barbara fullilove McMillan

 

Barbara Fullilove McMillan

March 24, 1938-March 12, 2022

 

Barbara "Bobbie" Fullilove McMillan found eternal peace as she passed away in her sleep on March 12, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, 12 days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born March 24, 1938, as the youngest of six children, to parents Mary Shirley Barbin Fullilove and Jacob Foster Fullilove.

Barbara grew up in Houston, Texas and attended Lamar High School. She married Thad Calhoun McMillan at the age of 17, and as an Army officer's wife, she traveled the world! From the home base of Houston to Puerto Rico, Panama, Japan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, she was never afraid to conquer a new city. As a mother of four Army brats, Barbara wore many hats – including cub scout den mother, aerobics instructor, German antique seller, expert pecan pie baker, and international pet smuggler, when she attempted (unsuccessfully) to stow away a hamster for son Robert on a flight from Houston to Saudi Arabia. In adulthood, she became an avid tennis player and enjoyed her women's league matches. She loved to entertain and throw a good party, hosting many in her heyday. After the death of her husband in 1982, Barbara settled in Sugarland and became a very successful real estate agent, until her retirement in the early 2000s. After retiring she met Robert Doak, and together they continued her love of travel and saw many sights in the United States until his passing in 2010. In 2012, she moved to Tyler to be closer to her daughter. She had an evolving love of animals – swapping an obsession for elephants to monkeys in her later years, always keen to buy a plush primate stuffed toy for anyone looking for something to snuggle. She loved being with family, finding unique shapes in clouds, and going "down the road" to the casino. Barbara will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, "Granny" and a feisty player of bridge and board games.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings. Survivors include son, Thad McMillan Jr. (wife Vicki, children Mary Ann and Bryant) of Austin; son, Mark McMillan (wife Karen and son Cal) of Argyle; daughter, Gwen Jackson (husband Gary and children Megan and Matthew) of Tyler; son, Robert McMillan (wife Mendy and son Alistair) of Argyle; along with many nieces, nephews, other extended family, and her 16-year-old chihuahua Itsy, who may outlive us all.

A gathering for Barbara will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A funeral service will occur Sunday, March 20, 2022 starting at 11:00 AM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 with a committal service to follow.

Sally Schneider Johnson 1938-2024

 

Sally Schneider Johnson

 

October 29, 1938-

April 20, 2024

 

GOLIAD — Sally Schneider Johnson, a beacon of light and love, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, the 30th of April, 2024  on the family ranch in Goliad, Texas. She was 85 years of age.

Born on the 29th of October 1938 in Corpus Christi, Texas to professional golfer Charles Schneider and his wife, Blanche, Sally’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, dedication, and a zest for life that touched everyone she knew.

A proud graduate of Lamar High School in Houston, Texas, Sally carried her spirit of adventure to the University of Texas, where she joined the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, a decision that would shape many friendships and memories in her years to come. It was there where she also embraced her lifelong passion for education and community.

In 1960, Sally ventured on a new chapter, marrying her high school sweetheart, David Marion Johnson, in a heartfelt ceremony in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their love story was one for the ages, creating a family and a lifetime of happiness as they welcomed their twins, Clayton and Craig, in 1963, followed by their son, Todd, in 1966, and their daughter, Susanne, in 1968.

After Sally and David married, they moved to Corpus Christi to work for Magcobar Drilling Mud Company. They moved to Houston and finally settled in Goliad, TX, where she flourished as a devoted wife, mother, volunteer, and friend. Her love for experimenting with new recipes and entertaining friends and clients of her husband’s oilfield service company filled their home with warmth and joy. She welcomed family, friends, and even friends of friends into her home and at family events like lunch or dinner, cookouts, or weekends at Port O’Conner. With all of her entertaining, she often joked that she would like to come back as a ‘customer’ of such thoughtful events. Sally’s playful spirit and knack for strategy made her a welcome opponent among her circle, enjoying board and card games.

