Virginia Lee “Ginger” Brodnax, of Wall, Texas passed away December 21, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born August 13, 1930 in the front bedroom of their home to parents Luther and Opal Wood in Wall, Texas. Ginger attended school in Wall through 9th grade. She graduated high school in San Angelo. Ginger also attended and graduated from San Angelo College with a business degree. She worked for John Holt Buick and Schuch Motor Company. She met and married the love of her life, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, who she was married to for 60 years. They had two children Barry Brodnax and Elliott Menchaca and three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, Savanna Daniel and Clayton Daniel. Ginger was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, and was active in Women’s Aglow Ladies Bible Study. Ginger was also in the Ladies Home Demonstration Club of Wall. Her life and legacy of love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Opal and her sister, Crystal Faye Kleppner. She is survived by her husband, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, of Wall; her son, Barry Brodnax and his wife Denise, of Wall; her daughter Elliott Menchaca and her husband Ricky, of Wall; three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, of San Angelo; Savanna Daniel, of Wall, and Clayton Daniel, of Wall, TX; her Niece, Sherry Crowder, of San Angelo; her nephew, Ronnie Kleppner, of San Angelo and her cousin, Terry Merka, of San Angelo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Whites officiating. Interment will follow at Wall Protestant Cemetery in Wall, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Clayton Daniel, Matthew Brodnax, Lyle Daniel, Ricky Menchaca, Dale Wehrner and Mitchell Hirt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo, Meals for The Elderly or Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

Gilbert "Gil" Oliver Gibson, 71, of San Angelo, Texas, went to the Heavens on December 18, 2017. Gilbert Gibson was born to Parvis O. and Lucille Gibson on August 1, 1946. Gil graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1965. After graduation, Gil joined the United States Navy. He did tours in the Mediterranean Sea and Vietnam areas. He also toured the West Coast from Northern Washington to the Southern area of California. After retiring from the Navy, Gil worked for Grocery Supply and Lighthouse for the Blind. Gil enjoyed playing cards with his friends and dove hunting.
Gil was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Parvola Woodruff, and brother-in-law, Fred. Gil is survived by his son, Sean Gibson of San Angelo and a niece and nephews. His longtime sidekick of 60 years, Henry "Bud" Preidecker, Sr. will miss him dearly.
There will be open visitation, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. 

Richard Morrissey passed away on December 1, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Born February 17, 1940 in Buffalo, New York
After serving 4 years in the Navy, Richard entered duty with the US Border Patrol in 1970 at Chula Vista, CA. He retired from Manfa, TX as the Chief Border Patrol Agent, February 28, 1997.
Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 27th at 10:00 AM
In lieu of flowers, make donations to a charity of your choice.

Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Day, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo with the Rev. Charles Greenwall officiating. Immediately following the mass, there will be an interment of her ashes in the columbarium. 

Trudy was born in Auburn, Maine to Louis and Loretta LaBerge on October 29, 1934. She went to school in San Diego, California where she married Lawrence “Larry” M. Day on September 25, 1952, in Saint Brigid’s Church. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Trudy put her all into raising six strong children who loved her dearly. During her lifetime, she cared for and supported her children at home, often sacrificing her own needs, while Larry was away on numerous deployments in the military. Her selflessness and never-ending strength was the force that held the family together. She loved gardening, music, dance and being surrounded by her children. She taught her children the value of hard work, thankfulness, and the meaning of family. Trudy had many occupations during her life. One of the most memorable was her position as caregiver for Eli Stokols, son of Dan and Jeanne Stokols of Irvine. From the day she met them, Trudy embraced Eli and he grew to be part of her heart. We will remember her constant encouragement, her strength and wisdom, and her bright smile and laughter. Trudy was a devout Catholic all her life and was a part of Holy Angels Catholic Church where she attended mass every Sunday for over 30 years. Her love, devotion, and caring for others will be felt by many surviving generations. Just thirty days after Larry’s passing, Trudy left us and was reunited with him in heaven and now is celebrating with Our Father for eternity.

Preceding Trudy in death is her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Milton Day, along with her second son, Charles Anthony, and her grandson, Aaron Michael.

