Lydia Lou Frederick passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Lydia was born in Ringgold, TX on July 12, 1935 and was adopted by Jake and Gladys Sanders. She grew up in Lubbock, TX and graduated from Lubbock High School. After high school, Lydia attended Texas Tech University where she met the love of her life, Jerry Frederick. The couple were married on March 12, 1954 and shared sixty-two years together. Lydia and Jerry moved to San Angelo and became members of Johnson Street Church of Christ, where they were members for forty-six years. Lydia was a wonderful homemaker, and enjoyed sewing, knitting and needlepoint.
Lydia is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dr. B.D. Sanders and J.L. Sanders.
Lydia is survived by her husband Jerry Frederick of San Angelo; Two daughters, Sabrina Ward and husband Bob, Sherry Abel and husband Clark, all of San Angelo; Four grandchildren Justin Abel and wife Joni, Jenna Abel, Jake Ward and wife Katy, and Jaren Ward; One great-grandson, Jackson Abel, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lydia’s family thanks the nurses, aides, chaplain, and staff of Kindred Hospice and Sagecrest. We express our deepest gratitude for Elva Herrera for many years of love and care for my wife, our Mother and our MiMi.
A Visitation will be held Monday, December 12, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel. Services honoring her Life will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Johnson Street Church of Christ with Dr. Tommy King officiating. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rust Street Ministries.

Daniel Dean Brillhart, age 57, passed away on December 7, 2016 in Shannon Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Danny, as he was known to his family, was born December 26, 1958 in Emporia, Kansas.
After graduating from Central High School, San Angelo, Texas, Dan worked in the oilfield, trucking industry, and hotel guest services prior to becoming disabled. He was a member of Baptist Temple Church, now known as Lifepoint Baptist Church, where his father pastored for 29 years.
Dan was known for enjoying debating religion and politics with family and friends. His nieces and nephew will remember Uncle Danny fondly as the doting uncle who was always up for a play session, cuddles and over-the-top gifts at Christmas when they were children.
Danny was predeceased by his father, Neal Brillhart and great-niece, Jupiter Hernandez. He is survived by his mother, June Brillhart; sisters Nealla St. Clair (John) and Juanna Brillhart-Bohannan (Bill); nieces Amy Barber and Erin St. Clair-Hernandez (Andy); nephew Shane VanZandt; great-nephews Andrew and Jasper and great-niece Luna.
We draw comfort in knowing that Danny is now happy and healthy with his earthly father in Heaven.
Open Visitation will be 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, December 12, 2016, at Lifepoint Baptist Church, 810 Austin Street, San Angelo, Texas under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 

Willofae M. Elrod, 91, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in San Angelo. She was born in Nolan County, Texas on September 23, 1925 to William Patrick and Fraulein Mayes. She attended Roscoe High School where she was a cheerleader, twirler and played clarinet in the band. She met the love of her life, Festus Elrod, in the 7th grade at Roscoe, Texas and they were married in 1943, after he returned from serving his country in WWII. 
The couple moved to Lubbock, TX where he attended Texas Tech University and she worked at several jobs including GTE and JC Penney. Then they moved to San Angelo, TX where they made their home and retired. 
They had two daughters and one son. When her children were born, she became a stay at home mom and spent her time caring for her family. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church where she was on the cradle roll and sang in the choir. She also volunteered in the Shannon Hospital Gift Shop.
When her youngest daughter, Sheila, was killed in a robbery at a Jewelry store in San Angelo in 1980, she became one of the founders of the local chapter of the Compassionate Friends in San Angelo, an organization for parents whose children have died. She helped many by listening to them and being able to empathize and relate to their loss. 
Willofae was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis around the age of 33 and was an inspiration to all who knew her by her perseverance and determination to not let this disease destroy her life.
She was a loving mother and wife and was preceded in death by her husband, Festus, her children, Gary Pat and Sheila Gay Elrod, her parents, and an infant brother, William Patrick Mayes, Jr.
Willofae is survived by her brother, T. Mike Mayes and wife Ola, of Sherman, TX, and her oldest daughter, Diana Elrod, of San Angelo. She was so proud of her grandchildren, Wes Noyd and wife, Paige, of Cibolo, TX, Eric Elrod, of Weatherford, OK and Sheila Frances Elrod, of San Angelo, TX. She was also blessed with two great grandchildren, Kayleigh and Gavyn Noyd and many dear friends.
Willofae will be available for viewing throughout the day on Saturday, December 10, 2016 and Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 12, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Hassell officiating. A private burial will follow the service. 

“Let not your heart be troubled… In my Father’s house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you; That where I Am, there ye may also be.” John 14:2-3 

“…And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying… or any more pain…” Revelation 23:4

We look forward to a wonderful reunion with all of our loved ones in heaven.