An active volunteer with Blue Bird Circle and a faithful member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Sally lived her values through service and fellowship, touching the lives of many in her community.

Sally is preceded in death by her loving husband, David M. Johnson, and her parents, Blanche and Charles Schneider.

Sally is survived by her brother Sam Schneider; her children, Craig (Kathy) Johnson, Clayton (Myra) Johnson, Todd (Paige) Johnson, and Susanne (James) Johnson-Maida; her seventeen grandchildren, Brett (Jessica) Johnson, Nicholas (Kristin) Johnson, Heather (Brooks) Johnson-Kelm, Hayley Johnson, Audrey Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Madeline Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Erin (Cole) Johnson-Hajek, Wells Johnson, John David Johnson, Pierce Johnson, Hill Johnson, Blake Johnson, Michael Maida, Mason Maida, and Lindley Maida; great-grandchildren Barrett Johnson, Anne-Katherine Johnson, Bowen Johnson, Hudson Johnson, Beckett Johnson, Ellie James Johnson, Sterling Kelm, Tucker Johnson, and Charlotte Johnson, Leighton Hajek; and nephews Scott Schneider, Steven Schneider, and Kyle Schneider.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated ranch staff, including Buck McKinney, Karen Bartos, Colton Rains, Nesi Moreno, Abigail Marie Hlavac, and Rebekah Elizabeth Hlavac, provided her with care and companionship that enriched her final years.

Her indomitable spirit, generosity, and the warmth of her presence will be deeply missed, yet fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Thursday, the 9th of May, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

A memorial service is to be conducted at three o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 10th of May, in the sanctuary at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston with Rev. Dr. Jim Jackson officiating. Immediately following, all are invited to join the family during a reception in Fellowship Hall.

The family will gather for a private interment at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.

For those unable to attend the service, virtual attendance may be accessed by selecting the “Join Livestream” icon on the service section on Sally’s memorial tribute page at www.geohlewis.com. While there you may also share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with her family.

Daryl Frederick 1937-2018

 

Daryl Emile Frederick

October 21, 1937-

June 28, 2018

 

