 250 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Harper Funeral Home Saturday, February 8 at 1:00 PM with graveside to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Thelma Burton, 93, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Wilson, Oklahoma on December 25, 1926 to Perry and Almonte Webb Fariss. She attended Shannon School of Nursing and graduated in 1943. She became a Public Health Nurse in the 1960’s. She retired from Nursing in 1992.
She loved traveling with her children to many exotic places. Her greatest passion was playing bridge. She enjoyed the people she played with throughout her entire life.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years; Robert Burton; her sons: David Grounds, Dennis Grounds and Joy Larmey; her five grandsons: Adam, Casey, Matthew, Ross and John; and her two great-grandsons: Dylan and Lane.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother; four sisters and one brother. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kindred Hospice or American Cancer Society.
The graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Fairmount Cemetery.

After a brief illness in San Angelo, Texas, Velma Nancy Caswell joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2, 2020. The family would like to thank the staff of Shannon Medical Center, Meadow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Hospice of San Angelo for their unlimited compassion and uplifting spirit.

Nancy was born July 27, 1934 in Concho County, Texas to Cefus Zebedee Caswell and Esther Cason Caswell. She was the youngest of six siblings. Her brothers William Caswell and CZ Caswell, and sisters Maxine Winters, Gena V Caswell, and June Thorp all preceded her in death.

After graduating from Paint Rock High School in Paint Rock, Texas, she continued her education at San Angelo College. Nancy graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. Later she received her Masters of Education from Texas State University of San Marcos. She went on to teach in the Texas Public School System for 36 years, one year in Grape Creek, Texas, one year in Wall, Texas and 34 years in Midland Public Schools.

Upon her retirement from teaching, Nancy moved to San Angelo, Texas to be closer to her family. She enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, needle work and cooking, but most of all, cheering on her Longhorns and Cowboys.

Nancy attended First Baptist Church of San Angelo and was a faithful member. She and her Sunday School ladies would frequently gather for a weekly breakfast club at T-Bears Cafe.

Nancy was a friend to all animals and rescued many special pets. The animals knew they had found their forever home when they walked through Nancy's door.

Between her students, nieces and nephews, Nancy was forever a teacher. She dedicated her life to helping and teaching others. Having never married, family was everything to Nancy and she was truly the matriarch. She would put her own needs aside to help her family and friends. Nancy was classy and forever timeless.

Nancy is survived by her eldest sister, Ruth Woodland of San Angelo, Texas, who currently resides in Big Lake, Texas. She is also survived by four nieces, three nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will occur at Johnson's Funeral Home from 5 - 7 PM on Thursday, February 6th 2020. A graveside service will occur at Eden Cemetery at 2 PM on Friday, February 7th 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of San Angelo, San Angelo Paws or a charity of choice.