Rosemary Forester Combs

Rosemary Virginia Forester Combs passed away on April 26, 2016 in San Antonio after a long illness. She was born

October 26, 1938 in McCamey, Texas to Russell and Margaret Forester, both of whom predeceased her. Rosemary was raised in West University in Houston. She graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She began her career as the manager and buyer for the book department of all the Foley's Department Stores. Later while in Georgia she managed the Columbus Symphony. After a move to El Paso, Texas she served as executive director of The Battered Woman's Shelter. She served on the Texas State Pharmacy Board, appointed by Governor George W. Bush. She was chosen for Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas and was involved in many civic activities. She loved art, music, and gardening. She designed needlepoint and needlepoint patterns and was an expert on the craft. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Piper, Rebecca's husband Todd, and their children Morghan and Stephen. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Forester Coleman and Susan Forester Brauchle, Susan's husband Eldon, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas.
Published in El Paso Times from May 7 to May 16, 2016

Rosemary Virginia Forester Combs passed away on April 26, 2016 in San Antonio after a long illness. She was born October 26, 1938 in McCamey, Texas to Russell and Margaret Forester, both of whom predeceased her. Rosemary was raised in West University in Houston. She graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She began her career as the manager and buyer for the book department of all the Foley's Department Stores. Later while in Georgia she managed the Columbus Symphony. After a move to El Paso, Texas she served as executive director of The Battered Woman's Shelter. She served on the Texas State Pharmacy Board, appointed by Governor George W. Bush. She was chosen for Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas and was involved in many civic activities. She loved art, music, and gardening. She designed needlepoint and needlepoint patterns and was an expert on the craft. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Piper, Rebecca's husband Todd, and their children Morghan and Stephen. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Forester Coleman and Susan Forester Brauchle, Susan's husband Eldon, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas.

Published in El Paso Times from May 7 to May 16, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elpasotimes/obituary.aspx?n=rosemary-combs&pid=179919187&fhid=10571#sthash.Uk0yMkhJ.dpuf

Barbara Horlock Overton

OVERTON, Barbara Horlock

Barbara Ann Overton, age 78, passed away on May 1st, in austin, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Carroll Jackson Overton, daughters Dawn Cervenka (Nick), Deanna Smarr, Dacia Hammer (Mike). She also leaves behind, her grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, the joys of her life, Blake Cervenka (Taylor, Campbell and Townsend), Brett Cervenka (Kendyl), Amye Cervenka, Cole Smarr (Tiera, Emily, Aubree and Cody), Courtney Smarr, Caitlyn Smarr, Cade Smarr, Gregory Hammer, Megan Hammer, Dane Hammer and Paul Mosley. And preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louise Horlock and her daughter, Deborah Overton.

And a special thank you to her caregiver and friend, Beverly Simmons.

Barbara Horlock Overton, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 1st, 2016, leaving her family and friends with heavy hearts but filled with love and precious memories.

Barbara was born June 14th, 1938 in Houston to Robert and Louise Horlock, now deceased.

She grew up there, graduating from Lamar High School. She left Houston to attend Baylor University and It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Carroll Overton. They were married for 56 years.

Barbara, "Mimi", found her greatest joy in the time spent with family. She was our number one fan. Whether a baseball, football, basketball game or a dance recital, grandparents day or just a lunch date, she was there. Her smile would light up a room, and you always knew she would be there, with more love and pride than one person seemed capable of.

She loved the outdoors, with a passion for hunting and fishing, an activity she enjoyed sharing with her husband, children and grandchildren and many friends.

We love you Mimi, "to the moon and back".

A celebration of Barbara's life will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, at the Cervenka residence, 6301 Rain Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas.

Memorial gifts in Barbara's honor may be made to, Texas Children's Hospital (waystogive.texaschildresn.org) or the The National Alzhimers Association (alz.org/donate).

Published in Austin American-Statesman from May 3 to May 5, 2016