Daryl Emile Frederick, age 80, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 28th in Corpus Christi, TX, just a year after his beloved wife of 60 years, Mildred, departed to be with the Lord. A loyal and loving husband and father, he was dedicated to spending all of his free time with his family. Daryl grew up in the Houston Heights, attended Lamar High School, and graduated from the University of Houston as a Petroleum Engineer. He served in the Texas Air National Guard, and enjoyed a long and successful engineering career, primarily in the Houston area. As a teen, Daryl enjoyed racing cars and auto-mechanics as hobbies. Once married, he spent weekends and vacations on the San Bernard river with all of his extended family. As a third generation Gulf coaster, he enjoyed boating, fishing, shrimping, crabbing, swimming, and water-skiing. He was a skilled trick and barefoot water-skier, a true daredevil, who later transferred his maritime skills and love for the sea to his children through extended family time on the San Bernard river at the river house. He was a self-taught electric guitar player who passed on his love for music to the younger generations. After the first 10 years of marriage, he and Milly became the proud parents of Mark and Wendy, and later grandparents to five. After a long, care-free retirement in Austin, Daryl and Milly moved to Corpus Christi, where they received excellent long term care at Brookdale/Trinity Towers Assisted Living. Daryl lived his life with faith in God and belief in the power of prayer. He carefully modeled and taught the good values he learned from his parents during the Great Depression. Daryl spent his last weeks in great peace, and inner joy, surrounded by family, listening to the New Testament and hymns. His peacefulness and eagerness to go to the Lord were a beautiful testimony to all who were fortunate to be near at the end of his well-lived life on Earth. He is survived by his son, Mark Frederick, and wife Johnna Frederick, residents of Austin; his daughter, Wendy Castellanos, and husband Andres Castellanos, residents of Corpus Christi; his nephew, Gary Frederick of Houston; his five grandchildren: Vaughn, Marlow, Vander, Belen, and Amorette; his brother-in-law, Jim Walker, and wife Carol Walker, residents of Houston, and their four children, his niece and nephews: Teresa, Ricky, Curtis, and Tony; his lifelong best friends, Ray and Merle Beathard; also numerous cousins from the Frederick and Findley clans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Milly Walker, his parents, Frank Sr. and Eva Frederick, and his brother Frank Jr. Frederick, and niece Sandra Watts. Mildred “Milly” Walker Frederick passed away May 7,2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 77. Private memorial services will be held in conjunction with her loving husband’s , Daryl Frederick who passed away June 28, 2018. Milly was born October 31, 1939, to Emmett and Frances Walker. She lived in Nashville Tennessee until moving to Houston Texas in 1955. Milly graduated from Austin High School in Houston, Texas in 1957 and married Daryl Frederick in 1959. They were long time residents of Houston until moving to Austin, Texas in 2009. Milly had two children ,Wendy Frederick Castellanos and Mark Frederick who both graduated from Bellaire High School. Milly lived in the Meyerland neighborhood of Houston and worked in the human resource departments for Reading and Bates Offshore Drilling, Petro Marine Engineering, and Excel Engineering until retiring in 2004. She was dedicated to her family and colleagues and rarely took a sick day. In her free time she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her beloved dachshunds. Both Milly and Daryl were residents of Clare Bridge-Holmgreen Retirement Home in Corpus Christi, Texas where they have received excellent care from the dedicated and compassionate care team and from Hospice Services of Corpus Christi. The family extends deep gratitude to the staff who have extended God’s love each and every day over the last two years to both Milly and Daryl. We are forever grateful for their love and compassion. Milly is survived by her daughter Wendy and husband Andres Castellanos and their two daughters Amorette and Belen, residents of Corpus Christi, Texas. Milly’s son, Mark Frederick and his wife Johnna Frederick and their three children Vaughn Eva, Marlow, and Vander Frederick reside in Austin, Texas. Milly is survived by one brother, Jim Walker and his wife Carol Walker, residents of Katy Texas, along with their four children and numerou s grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Shirley Henry of Houston Texas and her three children and grandchildren. Milly is proceeded in death by both her mother and father, Frances Haynes Walker and Emmett Walker. We are now comforted knowing that our dearest wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, is now and forever more in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. We celebrate her homecoming and eternal life, knowing she is once again full of joy and loving each of us from heaven above. Family and friends are invited to join an informal celebration of life to be held July 21, 2018 between 11:30 and 1:00 pm. Please contact markfrederick99@outlook.com for location. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Beverly Bevil Arnold 1938-2023

 

Beverly Jean Bevil Arnold

August 30, 1938 – June 6, 2023

 

 

Beverly Jean Bevil Arnold was born in Houston, Texas on August 30, 1938 and passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023 surrounded by family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Elizabeth and James Noah Bevil and her loving husband Ralph Arnold. Beverly was a West University Church of Christ member, where she married Ralph on June 20, 1964. Beverly is survived by her sons, Brad and Greg; 5 grandchildren, Autumn, Jacob and Joshua (Jennifer), and Kayla and Cole (Karin); great granddaughter Aaliyah (Joshua); sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Larry Lawrence; and nephew, David Lawrence.

 

Beverly and Ralph enjoyed traveling the world together as their adventures took them to New Zealand, Russia, Japan, Europe and Indonesia. When they were at home they enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching their grandchildren play sports. Beverly was a gifted teacher and shared her wisdom with many students in a career spanning 40 years at several educational institutions including HISD, Jakarta International School, and Westbury Christian.

 

Beverly was a fixture in the church where she taught bible classes for many years at West University Church of Christ and the Village of Meyerland. She was the true ‘Ms. Daisy’. Beverly loved art, watching sports of any kind, especially rooting for her Texas teams, learning and sharing her wisdom and her family and friends.

