BAILEY & FOSTER FUNERAL HOME

Funeral services for Wayne Langham of Crockett, Texas will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Grapeland, Texas at 2:00pm. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior. Burial to follow at Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey and Foster Funeral Home in Palestine, Texas.

Frances Ruth Brooks, age 86, of Tyler, formerly of Palestine, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27 at her residence in Tyler. She was born November 24, 1937 in Yantis, TX to Aubrey Nolen and Zelma (Bowie) Nolen. Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 2, 2024 at Bailey & Foster with Rev. Scott Wiley officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Park. A visitation will be held from 6-8 on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Frances married Carlton Brooks on August 5, 1955. They shared many hobbies together including bowling, square dancing, fishing, and traveling. Frances was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was always looking...

Sue Monk Oates Sue Monk Oates went home to our Lord and Savior on April 26, 2024. Sue was born on March 28, 1934, in Anderson County, Texas, to Leonard P. Monk and Ola Goff Monk. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, Roger Lynn Monk in 1945. Sue attended Slocum High School and graduated Salutatorian of her high school class. Sue met the love of her life, Louis Henry Oates, at a basketball game where she was a player for the Lady Sandies. Sue married Louis in 1952, and moved to Palestine, Texas. In 1954, they welcomed their son, Nickey Louis Oates, and raised him in tranquil Palestine. Sue was active in Palestine for many years as a charter member of the Harvey Woman's Club,...

William Robert "Bob" Dennis, 82, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, after a recent bout with pneumonia. Bob was born September 1, 1941 to Judson and Gertrude Dennis in Nacogdoches, Texas. He grew up in Palestine with his two sisters who survive him, Fran Harris and Jeanne Lewis. He graduated in the first class at The University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor's degree in Criminology. He became the youngest Fire Marshal in the City of Palestine in the 1960's. He went on to be a Texas State Fire Marshal. He became a private investigator specializing in fire, fraud, arson and subrogation investigations. After more than fifty years, he retired as one of the longest active...

Mr. Worley passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his home in Tyler, TX. He was born May 22, 1944, in Palestine, Tx to Mitchell Bolton Worley and Mary Lucille Fain Worley. He met the love of his life, Carolyn Bryant in high school and they married on July 6, 1963, and they were married 55 years. They had 2 children of their own, Deborah and Martin, but he helped raise many others who still call him Dad. He loved working with his hands and was a craftsman most of his life, building homes and apartments, specialty cabinets, and later in life display cases for flags and rifles. He left construction to go to work for Montgomery County Sheriff's Department as a deputy where he served for...

Wanda Neel Grimes departed this life on January 27, 2024 in College Station, TX at the age of 99 years and 5 months. She was born in Dublin, TX on Aug 23, 1924 to the late Guy Weaver Neel and Mary Louisa Wilhite Neel. Wanda married Barney A Grimes, Jr, an Army Air Corps pilot in 1941. They had a wonderful life in the Air Force, traveling the world and throughout the U.S.A. Upon retirement in 1965, they settled in Tennessee Colony, TX, to a stock farm. They worked side by side establishing their ranch until Barney's death in 1983. Wanda was a very active Air Force wife, serving many roles in the Air Force Officers; Wives Club where she helped to write a book etiquette. She was an...

Janice (Janie) Pearl Luce Jordan Janice (Janie) Pearl Luce Jordan was born October 3rd, 1946 in Crockett, TX to Barney Moore Luce and Verna Jeanette English Luce. Janie grew up in Grapeland, Texas. She married Jackie Jordan in 1965 and lived in Lufkin for approximately 49 years, until moving to Palestine in 2019. She worked as the Activity Fund Manager for Lufkin High School for 30 + years. Janie passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Palestine, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Jackie W. Jordan in 2014, Brothers, Barkey, Carroll, Buford and Billy Luce & her sister Martha Kaudelka. Janie is survived by her son Jeff Jordan of Beaumont and daughter,...

Daphne Diann Montgomery, age 81, of Grapeland, TX, passed away on January 10, 2024. Diann was born to Clarence and Mary Wilkey on October 18, 1942. Diann grew up in Houston, Texas and enjoyed childhood with her dear friend Carolyn Jackson. She loved to dance and was captain of Company A of the Scottish Brigade. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School, she went to Sam Houston State University and graduated from the University of Houston, where she met the love of her life Jerrell Montgomery. She said, "Once I met him, I didn't want to let a good thing get away." Their marriage of 59 years was a testament to unrelenting love. Diann loved to teach students and made an impact on...

Graveside services for Carolyn Gunter, 86 of Palestine were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Roselawn Park Cemetery with Rev. Rick Dees officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Carolyn was born October 11, 1937 in Jacksboro, Texas to Louis C. and Mary Bell (Martin) Rich. She passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ben G. Gunter; daughter Vickie L. Beard; sisters: Connie Fowler and Elizabeth Ragle; and brother T. J. Rich. She is survived by her daughters: Mitzi Hailey (Jim) & Toni Brown (Mike); grandchildren Kristin Hailey, Jennifer Leandra, Brandon Beard, Lindsay...

Funeral services for Billy M. Brown, age 93 of Palestine will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Southside Baptist Church, Palestine, Texas with Rev. David English officiating. Burial will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Sabine Cemetery in Lindale, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M Friday, October 20, 2023 at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Brown passed away Tuesday October 17, 2023 in Carthage. He was born June 25, 1930 in Lindale, Texas to Thomas Jefferson Brown and Emma Lou Kennedy Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Lindale High School in 1949 and enrolled in Tyler Junior College September 1949. He earned his diploma in junior accounting and graduated class of...

