TRACY WORD 1937-2017

TRACY TRIECE WORD III 1937-2017

After a prolonged illness, Tracy Triece Word, III passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 29, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, at 11:00 am at Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, followed by inurnment at White Rose Mausoleum, also in Bartlesville.
Tracy was born December 31, 1937, to Tracy and Alyne Word in Houston, Texas. After graduation from Lamar High School in Houston, he then attended the University of Texas at Austin on a full swimming scholarship. Tracy earned his BS in Chemical Engineering at UT in 1960 and then attended the University of California in Berkeley, CA where he received his MS in Chemical Engineering in 1961. Tracy was then hired by Phillips Petroleum Company from which he retired after 25 years of employment. He embarked on his second career in insurance and investments and retired as a financial planner from the Focus Group Advisors in 2010.
Some of Tracy's greatest enjoyment came from sailing on Grand Lake and in the Caribbean, watching his daughter Marcy's softball games and tournaments, and entertaining his family with his "word-isms" and puns. He enjoyed being involved with Big Brothers and was active in various churches and other charities in Bartlesville. His deep abiding faith in Jesus was demonstrated by his selfless love for others and by his kind and gentle demeanor.
Tracy married Martha Paggi in 1960 and had three children: Jon Troy Word of Petersham, MA, Dr. Marchel Word Clements of Broken Arrow, and Debra Word Clemishire of Skiatook. In 1975 Tracy married Kay Grover Barnett and became stepfather to Kim Barnett Morgan, Randall Barnett, Sherry Barnett Hensley, and Michelle Barnett Andrews. Tracy is survived by his wife, Kay, and leaves a strong legacy of Christian faith to his 7 children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Gary Word and wife, Carol, of Houston, Texas. Tracy influenced many lives and will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Comforting Hands Hospice or Hopestone Cancer Center. Information can be found at comfortinghandshospice.com and at HopestoneCenter.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.

Mary Carolyn Powers Lee

Mary Carolyn Powers Lee
1938-2018
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to Me."
On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, our mother Mary Carolyn Lee passed away of acute myeloid leukemia in Houston, Texas. She was born in San Antonio on May 26, 1938, the first child of Robert E. Powers and Mary Mozelle Aldis Powers. She grew up in West University, and graduated from Lamar High School in 1956. She then attended Rice Institute from 1956-1958.
Mary Carolyn married Donald Granville Lee Jr. on February 10, 1958 at West University Methodist Church. Their first child, Allison, was born in 1960. They bought their home in Sharpstown in 1962. In 1963, their twins, Michael and Marilyn were born.
Mom and Dad were active in many activities when we were young. They loved going on camping trips to major attractions in the US. They were also longtime members of Gethsemane Methodist Church. In 1997, Mom received the Outstanding Citizen award from the City of Houston for 30 years of volunteer service in neighborhood schools, the Sharpstown Civic Assocation, Scouts, the Red Cross, and baseball and softball leagues.
Mom loved country music, needlepoint, the Astros, and all animals, always giving donations to many organizations. She was Administrative Manager of Sharpstown Civic Association for 18 years. In 1979, Mom and Dad opened the Mom & Pop Sandwich Shop and ran it for six years. She was later employed as a medical report editor for Med Insights.
Mary Carolyn was very active in the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a charter member of the Southern Cross 2502 and served as Chapter President from 2002-2004 and 2008-2010. At the time of her death, she was Secretary and Treasurer. For many years, Mary Carolyn kept the Chapter Minutes Notebook, which formed the history of the organization. She cherished her many friendships and activities with the UDC.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years; her daughter, Marilyn; and many other loved ones.
Mom is survived by her daughter, Allison and husband, David Perez; son, Michael and wife, Cyndi; granddaughters, Christine and husband Timothy Rice, and Bethany Lee; sister, Eleanor and husband, Roger Beebe; brother Robert Powers, and wife Penny; sister-in-law Virginia Byrum; 3 cats, Pixie, Patches, and Peaches; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was a very loving, caring mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Gethsemane Campus, 6856 Bellaire Blvd, officiated by Pastor David Horton. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mom's name may be sent to The Leukemia Research Foundation, St. Luke's Methodist Church, or any animal rescue group or shelter.
Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com

Published in Houston Chronicle on Apr. 1, 2018