 

The family invites you to join them for funeral services, to be held on Friday, June 9th beginning at 10am at West University Church of Christ, 3407 Bissonnet Street, Houston Texas 77005. Following the service, the burial will be held at East Sandy Cemetery in New Waverly, Texas.

 

Ann Carlile Forrester

Kathryn "Ann" Carlile Forrester

September 25, 1938 – November 5, 2022

 

 

Kathryn “Ann” Forrester, 84, of Houston TX, passed away November 5, 2022. Ann was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 25, 1938, to William and Minnie Lou Carlile. After moving to Houston at a young age, Ann attended Lamar High School and the University of Houston and maintained lifelong friendships from her school days. Ann was married to Larry Forrester for 52 years and worked closely with Larry in real estate for over 50 years. She was a member of the Needlepoint Guild and had a passion for crafts, collecting, reading, and her grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister Carolyn Hargrove. She is survived by her husband Larry Forrester; sons Keith Forrester and wife Michelle, and Craig Forrester and wife Helen; grandchildren Brett Forrester, Emma Forrester, and Patrick Forrester; and sister Mary Lou Carlile.

 

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkwestheimercemetery.com for the Forrester family.

Martha Virginia Biggers Waggoner

Martha Virginia Biggers Waggoner

January 27, 1938 – December 10, 2021

 

Martha Virginia Biggers Waggoner, 83, of Lakeland Farm, Nacogdoches County, peacefully entered into eternal life in the early morning hours of December 10, 2021. Martha was born on January 27, 1938, in Houston, to Ross Biggers and Virginia Yundt Biggers.

 

Martha grew up in a close-knit family, whose members were among the early residents of West University Place. She attended Lamar High School and then Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches. After graduating, Martha went to work as a secretary with Trunkline Company in Houston, where she met a charming young gentleman named Edward. Ed and Martha married on September 10, 1960, and made a loving home for their family. A beloved daughter and granddaughter, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and faithful friend, Martha involved herself in her children's many school and church activities.

 

After retirement in 1990, Ed and Martha moved to her family's beloved Lakeland Farm in the piney woods of Nacogdoches County. The beautiful home they built there served as a gathering place for her family's celebrations. Martha, like her New Testament Saint namesake, had a God-given talent for hospitality. She took delight in graciously entertaining her friends, both at home and at the Fredonia Hotel. A devoted Christian who served God and others, Martha attended Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and assisted the homebound through the Meals on Wheels program. She enjoyed decorating, cooking, sewing and travelling to many beautiful places such as Alaska and Europe. Martha was an active member of various organizations, including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Nacogdoches County Republican Women.

 

Martha is predeceased by her parents and by Ed, her beloved husband of sixty years. She is survived by her son, Rev Ross Waggoner of Hardin County, Texas, daughter Melanie Waggoner Pickering and husband Wayne of Houston, daughter Valerie Waggoner Ruch and husband Scott of Dallas, son Gene Waggoner and wife Kristi of Lakeland Farm, Nacogdoches, daughter Stephanie Waggoner of Dallas, granddaughter Isabel Ruch of Dallas, grandson Michael Ruch of Dallas, granddaughter Rachel Pickering Fulks and husband Tim of Findlay, OH, grandson David Pickering and wife Clare of Chagrin Falls, OH, great-grandchildren Christian and Clara Fulks, sister Laura Bubeck, numerous nieces and cousins and her lifelong friend, Frances Thomasson.

 

Visitation hours are Wednesday, December 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home.

 

The funeral for Martha will take place at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches, Thursday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Randy Booth, officiating. A meal at the church will follow the funeral during which attendees can visit with the family.

 

Burial will follow later in the day at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby. Pallbearers are: Wayne Pickering, Scott Ruch, Michael Ruch, David Pickering, Alex Thomasson and David Alders.

 

The family thanks the staff at Magnolia Court for their attentive care for Martha during her last months.

