Ouida Faye De Friese
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It is with great sadness that the family of Ouida Faye De Friese of Haltom City, Texas announces her passing on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 80 years. Ouida was born on September 27, 1940, in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Trimble Technical High School in 1959. On May 1, 1959, she married Levi Preston De Friese, Jr, most know him as Bill. They lovingly celebrated their 62nd anniversary this past May. Ouida was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Lucille Faye Miller and C. T Miller. She is survived by her loving husband, Levi Preston De Friese (Bill) of Haltom City, Texas; her children, Preston and his wife Debra of Haltom City, TX, daughter Deena Ward and her husband Troy of Augusta, GA and her youngest daughter Shelley Monaghan and her husband, Scott, of Poetry, TX. Grandchildren Ashley Teague (Billy), Lindsey Cleary (Sean), Dustin Monaghan (Amber), Sean Ward, Jason De Friese and Jennifer De Friese (Cody Roberts). She also had 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Hatley and Melinda Ross both of Haltom City, Texas. Also, included are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ouida loved being mom to her children, a Granny to her grandchildren and a Granny O to her great grandchildren. Family was everything to her. She was the most caring, sweetest and amazing woman that anyone would ever meet. She loved with all her heart. Every summer her grandchildren would come and spend the summer with her and their granddad. She cherished this more than anything, having all 6 of her grandchildren staying with her for a few weeks every summer. She was an excellent cook. She would always fix our favorite meals anytime we asked. She loved the Lord, as well. She was a member of Birdville Baptist Church for many years. Please come celebrate the life of Ouida. Visitation: Sunday, August 22nd 4-6pm at J. E. Foust 523 South Main St. Grapevine, Texas; Church Service: 1:00pm Monday, August 23rd at Birdville Baptist, 3141 Carson St. Haltom City, Texas; Burial 3:00pm at Bluebonnet Hills 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, Texas