Winifred Irby Davis 1939-2026

  

 "Win" (Irby) Davis 

1939-February 10, 2026 -

 

 

Winifred Mary "Win" (Irby) Davis, 87, passed away February 10, 2026, in New Braunfels.

Born January 26, 1939, in Corpus Christi to Joseph R. Irby and Winifred Colesworthy Irby, she grew up in West University Place. She attended University of Texas at Austin and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Win spent her entire career as a dedicated legal secretary.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Brayshaw and husband Lynn M. Brayshaw II; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Davis, and her sons, Robert E. Robinson, Jr. and Jerald W. Milton.

Known as "Win" to friends and "Momo" to her grandchildren, she loved life on Lake Travis, her schnauzers, bowling, Texas Hold'em, traveling, and walking. A devoted Texas sports fan, she was a proud season ticket holder of the Houston Texans.

Her ashes will be placed beside her husband in Remembrance Gardens on Lake Travis in the spring. Date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association for dementia research.

 

Tom Padgett 1937-2026

 

Tom Padgett 

January 7, 1937 -

March 20, 2026 
 

 

 

Thomas Edwin Padgett, born in the downtown Memorial Hospital (now Memorial Hermann) on January 7, 1937, in Houston, Texas. Tom passed away peacefully around midnight on March 20, 2026, in Comfort, Texas. He was 89.

 

His parents brought him home from the hospital to their newly built cottage-style brick home at 3107 Wroxton Road. Tom reminisced that he could sit on the front porch and have an unobstructed view across open fields of wild dewberries to Lamar High School and that he would gather and bring home for cobbler - the taste of which he would never forget!!! He grew up there in West University – attending elementary grades, and then next Lanier Junior High (now middle school), Kincaid, and finally graduating from Lamar about 1956.

 

Tom spent his early years in Houston working in the family’s window covering business. After retiring, he embraced the tranquility of the Texas Hill Country near Comfort, where he found joy and fulfillment in his later years.

 

Tom had a remarkable sense of design and a passion for creating unique architectural projects. His creativity came to life through rural building endeavors near Comfort and in the picturesque hills south of Cloudcroft within New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest. These projects reflected his love for nature and his ability to blend functionality with beauty.

 

A devoted animal lover, Tom shared his life with numerous much-loved dogs - Critter, Miss Baby, Highway, Sweet Pea, Sugar Spot, Byrdman and Bugs Bunny..........and even a few cats who captured his heart over the years. His connection with animals brought him great comfort and companionship throughout his life.

 

Tom is survived by his daughter Julia Michael and son-in-law William, grandchildren Katharine and William Jr., great grandchildren Ezra, and Nokomi, all of Landenburg, Pennsylvania. Also by son Ty Padgett, grandson Dalton and granddaughters Nikky and Fiona and a great-grandson. He is also remembered fondly by his niece Cathy Holt and nephew Larry Sams and wife Beth. Also cherished and remembered for his sense of adventure and sense of humor by his former wife Carol Zimmermann and his partner and friend Adele Tavares.

 

He was predeceased by his son Johnny, daughter Lisa, parents John Millard Padgett and Alice Heiman, sister Dorothy as well as his niece Jennifer.

 

Thomas Edwin Padgett will be deeply missed by those who knew him. May his memory bring comfort to all who were touched by his life. 

 

 

Judy Gilbert Tyson 1938-2025

 

Judy Gilbert Tyson

07/14/1938 -  10/28/2025

 

Judith "Judy" Gilbert Tyson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, the 28th of October 2025, at 87 years of age.

 

Born in Houston on the 14th of July 1938, to her devoted parents, Helen Herod Gilbert and Charlie Francis Gilbert, Judy was a proud native Houstonian. She attended River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Junior High, and graduated from Lamar High School in the Class of 1956. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in education from Texas Christian University in 1960.

 

In 1957, Judy met the love of her life, H. Michael "Mike" Tyson, and the two were married on 24 June 1960. Their sixty five years of marriage stand as a beautiful testament to enduring love, faith, and commitment. Together they raised two children, H. Michael "Mike" Tyson, II and Michelle Lee Tyson, and built a life centered on faith, family, and service.

 

Judy was a lifelong member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, remaining active well beyond her college years. She was also a devoted member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, where she found joy in serving on the Wedding Guild and teaching Children's Sunday school.

 

Beyond her family, Judy's great passion was her work with The Blue Bird Circle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with neurological disorders through clinics and research at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. Over the years, she held numerous leadership positions within the Circle, ultimately serving as President from 1987 to 1988. For decades, every Thursday, you could find Judy at the Blue Bird Circle Resale Shop-faithfully present, graciously serving customers, and encouraging her fellow Circle members with her kindness and smile.

