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Jill Lorraine Gillis
HITCHCOCK - Ms. Jill Lorraine Gillis, 49, of Hitchcock, Texas passed away Friday, September 26, 2003, in Hitchcock. She was born August 11, 1954, in Galveston, Texas.
Her daughter, Revle Merci' Martins preceded her in death. She is survived by her parents, Bernice Gillis and Harold Gillis, Jr.; sisters Margaret Raven and Glenda Gillis; brother Harold Gillis, III, and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 1, 2003, after 4 p.m. Quite hour will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City, Texas. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 302 N. Oak Street, Texas City, Texas. Burial will follow at Mainland Memorial cemetery, Hitchcock, Texas. Memorials may be sent to Glenda Gillis, 6709 Wayne Johnson Avenue, Hitchcock, Texas. 77563
Clarence Lewis & Son Mortuary Conroe, Texas
Dorothy (Dot) Jacobs Cohn
Dorothy (Dot) Jacobs Cohn was born to Rae Benjamin Jacobs and Ira D. Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan on the 8th of September 1906, the second of three children. Actually, they named her Yetta Adele Jacobs, but she never liked that name, and at about age five, she started calling herself Dottie Dell. She would make up stories as a very young child about Dottie Dell and Dickie Dan. She never legally changed her name to Dorothy.
The family moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1921. Dot’s family immediately became a member of Temple Beth El, and with the encouragement of Rabbi Frisch and his wife, Ruth Cohen Frisch, she became involved in the Religious School, teaching there for a number of years.
On January 28, 1929, she had a blind date with a handsome young man, Julius Samuel Cohn of San Diego, Texas to the wedding of Mickey Goodman and Jules Breitenbach. They became engaged in March and married
on April 14, 1929.
Home was San Diego. While building their own home, they lived in the Cohn family house with Julius’ father, Mauritz Daniel Cohn, his sister, Pauline Cohn Wolf, Pauline’s husband, Albert Wolf, and their sons, Raymond and Albert, Jr., and Albert’s mother, Rae Wolf.
The family business was a general store – M.D. Cohn & Co. – everything from dry goods and furniture to groceries and meat. Julius was busy with the store and Dot stayed busy teaching dancing and organizing and putting on little variety shows in San Diego. Her days usually started off with a couple of games of tennis with Julius.
Dot’s son, Maurice Daniel, named for his grandfather, but called "Sonny Boy" was born on May 19, 1930. Her daughter, Marilyn Ruth, called "Sister", named for her two grandmothers, Martha Cohn and Rae Jacobs, was born a year, a week and a day later on May 27, 1931. Dot’s mother, Rae, came to help when Sonny Boy was born and never went back to San Antonio. She died in Harlingen on September 30, 1955.
Both the Cohn and Wolf families moved to Harlingen, Texas in 1936, when Julius and Albert opened a welding equipment sales and service business. Their brother-in-law, Max Abrams, introduced them to that business. He had a similar business in Corpus Christi. They eventually expanded that business into the successful manufacturing of oxygen and acetylene.
Dot taught Sunday school and all of the Confirmation classes at the Temple in Mercedes, Texas, and later at the newly built Temple Beth Israel in Harlingen, and was superintendent in both places. She organized the covered dish suppers at the Harlingen Temple, was active in the PTA (serving as President at the grade school, junior high school and high school, as well as the Council of P.T.A.’s) from the time the children entered school. Whenever any child in school needed anything, the Principal - usually M.H. Connally, would call on Dot Cohn for help. She was also active in the Women's Club. She and Julius were avid golfers, playing several times a week. And, in her spare time, she continued to make up stories, publishing a children’s book called "Down Mexico Way", and two puzzle books: "El Burrito Testarudo", and "Louie the Light Globe". She and Julius also produced coloring place mats. Their company was called Dodelco, named for Dottie Dell Cohn.
Julius died on July 17, 1965, while he and Dot were visiting Galveston. After his death, Dot moved to Galveston to be near Marilyn, Babe and their sons. There she stayed for about two years, and then moved to San Antonio for a year. She finally settled in Austin where she would be close to Sonny (Maurice), Andra and Ronda, and where he was a practicing pediatrician.
She started making the bank deposits for Maurice’s office when she moved there, and continued to do so until shortly before her death. She considered that "her job".