On December 6, 2016, our beloved Calvin Bruce Collins, Sr was called home to the Lord. Calvin was born on June 30, 1958 to CB and Shirley Collins in Ft. Worth, TX. He lived in Waco, TX. Calvin’s love for travel made his choice of profession a perfect match. As a cattle truck driver for Tommy Thigpen Cattle Company, Calvin could travel and see the country. He never met anyone who didn’t quickly become his friend. In his spare time, he loved to BBQ and tell tall tales. Calvin was proud to be the father of his only child, Calvin Collins, Jr. 
Calvin is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Calvin Barton Collins & Birdie Mae Finley Collins; maternal grandparents, Robert Bruce Collins and Beulah Wilson Collins, his parents, CB Collins and Shirley Collins; and his sister, Judy Coleman. Calvin is survived by his son, Calvin Collins, Jr. and his wife, Jessica Collins; their three children, Adeline, Trais and Tae all of Pleasanton, TX.; siblings, Kathy Garcia, Gary Collins, and Reba Brown, all of Waco, TX; and Lea McDonald and her husband, Robert McDonald of San Angelo, TX; his remaining uncle and aunt, Bobbie Collins and his wife, Pat of San Angelo, TX and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 
Visitation will be at Harpers Funeral Home throughout the day on Friday, December 9. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10am at Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers are Calvin Collins, Jr., Doyle Light, Jerry Newton, Robert McDonald, Bruce McDonald, and Charles Pierce.

Debra Colette Griffin , 58, of San Angelo died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at her residence.

Visitation is 10:00am to 8:00pm on Friday December 9, 2016 .

Funeral is 10:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Freedom Fellowship under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Belveder Memorail Park.

Survived by husband, Homer D Griffin, son, John Griffin, daughter, Deborah Griffin, mother, Mildred Williams, sisters, Becky Love, Shandra Costley, Kay Gardner and Rachael Parsons.

Helena Robles Flores, age 87 our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nana and Sister passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on Saturday December 3, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Rosary will be held at 7pm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

Mom was born to Francisco and Augustina Robles November 17, 1929. Mom had many adventures as a little girl, one to include holding a flashlight with her older brother Manual as a makeshift headlight for grandpa’s old truck on an old farm road. As her children, we remember her love of music and dance, she always had music playing while she cooked all the while whistling. She had a gift of sewing clothes and made beautiful gowns for her daughters. She was a homemaker until her children were all in school then she worked at RG Barry’s where she retired to then become a caregiver to her grandchildren who adore her.

On July 9, 1948, she married Gilbert L. Flores and together they formed a family with 6 children. Left behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 68 years, Gilbert L. Flores, daughters and son-in-laws: Julia and Jim Seale of Somersworth, NH, Gloria and Saturo Kudo, Grace and Augustine Gomez of San Angelo, TX, Patricia and Felipe Surita of Helotes, TX and Son and Daughter-in-law: Michael and Annette Flores. daughter-in-law Virginia E. Flores. 26 grand-children, 47 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren spanning from Washington, California, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Her sisters Anita Mendez of Mesquite, Texas, Daniel and Emma Robles of Bakersfield, CA, Gilbert and Josie Robles of Hanford, CA.

She is preceded in death by her son, David R. Flores, her parents Francisco and Augustina Robles, her siblings and spouses, Frank and Bertha Robles, Manual and Pauline Robles, Maria and Jimmy Enriquez, Rita and Edward Velez, Amparo Marie and Joe Torbellin, sister Lupe Robles, brother Jose Robles, brother in law Alfonso Mendez.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Albert Arroyo, Jr, Omar David Flores, David Diggs, Christopher Sanchez, Thomas Barrera, Michael Barrera, Joshua Flores and Jeremy Flores. Honorary Pallbearers grandsons, David Flores, Michael James Seale and Gabriel Diggs.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so HE put HIS arms around you and whispered, “Come with me.” With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Gloria, for the last few years you have been our parents, best nurse, handy-person and caregiver, we thank you so much for all you did, Sam we thank you for being such an understanding husband as she took care of Mom.

Shirley Fielder gently passed away on December 4th in Round Rock, Texas at the age of 81. She was born on July 1st 1935 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Teddy, and sister Deane, husband, Richard Fielder, daughter, Donnis Fielder and son, James David Fielder. She is survived by son, Dickie Fielder of Austin, grandaughters Erica Fielder Finley and Morgan Fielder Bacia of Austin, grandsons Cole Fielder of New Braunfels and Cody Fielder of San Marcos and great grandsons Zane and Fielder Finley of Austin.

Along her path in life she leaves many loving friends, extended family and customers behind. Shirley was the matriarch and rock of the Fielder Pool Company which operated in San Angelo for over 40 years. She was well respected and responsible for keeping Richard and Dickie organized as they built backyard pools all over West Texas. The company grew to three operations including Abilene and Midland in the 80’s and Rich and Shirley moved to Midland to oversee the operation there for over a decade until Richard passed in 1996. Son David, took over the Midland store after Rich passed and continued running it until 2006.
Many will remember her sweet smile and demeanor, her gentle, peaceful approach and her unflinching ability to keep the peace and calm between Richard, Dickie and David! Many a friend of the siblings will remember BBQ’s, swimming in the family pool or skiing from the dock at the Fielder home on Lake Nasworthy. 