 

Judy is survived by her beloved husband, H. Michael "Mike" Tyson; her son, H. Michael Tyson II, and his wife Michele; her daughter, Michelle Lee Tyson; and her treasured grandchildren, Graham Tyson (Kimberly), Claire DeShazo (Will), Lindsey Oliver (Seth), Gracie Pruitt (Ben), and Madelyn Key (Kyle). She was also the proud great-grandmother of Mackenzie Tyson, Hallie DeShazo, George DeShazo, Nolan Oliver, and Wesley Tyson.

 

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from half past five o'clock in the afternoon until half past seven o'clock in the evening on Tuesday, the 4th of November, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

 

A funeral service is to be conducted at twelve o'clock noon on Wednesday, the 5th of November, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston, where Dr. Tom Pace, Senior Pastor, is to officiate. The family will gather for a private interment later that day.

 

SUE GERMANY BROWN 1938-2025

 

Sue Germany Brown

 

August 26, 1938 – October 27, 2025

 

On Monday, October 27, 2025, Sue Germany Brown, devoted wife, mother of two, grandmother of three, great-grandmother of one, and unwavering pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm, at Hillier Funeral Home in College Station, TX. All are welcome to gather and celebrate her extraordinary life.

 

Sue was born on August 26, 1938, in Tyler, Texas, to Eunie John and Sterling Germany. She grew up in West University in Houston, in a close-knit family, where she learned the art of hospitality and quiet resilience that defined her. Sue graduated from Lamar High School in Houston in 1956 and attended Southern Methodist University, where she was a proud member of Delta Zeta sorority. Sue met the love of her life, Olin Wheeler Brown, on a blind date in College Station, arranged by a mutual friend. What began as a serendipitous evening blossomed into a lifetime of partnership. On April 14, 1962, they married in Houston. Together for 57 cherished years until his passing in 2019, Sue and Olin raised two children, Scott and Sara Lynn, building a home filled with laughter, unwavering support, and traditions that spanned generations. Sue was immensely proud of her descendants, lighting up at every chance to talk about her paramedic son, Scott Brown, whose quick thinking saved lives; her teacher daughter, Sara Lynn Willis, who shaped young minds with the same warmth she gave her own; her three loving grandkids, who called her “Grandmom”, Reagan Brown and her husband Nathan, Lauren Cappel and her husband Lane, and Brent Willis; and especially her first great-grandson, Cole Cappel, whom she was over the moon for from the very first coo.

 

When her children, Scott and Sara Lynn, went to college, Sue began her second career as a receptionist at Lakewood Animal Clinic, where her love for pets grew even stronger. This led to an assortment of wayward pups and kitties finding their way to live with Sue and Olin in their later years. Her kindness and sharp insight touched countless lives, both two-legged and four, making her a cherished fixture at the clinic and in the hearts of every creature she encountered.

 

Above all, Sue was a mom through and through, the one who never missed a baseball game or dance recital, her applause the loudest in the crowd. She poured creativity into her family, sewing countless dresses and doll clothes by hand, tiny masterpieces that sparked joy and imagination. Her giving spirit extended far beyond home: Sue volunteered tirelessly with the PTA and West End Little League, helping shape young lives with her warmth and organization. In her free time, she found delight in the rhythm of bridge games and bowling alleys, where her competitive spark and easy laughter forged lifelong friendships. She was a devoted partner in Olin's hands-on adventures, often the steady hand behind his kite-building and Scouting

 

escapades, and together they instilled values of kindness and curiosity in dozens of young scouts as den leaders. In later years, Sue and Olin poured their energy into reunion work with the Aggie Class of '60, proudly supporting the Class of ’60 Aggie Rings initiative, dedicated fundraising and camaraderie that kept their maroon spirit alive. After Olin's passing, her compassion deepened further when she adopted her precious poodle, Hattie Belle, from the Aggieland Humane Society, a feisty, loving companion who brought fresh joy and wagging-tailed adventures to her days. Their time at Covenant Presbyterian Church anchored her circle of dear friends, sharing fellowship, Bible studies, and the quiet comfort of lifelong bonds. Her quiet strength, warm smile, and ability to offer just the right word of encouragement made her a confidante to all who knew her. She embodied grace, with a subtle wit that could light up a room and a compassion that lingered long after.

 

Sue was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Olin Wheeler Brown; her parents, Eunie John and Sterling Germany; her brother, Robert Germany; and her daughter-in-law, Tracy Brown.