She broke her hip in the fall of 2000, and refused to have it fixed. She said she would walk anyway, and she did, with the aid of a walker. This was another example of her strength and will. Whenever Dot said she was going to do something, there was no way to stop her. When she said she was NOT going to do something, you could take that to the bank.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her older brother, Marvin and his wife, Mary, her younger brother Charles (Buster) and his wife, Sylvia and her son, Maurice Daniel, who was perfect.
Dot is survived by her daughter Marilyn Cohn Schwartz and her husband, A.R. "Babe" Schwartz of Austin; daughter-in-law, Andra Portugal Cohn of Austin; sister-in-law, Carlotta Jacobs of Kanab, Utah; grandchildren Robert Allen Schwartz and wife Monya of Houston, Richard Austin Schwartz and wife, Paula of Houston, John Reed Schwartz and wife, Jeanne of Millburn, New Jersey, Thomas Lee Schwartz, M.D. and wife Barbara of Sarasota, Florida, and Ronda Cohn Berton and husband Jon of Atlanta, Georgia; and thirteen great-grandchildren: Marshall Berton, Jason Schwartz, Justin Schwartz, Megan Schwartz, Bitsy Schwartz, Melissa Schwartz, Fallin Leger, Elizabeth Schwartz, Sam Schwartz, Joseph Schwartz, Madison Schwartz, Spencer Schwartz, and Wyatt Schwartz, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, devoted caregivers, Donna Gode, Robin Harris and her devoted pets, Puppy and Millie (the bad cat), and a host of friends, all of whom have enjoyed her in life and will miss her.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at one o’clock in the afternoon in the Hebrew Benevolent section of Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas, with Rabbi Jimmy Kessler officiating. As much as Dot loved flowers, she always felt that gifts to various charities and causes were the most appropriate way to honor any person. Therefore, memorials in Dot’s name may be made to Hospice Austin or the charity of your choice.
Casket bearers will be grandsons Bob Schwartz, Dick Schwartz, John Schwartz, and Tommy Schwartz, great grandsons: Jason Schwartz and Justin Schwartz.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX. 78705 – (512) 452-8811 You may view memorials online at www.wcfish.com
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home
Chris Leon Webb
DICKINSON - Chris Leon Webb, 56, of Dickinson, Texas was born on October 14, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away, Friday, September 26, 2003, in Webster, Texas.
A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he was a Minister in the Galveston, Houston, Kansas, and Oklahoma areas for the past thirty-five years. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Army from 1966-1969. A devoted Christian, servant of our Lord, that loved his service for Him and desired for his family, friends and loved ones to know his Lord as well.
He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Ernest Webb. Survivors include his wife of thirty-six years, Barbara Ann Gilmore Webb; daughter, Beverly Webb Hill and son in law Charles Hill of Houston; son, John Webb and daughter in law Monika Oleson Webb of Austin; mother Lila Yount Webb Scott of Oklahoma City; brother, Gary Webb and sister in law Karen Webb; five grandchildren, Daniel Lee, David Hill, Aaron Webb, Holly Webb, and James Hill, along with many other family members.
Family well receive friends from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at Forest Park East funeral Home in Webster, Texas. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas located at the corner of FM 517 (Main St) and Hwy. 3. Interment will follow at Forest Park East cemetery.
Forest Park East cemetery
Sydney Lewin McNab
SANTA FE - Sydney Lewin McNab, 72, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2003, at his residence in Santa Fe, Texas. Mr. McNab was born on April 2, 1931, in Stan Creek, Belize to Estelle and John McNab. He served in the U.S. Army the British Merchant Navy from May 8, 1945, to September 2, 1947, and joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in September 1947; Mr. McNab was a member of the Sailors Union of the PA, Marine Allied Workers S.I.U., S.I.U. Inland Boat Men’s Union, Knight of Columbus #3217, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3789. He finally retired from Master Mates and Pilots AFL-CIO as a 3rd Mate.
Mr. McNab was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Carolyn Esposito, sister, Eudy McNab and brother, John Welan McNab.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Rosemary McNab, daughter, Maureen Liguori, son, Ronnie McNab, sister, Eula McNab and brother, Robert McNab. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Stephen Esposito, T.J. Liguori, III, Samantha and Kevin Liguori.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 3, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock, Texas with Father Jerry Lewis officiating. Interment will follow services at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Dickinson. Pallbearers will include Stephen Esposito, T.J. Ligouri III, George Zganich, John Gates, Eric Heddles, and Jerry Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will include Samantha Liguori and Kevin Ligouri. The family will receive friends at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with a vigil at 7 p.m. with Sister Mary Ann officiating.