Trudy is survived by her five remaining children and their spouses, Lawrence and Valerie Day, Douglas A. Day, Russell and Jennifer Day, Patricia and Erik Pearson and Matthew L. Day; by her brothers and sisters, Connie, Sue, Vee, Andre, and Dennis; by her ten grandchildren, Honey, Jesse, Nathan, Isaac, Ashley, Caleb, Katie, Lauren, Grace, Ethan; and five great-grandchildren. 

We ask that donations or memorials be made in Trudy's name to a Catholic charity of your choice or Holy Angels Catholic Church. 

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Harper's Funeral Home, Holy Angels Catholic Church and all friends and family for your generosity, thoughts, and prayers at this time of loss.

Susan G. Hanna, 63, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Susan was born July 9, 1954 in Abilene, Texas to Pete and Emmalee Prentice. She grew up in Silver and Robert Lee and after graduating from high school, attended Abilene Business College. Susan married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Gary Hanna on September 7, 1974 in Robert Lee, Texas. They shared 43 incredible years together and raised two sons, Christopher and Chad. Susan worked in various positions for Bank of America over 26 years. She loved her customers and the many people she worked with who she considered family. She was a faithful member of Grace Temple Baptist Church. Susan loved the special ladies in her prayer group, who were very dear to her. Most of all she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. In her spare time, she loved being with her grandchildren and doing any and all activities with them. Susan always had a smile on her face for everyone she met. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Pete Prentice and her father-in-law, F.J. Hanna. She is survived by her husband, Gary Hanna, of San Angelo; her sons, Christopher Hanna, and his wife Lindsey, of Hampton, VA, and Chad Hanna and his wife Hunter, of Lawn, TX; her grandchildren, Gracelyn Hanna, Sterlyn Hanna, Colson Hanna, Collyn Hanna, Stratton Hanna and Baine Hanna; her Mother, Emmalee Prentice, of San Angelo; her Mother-in-law, Dortha Hanna, of Lawn, TX her brother and sisters, Connie Prentice, of Abilene, Richard Prentice and his wife Bobbie, of Drummond, OK, and Rhonda Alderman, of Lavon, TX; and many dear nieces and nephews, other family members, and special family friends and co-workers she held so close to her heart.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service celebrating her life will 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 18, 2017 at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Sweet officiating. Interment will follow at Robert Lee Cemetery, in Robert Lee, TX. 
Family ands friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Sarah Elizabeth Leland passed into the arms of her savior early on the morning of December 12, 2017. She died peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side and is rejoicing in heaven with her momma and daddy.

Sally was born on July 28, 1943, at the home place in San Angelo, Texas, to Corrine and Creed Hasty. She grew up in a happy home full of love and laughter with nine brothers and sisters. In 1963 she married Horace Wells Leland III. She was a strong, loyal military wife who made every post a home and sometimes carried the load alone while Lee was overseas. Sally was a woman of many talents; she worked with her sister at Ashley’s Boot Shop for close to twenty years, repairing boots, shoes, handbags, and anything else that required ingenuity and skill. One summer she held a pair of shoulder pads she had repaired hostage until the Houston Oilers brought her a football signed by the whole team. 

For the past 15 years, Sally enjoyed working with her girlfriends at Mar-tiques. Up until just a few weeks ago, she still went in to “work” twice a week. Marty and the girls brought her great joy and lots of laughter.

Sally was devoted to her grandchildren (who could do no wrong) and was fond of saying, “What happens in Knickerbocker stays in Knickerbocker.” Machelle, Ellie, Gracie, Corina, and Lee will miss her dearly.

One of the most valuable lessons Sally taught her children was that a pattern (or recipe, or instructions) is not required when something needs to be done. She always found a way to make that costume, build that manger, move that mountain, or bake that pie. 

For many years Sally enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rock hunting and was known to play the slots occasionally. She crocheted beautifully and leaves behind many treasures for her family. 

