Mother quietly slipped away in the early hours of Monday, November 24th. She was lovingly received by her Lord and Savior and joyously met by ther beloved husband Melvin and son Mike. Precious family who joined in celebration were her father, Joe Ellett, mother, Bernice Garrett, and sister, Joan Joiner; as well as family too numerous to name, but never forgotten by her. She was greatly surprised by the number of brothers and sisters in Christ who greeted her, whom she had led and taught the truths of God's word.
Mama, Nanny, Aunt B, and Sister will be remembered most for her many expressions of love. She generously planted seeds of grace and wisdom in those of us she loved so well. She prayed for us, she fed us, she nursed us, and encouraged us. She taugh us how to love and be a child of God. We are left with all she instilled in us to live out the legacy of faith she passed on to us. What better life could we have witnessed than one devoted to God in all that she was?
Mother was a homemaker, a caregiver, a seamstress, a bookkeeper, a teacher, a writer, and a poet. All of these talents were enjoyed by her, but she especially loved teaching. She collected certain great books and beautiful glassware she hoped that we would all enjoy when she went home with her Lord. She took pleasure in conversation about her memories of past generations of family and friends she loved when growing up in San Angelo. The home she died in was the home she and Daddy lived in most of their 69 years of marriage. Mama sang to her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren whe she rocked them and sat with them on the porch swing. The neighbors who were sear friends were named Whiffen, Tindall, Hollis, Phillips, Walker, Amacker, and many more she always spoke of fondly. The church family was esteened by her and Daddy, so her memories included dear pastors, teachers and friends. Mother had sweet memories of working for her dear friend Virginia at Holland's and never forgot those she worked closely with there who became family. When Daddy passed away in August, Mama's memory began to diminish, but she knew that she was home and was loved by those who cherished her gift of the life lived fully.
Mother, 88 yrs., and Daddy 92 yrs., passed from us within 3 months of each other. We grieve our loss, but rejoice in the memory of their lives together and all the precious years we shared. The family wants to thank all who have been so loving and supportive in these past few months. The funeral for Mama will be at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 28th, and 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Randall Wehmeyer officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

Jack Lee Motes, 38 died on Wed. Nov. 26, 2014 following an accident.

Family visitation will be 11am to 2pm Sat. Nov. 29, 2014 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Services will be 1pm Mon. Sept. 1, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park in Odessa, TX.

Survivors include wife, Angelica; daughters; Dallas and Breanna; father; Allen and brother, Jason

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Mary Jane Roberts, 83, of Christoval passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 in an area hospital.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 6pm Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Rev. JT Tucker Chaplain of Shannon Medical Center officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mary was born April 4, 1931 to William H. and Garnet M. (Morgan) Williams in Iraan, Texas. She was a very special lady that loved everyone she met and always gave a smile. She will be missed by all who loved her. She confided in her daughter-in-law, Dottie, who was a very special friend and they loved each other “To the Moon and Back”.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Dennis Wayne Roberts and Daniel Lee Roberts; three sisters, Jo Ann Stanley, Lois Schooler, Doris Epperson; and a brother, Billy Williams.

She is survived by Monte Roberts and his wife Dottie of Christoval; daughter, Janie Fletcher and her husband Randy of Odessa; sister, Betty Pogue of Mountain View, Arkansas; brother, Robert Williams of Joplin, Missouri; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A very special “Thank You” to the all medical staff at Shannon Medical Center; Senior Care of San Angelo; Concho Valley Home Health; and all who have assisted with her help.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Meals for the Elderly of San Angelo.

Novella Mae Jones Dehnel, 93, of San Angelo and formerly of McCamey, Texas, died Sunday, November 23, 2014, and now lives in the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Belmore Baptist Church with burial following at Belvedere Cemetery in San Angelo. Novella was born on April 13, 1921, in San Angelo to Richard Pierson Hobson Jones and Ruth Elizabeth Singleton Jones. She graduated from Water Valley High School on May 23, 1940. She married Raymond Paul Dehnel on September 15, 1942. They raised their seven children in a home that was centered on Jesus Christ instilling their love for the Lord into their children while living in Colorado City, Midland, and McCamey before retiring to San Angelo. Prior to her marriage to Raymond, Novella accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour as she came to realize her sinfulness and need for a Saviour. 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." NKJV Novella is preceded in death by her father Richard Pierson Hobson Jones, her mother Ruth Elizabeth Singleton Jones, her brother Samuel Lee Jones, and her daughter Ava Ruth Wagner. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Paul Dehnel of San Angelo; her sister Floy Ray Tonne of San Angelo; daughter Fran Buchanan and husband Ken of San Angelo; daughter Martha Joyce and husband Ken of San Marcos, Texas; daughter Paula Holder and husband Doug of Kermit, Texas; son Richard Dehnel and wife Alice of Sundown, Texas; daughter Wanda May and husband Russell of Hamlin, Texas; and son Douglas Dehnel and wife Sharon of Kennedale, Texas. She is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Additionally, two more great-grandchildren are expected, one later this week and the next one in May 2015. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Belmore Baptist Church for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in memory of Novella. Family and friends may express condolences and sign the online guest book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.