Funeral services for Billy M. Brown, age 93 of Palestine will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Southside Baptist Church, Palestine, Texas with Rev. David English officiating. Burial will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Sabine Cemetery in Lindale, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M Friday, October 20, 2023 at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Brown passed away Tuesday October 17, 2023 in Carthage. He was born June 25, 1930 in Lindale, Texas to Thomas Jefferson Brown and Emma Lou Kennedy Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Lindale High School in 1949 and enrolled in Tyler Junior College September 1949. He earned his diploma in junior accounting and graduated class of...

Funeral services to celebrate Judy's life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Reverend Willie Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, in Houston. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, 207 S. Magnolia, Palestine, TX. 75801.

Ken Ellison Kuykendall was born July 2, 1937, in Happy, TX, to Conway Ellison Kuykendall and Johannah Dorothy Miller Kuykendall. He passed away May 6, 2023, at 85, at his home in Palestine, TX. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at First Methodist Church Palestine, under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Kuykendall family plot at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, TX, at a later date. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Ken is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Ray McGee Kuykendall of Palestine, daughters Kathryn (Kathy) Jo Kuykendall Brake and husband Paul of San Antonio TX and Julie Lee...

Michael Eugene Glenn was called home on May 3, 2023, in Palestine, Texas. He was born April 5, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Marie Hyde Glenn and James Eugene Glenn, both of whom predeceased him. Michael spent most of his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida. After he was graduated from the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, he attended Emory University. He earned his undergraduate degree there, as well as a Master of Divinity and a Master of Religion. His love of learning led him to a Master of Psychology degree later in life, from the University of Texas- Tyler. Michael served as an Episcopal priest at St. Phillip's Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, and at Christ Church in...

Norma Jean Kornegay, 87, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gause Cemetery, Gause, Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home in Palestine. Norma began her working career as a telephone switchboard operator. Later she worked for City National Bank/Wells Fargo as a teller and moved on to become a bank officer before retiring. Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Cecil Ray Kornegay; parents Birdie and Dupree Key; brother Ralph Key and sister Doris Hammons. Survivors include children Beverly Porterfield & husband Dickie, Milton Kornegay & wife Laura;...

Funeral services for Randy Mays Fitzgerald, 70 of Bullard will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2022 in the Bailey & Foster Funeral Home Chapel in Palestine with Rev. Ken McEachern officiating. Burial will follow in Crawford Cemetery. A visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Randy was born June 30, 1952 in Palestine to Buel and Orell (Mays) Fitzgerald. He passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Randy graduated from Baylor University, Perkins School of Theology and received his doctorate of ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Randy started preaching at 18 years old and...

Services for Kevin Dee Smith, 66 of Palestine, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2022 in the Bailey & Foster Funeral Chapel with Pastor Geoffrey Lightsey officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Kevin was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 4, 1955 to Jack and Verda Smith. He went to his heavenly home on October 23, 2022 with his family at his bedside. He graduated high school in Hillsboro and attended Hill College for 2 years. Kevin married Jody Cranshaw, the love of his life and they made their home in Whitney where he...

Services for Dr. Gary Fitzgerald age 78 of Palestine will be Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. in Crawford Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Bratz and Pastor Kevin Otto officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Gary was born June 30, 1944 to Buel and Orell Mays Fitzgerald. He was a United Methodist pastor since he was 19 years old. Gary loved to read and was a big fan of the Baylor Bears. He adored his brother, Randy, and together they raised cattle on their family farm near Elkhart. In 2013 Gary married Susan whom he called Angel Girl. They enjoyed almost nine very happy years together. Gary was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived...

Services for Dr. Gary Fitzgerald age 78 of Palestine will be Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. in Crawford Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Bratz and Pastor Kevin Otto officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Gary was born June 30, 1944 to Buel and Orell Mays Fitzgerald. He was a United Methodist pastor since he was 19 years old. Gary loved to read and was a big fan of the Baylor Bears. He adored his brother, Randy, and together they raised cattle on their family farm near Elkhart. In 2013 Gary married Susan whom he called Angel Girl. They enjoyed almost nine very happy years together. Gary was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived...

A Celebration of Life for Mary Helen Johnston, 95 of Palestine, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Bailey & Foster Funeral Chapel in Palestine with Dan Gold officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnston passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Palestine. She was born March 23, 1927 in Hondo, Texas to Homer and Nona Williams Roberts. She moved to Prescott, Arizona at an early age and was graduated from Prescott High School in 1945. She received her B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1949 and later was honored with an Honorary Doctor of Humanities in Las Peidras, Falcon in Venezuela for her work with...

Dorothy Darlene Lively, 76, of Huntsville, Texas passed away July 7, 2022. She was born to Charlie and Rose Mary Scheer on June 25, 1946, in Galveston, Texas. Darlene married the love of her life, Dennis Carroll Lively, Sr. on February 3.1964. Just this year they celebrated 58 years of married love. She has resided in Huntsville, Texas with her husband since Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, in 2008. Darlene is lovingly referred as Mar Mar was all about family... She was employed for 31 years at American National, Galveston, Tx working her way up to head clerk before her retirement. Darlene loved collecting porcelain dolls, but her happiness moments were sitting on the floor and playing with...