 

She is survived by her son, Scott Brown; her daughter and son-in-law, Sara Lynn and Matt Willis; her granddaughter and her husband, Reagan Brown and Nathan; her granddaughter and her husband, Lauren Cappel and Lane; her grandson, Brent Willis; and her great-grandson, Cole Cappel.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Aggieland Humane Society, from where Sue's precious poodle, Hattie Belle, found her forever home.

 

 

Dory Philibert Davis 1938-2025

 

Dory Philibert Davis

 March 3, 1938 -

September 10, 2025 

Merry "Dory" Davis, age 87, of Houston, Texas passed into eternal life in Christ on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on March 3, 1938, in Houston, Texas to the late Bill & Mitzie Philibert.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Patton Davis, Father Bill J Philibert, Mother Ana "Mitzie" Philibert.

She is survived by her three children, Danielle (Randy) Burch, Denise (Ray) Poole, Richard Davis; grandchildren Chelsea (Jerry) Coon; great grandchildren, Jordy and Cooper Coon. She is also survived by her brother Billy (Janie) Philibert and her sister Juli (Doug) Stockdale; Nephew Bill James (Dana) Philibert; Niece Tiffany Philibert, 4 great nieces, 2 great nephews, and many first, second, and third cousins.

Her childhood home was in Bellaire, Texas. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1956 and attended Sam Houston State University for three years until she met Bob Davis, fell in love and got married. She was a wife of a Marine Pilot and showed her resilience, while raising 3 small children under the age of 4, during his deployment to Vietnam (in the day of cloth diapers).

She worked as the church secretary, for 21 years, at St. Alberts Catholic Church, where she touched many lives with her kindness and love.

She was actively involved in the Houston Rodeo, as a committeeman on Rodeo Express and was a team member of the Coyote's Bar-b-que Cook-off Team. She was active with the St. Alberts Rosary Makers, Sam Houston State University Philo sorority and active member of the Norwegian Elkhound Dog Club of Greater Houston. She took great pleasure in gardening and reading.

Family was everything to Dory! Family gatherings were the most loved and special events to her, and she held them dear to her heart. She had so much faith and love for her Lord & Savior and the blessed Mother. She was an angel to our family and so many people in her life, that most of her gifts were figures of angles, found placed around her home.

A visitation for Dory will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral service will continue from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A committal service will occur Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Jerry Lee Hannon 1937-2024

Jerry Lee Hannon

December 27, 1937 – 

November 13, 2024

Jerry Lee Hannon, age 86, of Tyler, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He is under the care of Lloyd James Funeral Home and his final resting place will be in Houston at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

 

Joanie McConnell Black 1938 - 2025

 

Joanie McConnell Black 

November 14, 1938-

September 19, 2025 

Joan “Joanie” McConnell Black went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, the 19th of September 2025. She was born in Houston, Texas on the 14th of November 1938, to Derwood John McConnell and Mary Eleanor Rain McConnell, who preceded her in death.

Joanie attended St. Vincent de Paul School and St. Agnes Academy, and she graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas in 1956. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Houston, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and served as vice-president of her sorority. Joanie was also a University of Houston Cougar cheerleader, and the family still has her megaphone! Joanie met the love of her life, David Barrow Black, Sr. at UofH, and they were married for 53 years.

Joanie served her community well as a member of the Junior League of Houston, becoming a sustaining member. She loved serving in the Junior League Tea Room and doing puppetry in local schools with her Junior League placement. After her children were grown, she worked with David at their furniture stores, Black’s Carriage House-Ethan Allen. She also was an active member of the Houston Christian University Guild and served as a team captain for the prayer ministry.

Joanie with her husband, David, were very active in the Harris County Republican Party and served in many different capacities including attending many State and District Republican Conventions, where Joanie was a precinct chairman. Joanie loved her country and was a true patriot. In praying for our country, she often prayed 2 Chronicles 7:14.

She was a member of Second Baptist Church Houston and belonged to the Special Forces Bible study class and served in the prayer ministry for many years. Joanie also contributed to many ministries to further the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Joanie is survived by her son, David Barrow Black, Jr. of Dallas; daughter, Mary Katherine Black Pattison and her husband, Patrick, and grandchildren whom she absolutely adored, Andrew Duke Pattison and Anne Campbell Pattison, all of Dallas. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and their families: George Black III, Katherine Walters, Emmalee Black, Amy Dexter, Elizabeth Wills, Mary Ruth Meek, and Wilson Moore, along with many precious cousins from the Rain, Black, and Murray families. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Lynda McConnell Moore and Karen Stephanie McConnell.

Friends are cordially invited to a celebration of Joanie’s life at one o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 1st of October, in the Hankamer Chapel of Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway in Houston. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in Parlor B.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Second Baptist Church - Missions, 6400 Woodway, Houston, Texas 77057 or by visiting the link below under “Donations”.