Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory

Sharon Evans Samford was born on December 16, 1939, in Palo Pinto County, Texas, to Bruce and Evelyn Evans. Sharon's story of love and faith began early. In second grade at West Elementary in Midland, Texas, she met Gary Samford, who would become her soulmate. Their love blossomed during her sophomore year at Midland High School, and after graduation, Sharon attended Texas Tech University, where she joined Tri Delta sorority. She later began her professional career as an executive secretary at Permian Corporation before marrying Gary on December 19, 1959?a union that would last a remarkable 65 years. As the heart of her family, Sharon created a warm and loving home across Texas, Missouri,...

Cary Phillips Briscoe, 90, passed away on May 18, 2022, at Cedar Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Cedar Park, Texas after bravely enduring dementia while retaining her feisty spirit. She was born in Louisville, Georgia on December 22, 1931, to Beth Spivy Phillips and John Robert Phillips, Jr. After graduating from high school in Louisville, she attended and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in homemaking. She was married to Gordon L. Briscoe for many years, made Harlingen her home, and raised three daughters. Cary later became a Realtor and enjoyed helping home buyers and sellers as well as managing and mentoring other Realtors. She was active in the...

Shirley McRee Nash, of Georgetown, Texas passed away the morning of January 25, 2022 at the age of 94. Shirley was a loving sister and a child of God, a life-long believer in Jesus Christ and Presbyterian; a missionary to Africa; a dedicated professional Director of Christian Education and lay worker in the church; a loving friend; and she was a tireless care-giver. Shirley was born January 20, 1928 in Lubbock, Texas to her parents Fitzhugh Lee McRee and Winifred Ellyson McRee. They preceded her in death, along with her husband Rev. Thomas J. Nash III, married for 42 years, brother Hugh McRee Jr of Arlington, VA., brother-in-law Jimmy Bass, nephew in-law Bobby Griffey both of Lubbock, TX....

Karen Sue Swensson (n?e Hanson) born November 15th, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, chose her peaceful departure on July 13th, 2021. She was surrounded by loved ones after a fast and furious battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her children, Christian (and wife Patricia), Carrie, and Kiernan; grandchildren, April (and husband Paul), Elizabeth, Leonardo, and Ryla; great-grandchild, Madeleine; grand-puppy, Tucker, and dear friends Colin and Betty. She was born into a family deeply rooted in the immigrant farming community of Koshkonong, Wisconsin. She met and married Sidney Baker Oviatt in Waterloo, Iowa. Upon his passing, she remarried and shuffled off to an exciting life of blended...

JOSEPH H. (JOE) AMMERMAN Joseph Howard Ammerman was born to Homer Clark and Gracie Lorene Ammerman in Viola, Arkansas on September 6, 1932, and went home to be with his Lord on June 22, 2021. In heaven, Joe joins his parents, daughter Lauren Ammerman Krenek, granddaughter Elissa Ammerman and sister Betty Ann Killebrew. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Ammerman, son Clay Ammerman (Erin), and two granddaughters, Shannon Roberson (Lance) and Katelyn Scolaro (Mark). Also surviving him are son-in-law, Frank Krenek (Nancy), and their blended family, Jennifer Barrett (Ryan), Frank Charles Krenek III (Shannon), Ellen Ash (Johann), Kenneth O'Meara (Kelsey) and Monica Axtell (Luke),...

Paula was born in Red wing, MN to Peter Amendolar and Dorothy (Duden) Amendolar on November 6, 1944. She graduated from Red Wing highschool in 1962. Paula attended Minneapolis business College before employment at 3M in St. Paul, MN. On her birthday November 6, 1964 she had her first date with LeRoy Brotzman, that date has lasted 55 plus years. She married LeRoy on February 20, 1965 in Red wing, MN. Their first home was in Lake City, MN. Then they moved to Mazeppa,MN and in July 20, 1972 we moved to Tulelo, MS to Bartlett, TN and then to Georgetown, TX in 1984. In 1973, Paula made an open profession to serve the Lord and she has been faithful to that choice all her life. After...

Elizabeth Starr Trice Bartlett of Jarrell, Texas joined her husband, mother and father in spirit on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Starr was born to Ruth Elizabeth Starr and George Trice on January 24, 1947, and married to Michael Wood Bartlett on July 15, 1978. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Sid Trice and Keith Trice. Always an intellectual, Starr graduated as valedictorian of her class from Lorena High School, then attended Baylor University for a short time before discovering her inner flower child in Austin, where she transferred to attend and graduate from the University of Texas with Michael. She advocated for equality and the environment, believed in the power of knowledge,...

Dr. Edith Oline Morris, educator, actress, novelist and poet, died May 8, 2020 in Georgetown TX after a long life and a short illness. She was 93. Edith was born in Ballinger TX and was the daughter of Aswell Hill Roberts of Goldthwaite, TX and Adda Garrett Roberts of Star TX. She was the sixth of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death. In 1932 the Roberts family moved to a ranch near Roswell NM, where she graduated from high school in 1945. After working for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. for four years, she received an Alfred Avery scholarship and entered Emerson College in Boston MA, where she studied theater arts. Edith also worked as a fashion model and acted in...

Graham Charles Kersten Sr., 82, of Lyford, Texas and more recently Cedar Park, Texas passed away on January 6, 2020 in Cedar Park. He was born November 13, 1937 to Edward and Thelma Kersten at their home in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest of six children and grew up with three brothers and two sisters. Graham attended Lutheran schools his entire childhood graduating from Houston Lutheran High School in 1955. Graham attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas where he met the love of his life and best friend, Carolyn Vassberg, in September 1959. The two were married on August 12, 1961 and resided in Houston, Texas. On July 3, 1962 they welcomed son Graham Charles Kersten, Jr....

Raymond Lykins, 95 of Early, Texas, passed away, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. He was a long-time resident of Georgetown, Texas. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 9 at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, 393 N, I-35, Georgetown, Texas. Rev. Larry Zabcik will be officiating. Burial will follow at Whiteley Cemetery, located about 5 miles West of I-35 in Georgetown along TX 29. Viewing will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, at the funeral home. Raymond was born January 21, 1924 in Georgetown, Texas to Homer Lykins and Francis May Lykins (Pickens). On May 24, 1952 he married the former Alice Pate in Burnett...