Mae Murphy was born in Polk County, Texas. She was married to Lemuel Keefer, a farmer, who preceded her in death in 1947. Together, they had six sons. After Mr. Keefer's death, she married Wylie Henry, a truck driver for the McAllister Trucking Firm in Big Spring, Texas. Mr. Henry also preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, 12 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister. She was also preceded in death by three sons and two grandchildren.
She was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa. Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Thanks to Bob for the grave site photos!
∼Mae Keefer Henry, beloved mother and grandmother, age 102, passed from this life at Mountain View Lodge on Friday, April 1, 2005.
She was born Oct. 17, 1902, in Polk County.
She was married to Lemuel Keefer, a farmer, who preceded her in death in 1947. Together, they had six sons.
After Mr. Keefer's death, she married Wylie Henry, a truck driver for McAllister Trucking Firm in Big Spring. Mr. Henry also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Roy Keefer of Big Spring, C.P. "Red" Keefer and wife Jewel of Maypearl and L.D. Keefer and wife Gayle of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ruthie McGee of Cleveland, Texas.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Jim Keefer of Big Spring, Levi Keefer of Houston and Robert Keefer of Woodville; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Henry was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa.
Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Funeral services will at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton officiating and Dr. Claude Craven assisting. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
She was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa. Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Thanks to Bob for the grave site photos!
∼Mae Keefer Henry, beloved mother and grandmother, age 102, passed from this life at Mountain View Lodge on Friday, April 1, 2005.
She was born Oct. 17, 1902, in Polk County.
She was married to Lemuel Keefer, a farmer, who preceded her in death in 1947. Together, they had six sons.
After Mr. Keefer's death, she married Wylie Henry, a truck driver for McAllister Trucking Firm in Big Spring. Mr. Henry also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Roy Keefer of Big Spring, C.P. "Red" Keefer and wife Jewel of Maypearl and L.D. Keefer and wife Gayle of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ruthie McGee of Cleveland, Texas.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Jim Keefer of Big Spring, Levi Keefer of Houston and Robert Keefer of Woodville; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Henry was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa.
Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Funeral services will at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton officiating and Dr. Claude Craven assisting. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
Mae Murphy was born in Polk County, Texas. She was married to Lemuel Keefer, a farmer, who preceded her in death in 1947. Together, they had six sons. After Mr. Keefer's death, she married Wylie Henry, a truck driver for the McAllister Trucking Firm in Big Spring, Texas. Mr. Henry also preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, 12 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister. She was also preceded in death by three sons and two grandchildren.
She was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa. Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Thanks to Bob for the grave site photos!
∼Mae Keefer Henry, beloved mother and grandmother, age 102, passed from this life at Mountain View Lodge on Friday, April 1, 2005.
She was born Oct. 17, 1902, in Polk County.
She was married to Lemuel Keefer, a farmer, who preceded her in death in 1947. Together, they had six sons.
After Mr. Keefer's death, she married Wylie Henry, a truck driver for McAllister Trucking Firm in Big Spring. Mr. Henry also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Roy Keefer of Big Spring, C.P. "Red" Keefer and wife Jewel of Maypearl and L.D. Keefer and wife Gayle of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ruthie McGee of Cleveland, Texas.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Jim Keefer of Big Spring, Levi Keefer of Houston and Robert Keefer of Woodville; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Henry was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa.
Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Funeral services will at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton officiating and Dr. Claude Craven assisting. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
She was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa. Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Thanks to Bob for the grave site photos!
∼Mae Keefer Henry, beloved mother and grandmother, age 102, passed from this life at Mountain View Lodge on Friday, April 1, 2005.
She was born Oct. 17, 1902, in Polk County.
She was married to Lemuel Keefer, a farmer, who preceded her in death in 1947. Together, they had six sons.
After Mr. Keefer's death, she married Wylie Henry, a truck driver for McAllister Trucking Firm in Big Spring. Mr. Henry also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, Roy Keefer of Big Spring, C.P. "Red" Keefer and wife Jewel of Maypearl and L.D. Keefer and wife Gayle of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ruthie McGee of Cleveland, Texas.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Jim Keefer of Big Spring, Levi Keefer of Houston and Robert Keefer of Woodville; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Henry was an accomplished seamstress and tailor, making wedding garments, also suits and other clothing for many residents of Big Spring, Stanton and Odessa.
Her talents were many, among which were making friends quickly and cooking lavish holiday dinners for her large family.
Mae was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring and later of Grace Baptist Church of Odessa, where she made lasting friendships.
Funeral services will at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton officiating and Dr. Claude Craven assisting. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
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