Sunset Memorial Gardens And Funeral Home

Sally Dorothy Tschauner Walner Allen was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on September 12, 1931, to Elmer Jermone Tschauner and Dorothy Shelmadine Tschauner. She passed away at her home after a short illness surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and E J Tschauner, her brother Jerome (Jerry) Tschauner, by her husbands, Richard H (Pink) Walner and Marion Allen, her daughter Sylvia K (Silky) Walner, son Richard L Walner, Mike Allen, Brad Allen, and grandson Matt Allen. She is survived by her daughter Paula (Polly) Wells, granddaughters, Tandy Riha, Annette Fossati, Angela Pettiet, Sherilan Coleman and Tracey Allen, grandsons, Mike Allen, Mark Allen, 10 great...

Sally Dorothy Tschauner Walner Allen was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on September 12, 1931, to Elmer Jermone Tschauner and Dorothy Shelmadine Tschauner. She passed away at her home after a short illness surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and E J Tschauner, her brother Jerome (Jerry) Tschauner, by her husbands, Richard H (Pink) Walner and Marion Allen, her daughter Sylvia K (Silky) Walner, son Richard L Walner, Mike Allen, Brad Allen, and grandson Matt Allen. She is survived by her daughter Paula (Polly) Wells, granddaughters, Tandy Riha, Annette Fossati, Angela Pettiet, Sherilan Coleman and Tracey Allen, grandsons, Mike Allen, Mark Allen, 10 great...

Betty Jo Parrish Denning, 93, slipped quietly into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in her home in Odessa. She had been in declining health for several years. The daughter of M. G. and Sallie Parrish, Betty was born in the Allenundefineds Chapel community in Fannin County, Texas, on February 15, 1930. She graduated from Honey Grove High School as Salutatorian in 1947. Betty graduated from Texas Womanundefineds University in 1951 and immediately went to work at Humble Oil and Refining Companyundefineds Snyder district production office. She married Ed Denning on August 23, 1952, and raised their 3 children in Snyder until the family relocated to Odessa in 1963. Betty...

Joe Danny Ebert, a member of the Osage tribe, was born June 15, 1948, in Powell, Wyoming and passed away November 22, 2023, in Big Springs, Texas. Joe was the much loved fourth son of Conley and Evaline Ebert. Joe was raised in Odessa, Texas and had close ties to the community. In his teens, Joe attended San Marcos Military Academy. While still in his teens, he joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam war during which he received multiple honors including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. A beloved family member and friend, Joe is survived by his brother, Starr Ebert of Temple, Texas, nephews Price Ebert of Austin, Texas and Craig Ebert of Granbury, Texas, nieces Mendy...

Danny, 74, was born April 12, 1949, in Monahans, Texas, to Elmer and James Woods. He passed away peacefully in his home on November 20, 2023. He grew up in Odessa schools and churches. graduating from Odessa High School in 1968. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Army. He passed high security clearance and was trained to maintain and launch Pershing missiles. He served in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Utah, and Ulm Germany. He completed his service in 1971 as a SP5. Upon returning to Odessa, he attended Odessa College, taking general education and art classes. He worked nights in the foundry at Wooley Tod and soon found himself training as a machinist. He continued working in the oil field...

Vicki Gandara Sanchez, 49 passed from this life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Odessa, TX at Medical Center Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, May 21, 1974, to Ruben Gandara & Paula Sanchez in El Paso, Texas. Vicki worked as a traveling CNA for many years. She loved her job tremendously and always loved helping her patients. She enjoyed being in Odessa, but was extremely proud of her hometown El Paso, Texas aka Chuco Town. Vicki was a very outspoken woman, and never beat around the bush. She was a strong resilient woman who always went above and beyond for others even if they were strangers. Vicki was the light of the party; she always knew how to make you laugh, even on your worst...

Thomas Marvin (Tommy) White, age 91, went to with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. Tommy was born October 14, 1932, in Young County, Texas to Wiley L. and Maude Johnson White. On September 14, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Daniel. ln November 1952 they moved to Odessa so he could work at a service station with his cousin. ln April 1953 he started working for Texas Electric Service CO, where he worked until 1992. Almost 40 years. Tommy and Beverly began square dancing in 1954 and Tommy started calling in 1959. He called for over 60 years. During that time, he made numerous square dance recordings and made many wonderful friends....

Louise Kendall, 84, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2023, at her home with friends and family present. Louise was born in Bryan, Texas, to Joe and Pauline Rodriquez. She was one of 12 children. Louise was married in 1977 to James D. Kendall, the love of her life. Memorial services will be held at 11am on November 24, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Danny Skaggs officiating. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pauline Rodriquez of Bryan, Texas; her husband, James D Kendall; brothers, Henry Rodriquez of Odessa, Texas and William Rodriquez of Hearne, Texas; sisters, Josephine Cervantes of Odessa, Texas, Helen Coronado of Culver City, California, Beatrice...

Joseph (Jay) Allan Young passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 57. He is survived by his two children, Joseph and Lauren Young, as well as his mother, Kathy Young. He is also survived by his sister, Katy Graves, and her husband Martin, his nephew True Graves, and niece Abby Jorgensen, along with her daughters Maggie and Evie Jorgensen. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Young, and Abby's late husband, Justin Jorgensen. Jay will be remembered for his kind heart, infectious smile, and sense of humor. He was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to make anyone feel welcome. He was a loyal friend and never met a stranger. Jay served on the board of the Oilman's...

Phyllis Ann Holley, beloved mother, Nanny and Great Nanny, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, after a short time on hospice at Buena Vida Nursing and Rehabilitation in Odessa, Texas. Phyllis was born in Olathe Kansas on November 5th, 1934, to Floyd and Doris Schellhorn. Her family moved to Odessa at an early age following her fatherundefineds job from Kansas to Texas. She met her beloved husband Chester (Peewee) Holley, in Odessa and they married August 5th, 1952. They were married for thirty-eight years before Chesterundefineds passing in 1990. The couple were blessed with six children, fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Phyllis was a...

In Loving Memory of Billie Jean Ragan. Billie was born April 12th, 1932, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Anna Mae and William (Bill) Grigry. In Monahans, 1952, she married the love of her life Robert (Bob) J. Ragan. Together they had three children and they celebrated 59 beautiful years together. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her grandkids were her greatest joy. A woman of faith, she was a long-time member of Crescent Park Baptist Church where she made many lifelong friends who supported her and Dad in tough times. Outside the church they gathered regularly for lunch after church and monthly 42 games. She found her passion in Real Estate...