James Crowder Funeral Home-Dickinson
Ruth Henderson Sullivan
TEXAS CITY - "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear." Psalm 27:1. These words from the Holy Bible reflect my life, the life of Ruth Henderson Sullivan.
On Friday, October 3rd, I will lie in state beginning at 3 p.m. at Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church, 801 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Texas City. My wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., with fraternal rites beginning at 7:15 p.m. On Saturday, October 4, 2003, my loving family and many friends will assemble at 1 p.m. at Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church where they will celebrate my life. Pastor James E. Brown, Sr. will deliver the Celebratory Message. I will be laid to rest beside my husband, Oscar, at Mainland Memorial cemetery in Hitchcock. My final arrangements are entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home of LaMarque.
I was born July 22, 1929, in Wharton, Texas to Johnnie Henderson Sr. and Beatrice Allman Henderson. A proud graduate of Franklin, I owned and operated Ruth's Salon in Texas City for 30+ years; and was also a former employee of College of the Mainland in Texas City. I worked diligently in Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church, serving on the Nurse's Aide; Mission #2; the Deacon and Family Ministry #1; Sr. Choir; and Family & Friends Day. My civic and fraternal affiliations include Life member, N.A.A.C.P; executive board member of Mainland Branch N.A.A.C.P.; Texas City Chapter of A. Phillip Randolph Institute; Winn Assembly #234 - Order of the Golden Circle' and El Katif Court #115 Daughter of Isis.
Monday, September 29, 2003, I quietly slipped into the gentle arms of Jesus. When I arrived at my heavenly home, I was welcomed by my parents, Beatrice and Johnnie Henderson Sr.; my husband, Oscar L. Sullivan; and my siblings, Andrew Henderson, Ethel Henderson Kimble and Johnnie Henderson.
My cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of my beloved siblings, Pauline Henderson Williams, Gertrude Henderson Craddock, James Henderson Sr., Frank (Darlene) Henderson and Roosevelt (Vassie Mae) Henderson all of Texas City; my special brother-in-law, David Kimble of Texas City; my godchildren, Shonna Henderson, Larry and Henerietta Lathon and Alicia. I also leave my legacy of love in the hearts of my devoted nieces, nephews; my special cousin and friend, Ruby Parker; my devoted neighbor, Mae Joyce Ferguson; other family members, my church family and many friends.
Until we meet again, I love you all, Ruth
The family would like to thank Dr. Suzanne McClure and her medical staff for their compassionate and professional service given to our loved one.
Mainland Funeral Home
Richard Allen York
GALVESTON - Richard Allen York, 50, of Galveston, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Turner Geriatric Center.
Funeral service will be 1p.m., Friday, October 3, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Timothy York officiating. Burial will follow the service at Grace Memorial Park.
The family will receive visitors after 5 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
Richard was born May 4, 1953, in Nagoya, Japan. He worked as a machinist at Punp Arts Houston at which time he was injured in an Auto/Pedestrian accident in January 1982. This accident left Richard with a severe head injury and totally disabled. He resided at home for many years but spent his final years at Turner Geriatric Center in Galveston.
Richard was an accomplished musician, songwriter, and singer at the time of his accident and had performed at several locations in and around Houston. One of his biggest thrills was when a young patron of a pizza restaurant where he was performing asked him for his autograph. His voice resembled that of John Denver, who was one of his heroes. A few months before his accident, Richard experienced another great thrill when he met and shook hands with Mr. Denver while in Boulder, Colorado.
Richard is survived by his parents, Robert C. and Juanita Ruth Lewis York, of Galveston; sister, Diana Louis Jordan, of Spring, Texas; brothers, Robert Louis York and wife, Marilyn, of Tomball, Texas; Michael Leroy York and wife, Tonya, of Santa Fe; and Timothy Wayne York and wife, Christena, of La Marque; nieces, Amy Louise Jordan; Kimberly, Jenna, Krista, and Julie York; Brianna, Shannon, and Jennie York; and Leslie York; nephews, Robert Jordan, David York, Shaun and Chad York; Timothy and Benjamin York.
Pallbearers will be Robert Jordan, David York, Shaun York, Chad York, Timothy York, and Benjamin York.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Turner Geriatric Center in Richard's name to honor all of the loving and caring staff who cared for him and the other residents during their final years.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Turner Geriatric for the loving care that they all lavished on Richard during the last few difficult years of his life. They especially thank Dr. Vogelpohl for his years of care. Richard was a joy to know both before and after his accident and will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends.
Malloy & Son Funeral Home