Robert Alan Ambrose 1938-2016

 

Robert A. Ambrose

January 31, 1938 – February 1, 2016

Robert Alan Ambrose, of Houston, TX, passed away on February 1st, 2016. Bob was born in Ponca City, OK, on January 31st, 1938, to Thelma Kingery and Zuell Ambrose. Before his family settled in Houston in 1954, Bob’s youth was uniquely shaped by life in Evangeline Parish, LA, in Corpus Christi, TX, and Monroe, LA, as well as work on the Kingery family farm in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Bob graduated from Lamar High School, excelling in academics, football, music, and the arts, and received a Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University, where he also joined Kappa Sigma fraternity and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps.

 

After Tulane, Bob entered active duty as an officer in the United States Navy, serving on the destroyer USS Brush deployed to the Western Pacific. Stationed off the California coast, Bob toured the Pacific Islands, Japan, and Korea. Fully expecting to pursue a career as a naval officer, Bob met MaryEllen Zander, of Long Beach, CA, through a mutual friend, and decided that family life was what truly mattered. Filling out the application by hand on a stormy sea, Bob was accepted to the Harvard School of Design, and travelled with his new bride to Boston, where he received his Master of Architecture degree.

 

Bob then brought his new family back to Houston, starting his professional career in 1964 with projects at NASA as a production architect for W.W. Alexander. In 1965 he moved to Freeman and Van Ness and worked on the Bates College of Law at the University of Houston, which received the Texas Society of Architects Honor Award. In 1967, Bob was recruited by Caudill Rowlett Scott, where he rose to Vice President and Senior Design Leader. At CRS, he developed his skills working on numerous education, health, and institutional facilities across the country and close to home, such as the iconic Hyatt Regency atrium in downtown Houston.

 

After moving to Evanston, IL, to help lead company expansion to Chicago, Bob again brought his family back to Houston in 1974, in order to start his own architectural practice and partnership, which he would guide successfully for almost forty years. The firm became well known for its public school and community projects, which were most dear to his heart. He was particularly honored to have served Spring Branch ISD and Houston ISD, Lamar University, Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, Texas A&M, Galveston, UT Health Science Center, and UTMB, to name a few.

 

Bob was known by colleagues for his enormous talent, deep passion, technical proficiency, attention to detail, and unquestionable professional integrity. He was an expert on how to provide artful design and quality service in an economical fashion, since many of his clients had limited budgets. Beyond these skills, he knew how to lead a team and orchestrate other consultants into a coherent and coordinated whole, the essence of what an architect means in the literal sense – “master builder”.

 

For many years, Bob was generous with his time and talents for organizations and causes that he felt strongly about. Mentoring young architects was central to his dedication to the profession, and he served on a number of design juries at UT Austin and Rice University. Bob also served as a long-time board member and agency friend for Neighborhood Centers, Inc., contributing both professionally and personally in order to strengthen community engagement and provide educational and financial opportunities for low-income families. At the agency, Bob was known as a terrific family man, and one who appreciated diversity.

 

Towards the end of his career, Bob developed architectural designs and master planning for the Wonderland/Beatrice Mayes Institute campus. In retirement, Bob continued his involvement with Wonderland, serving as its first board member, mentoring the superintendent through every aspect of the campus expansion, and contributing towards the development of a STEM curriculum.

 

Bob is survived by his brother, Zuell Philip Ambrose, and wife Gretchen Van Slyke; his son Robert Owen Ambrose, and wife Catherine Glauber Ambrose; and son David Alan Ambrose. Bob is also survived by his four amazing grandchildren, Eric Ryan Ambrose, Alexander Brian Ambrose, JoEllen Ambrose, and Mary Charles Ambrose. Above all else, Bob loved and admired his wife, MaryEllen, in what they came to believe was a “miracle of God marriage”. He was tremendously proud and supportive of his children and grandchildren, and will be greatly missed.

 

An inturnment service commemorating Bob’s extraordinary life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 20th, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in the Botanical Gardens, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079.