Shirley was a founding member of St. Mark Presbyterian Church and was active as a deacon, organizing many events over the years. She also was instrumental starting up The Compassionate Friends at St. Mark after Donnis’ passing in 1980. Shirley loved to fish off the dock and cook for the throngs of overnighters at the lake house. Erica says, “I loved sleeping over at Nana’s because she let me sleep until 3:00 in the afternoon and then she would cook me breakfast.”

Pallbearers are Todd and Toby Holt, Scott Finley, Adam Bacia, Zane and Fielder Finley. Honorary pallbearer is Bob Housley.

There is a viewing and visitation scheduled at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 on Wednesday evening. The main service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday morning at St Mark Presbyterian Church on Johnson Street. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery.

Estelle Annie Schiller, 99, passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Estelle was born January 17, 1917 in Elgin, TX in Travis County to Fred and Annie Prokschl Klaus. She was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Elgin, TX on October 26, 1941 by Rev. Herman Engeling. She married Edwin Joe Schiller on January 14, 1940 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Elgin, TX, officiated by Rev. Herman Engeling. 

Estelle and Edwin moved to Rowena before settling in Eola, where they farmed and ranched. Together with family and friends, she enjoyed polka dancing and playing dominoes and cards. She also enjoyed sewing, painting, and crafts. 

Mrs. Schiller was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Joe Schiller of 65 years; parents Fred & Annie Prokschl Klaus; her brothers David & Fred Dale Klaus; and her sisters Lorene Wiesner, Toni Wiesner, Ruby Kriedel, Dorothy Marburger, & Adelle Schiller.

Survivors include her son Larry Wayne Schiller & wife Kathleen; her daughter Joyce Elaine Rea; grandsons Todd Rea & wife Julie and Dustin Schiller & wife Amy; granddaughter Misty Newcomb and husband Brad; great-granddaughters Harley Rea & fiancé Jordan Rhodes, Avery Rea, Madison Rea, Kaylee Schiller, Ashlyn Schiller, and Lexi Newcomb; and great-grandsons Tyler Guthrie and Blake Newcomb, one brother Virgil Klaus.

Visitation will be Monday December 5, 2016 from 6PM-8PM at Harper Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 1PM, Tuesday December 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Allan C. Eckert officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

McDuffy Riley “Mack” Kessler, Jr., 74, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, December 1, 2016, in San Angelo. Mack was born February 11, 1942 in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Seymour, Texas. He graduated from Seymour High School and then attended West Texas State University, in Canyon, Texas. Mack worked in the automobile industry for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family. Mack had a tremendous strength and passion for life. He was a very no nonsense kind of guy, but on the lighter side he enjoyed having fun with his family and friends, especially playing golf and poker with his buddies. Mack will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, McDuffy Riley Kessler, Sr. and Anna Lena Wirz Kessler. He is survived by his wife, Ann Kessler, of San Angelo; his children, Dena Kessler, of McKinney, TX, John Olson and his wife Kelly, of Beaumont, TX., Tracey Dirden and her husband Shaun, of San Angelo and Mindy Bratcher and her husband Scott, of San Angelo; his Grandchildren, Taylor Edwards, Amber Galindo, Kaley Gill, Brianna Lucas, Seth Adcock, Stacie Bratcher, Mackenzie Bratcher, Seth Cooper, Ashley Olson, Chelsea Olson and Kayley Olson; 4 Great Grandchildren; his lifelong friends, Glen and Diane Gleghorn and numerous other friends he held very dear to his heart. A Celebration of Mack’s Life will be 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Richardson officiating. The family requests that donations be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Shriner’s Hospitals. 
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Bobby Lynn Dear, Jr., 46, of San Angelo, went home to the Lord on November 26, 2016. He was born in Midland, TX on December 7, 1969. Bobby was a beloved son, a loving father, the “funny” uncle, a caring brother and cousin, and a best friend to many. 

Left behind to forever cherish his memory are his parents, Eric and Reba Chunn; his father, Bob Dear, Sr.; a sister and brother-in-law, Kevin and Marcy Dickson; a much loved, strong-willed, wonderful son, Skyler Williamson-Dear; a caring nephew, Preston Dickson; a beautiful niece, Morgan Dickson; and two equally strong-willed, loving step-sons, Seth and Zane Williamson.

Bobby was a long time cancer survivor who endured the pain of childhood cancer to become a stronger and more caring man. He shared his journey with other cancer patients helping them overcome their own fears and doubts over the years. 

Bobby loved to laugh and had a beautiful smile, a generous spirit, and a giving heart. He was always quick to help, easy to talk to, and the first to forgive. Bobby bought many a meal, fixed hundreds of flats, and tuned tons of tired engines expecting nothing in return: Just “because they needed it”. 

He leaves us all with a “Bobby-sized” hole in our lives: Never to be forgotten and never to be replaced. 

The pain and sadness we feel today will finally fade away and we will remember only the joy he brought into our lives, his shining example of a loving, Christian man, and the sense of joy, light, and wonder he left behind. 

Bobby will have a Visitation at Harper Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in the Harper Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.