Sally is survived by her husband, Lee, of Knickerbocker; son, Chris, of Terlingua; daughter Leia and her husband Brandon Barker, of San Angelo; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Richard Hasty and wife Mary Sue, Johnny Hasty, Carol Swaringen, EB Ryan and husband David, Norma Green-Martin and husband Jerald, and sister-in-law, Freddy Hasty. Many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins will miss her as well.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Corrine and Creed Hasty, and sibling/inlaws Kenneth Hasty, Ann and Vernon Rannefeld, Margaret and Alfred Ashley, Otis Green, Beverly Hasty, and Bill Swaringen.

A memorial for family and close friends will be held at a later date.

Because she loved helping people so much, Sally organized several benefit rummage sales for families in need. Making a donation to your favorite charity would be a wonderful way to honor her.

Anna Faye Lippard Head Lewis, 91, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Shannon Medical Center with her loving family at her side.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 15th at Harper Funeral Home from 4:00 – 6:30PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 16th at First United Methodist Church of San Angelo at 10:00AM. Burial will immediately follow at Belvedere Cemetery.
Anna was born July 1, 1926, in Vernon, Texas, to Lon B. and Lena Dell Lippard. She graduated from Leveland High School where she was a drum major and played clarinet in the Bronco Band. She attended Texas Tech University until she married Billy E. Head. They moved to San Angelo where Anna worked for the Buick Dealership and Simmons Huggins Supply. 
After Billy’s death, Anna became an Audioprosthologist and purchased and ran Beltone Hearing Aid Service until her retirement in 1999. She and Leo Lewis married in 1984 and spent three wonderful years together until his death.
Anna was very active in several organizations. She was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and Past Queen of Daughters of the Nile. She was a member of the American Business Women’s Association for 43 years, and the Shannon Auxiliary volunteers working in the gift shop. She enjoyed dancing the night away, and was a member of the Garden Club and served on the Board for Rio Concho Manor Patio homes. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting and working in her flower beds.
Anna was a 50+ years member at First United Methodist Church and a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She enjoyed serving the Lord as an usher during church services for 20 years. 
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and daughter, Shelia Tusha. Survivors include her grandchildren Kris Ratekin (Sarah) of Noblesville, IN; Brent Ratekin of San Angelo; Deidra Keane (Paul) of San Angelo; Randy Tusha (Michelle) of Cabot, AR; and Cory Tusha (Heather) of McKinney, TX. She leaves behind 16 Great-grandchildren who called her GG. 
The family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church or to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 6705 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas 78731 in memory of PQ Anna Lewis, Ziphron Temple No. 100. 
Special thanks to Dr. John Harvey at Shannon Medical Center for his care and compassion for our family over the years.

Evelyn “Louise” Chance, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 just 3 months away from her 79th birthday. Born March 21, 1939, in a town called Massie, Texas. Mother was the sixth child of nine children. Her parents Lee Chance and Della Mae Tate Chance. Mother was a baker. Some of the relatives would come by mom’s house and eat pineapple cake, sweet potato pie, lemon pies, and her pound cake. She was a strong woman who raised her children not to be selfish. She was the matriarch of our family. Mother enjoyed church, was a prayer warrior, and she cleaned the church. She was a District Hospitality President for about 2 years. She sang in the choir at her home church in Ogden, Utah, and was a lead vocalist. She was saved under Late Pastor Elder S.V. Miller of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ in Ogden Utah. When she left Utah, she came back to San Angelo, Texas and joined Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God in Christ under Superintendent Kenneth Weatherspoon. Mother believed in laying on of hands, and blessed oil. She was a lively stone.
Evelyn is preceded in death by sons Larry Darnell Chance and Noel Russell Chance, her parents, Brothers, Robert Chance, James Chance, Charles Chance, Samuel Chance, sisters, Darlene Chance Hammork, Dorothy Chance McNally, Doris Chance Walker, Leona Chance Hurrington.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Carolyn Lynn Chance, and Della Mae Ward, and one son, Elder Randy Chance; six grandchildren, Christopher Chance, Ayishe Chance, Rashad Chance, Shermell Ward, Jamie Ward, Marissa Wolfe, and two great grandchildren, Xavier Williams and Ja’Quan White, and numerous nieces and nephews.
You are missed mother and we love you so much.
A visitation will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm at Harper Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Saturday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 am at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.