Emabeth Pittman Thompson went to her heavenly reward Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Colorado City, the Rev. James Edwards and Mr. Royce Clay officiating. Interment: Colorado City Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Ms. Thompson was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Albany to a pioneer ranching family. She was the fourth of six children born to T.C. and Agnes Pittman. Emabeth graduated from Albany High School and went on to receive her bachelor of science degree in home economics from North Texas State Teachers College in Denton in 1942. After serving in the United States Public Health/Red Cross during World War II, she worked for the Texas A&M Extension Service.
In 1956, Emabeth married Charles C. Thompson, a prominent Colorado City attorney and banker. Spending her adult life active in farming, ranching, community service and banking, she served for over 30 years on the board of directors of City National Bank of Colorado City, most recently serving as chairman of the board until April 2007.
A member of First United Methodist Church of Colorado City, Emabeth was also well-known for her many philanthropic endeavors.
During his tenure as chairman of the Federal Land Bank, "Charlie," her husband, best friend and soul mate, and Emabeth traveled the United States as well as internationally on behalf of the Federal Land Bank System.
Ms. Thompson was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her loving parents, Thomas Clifton "T.C." and Agnes Jordan Pittman of Shackelford County; her sisters, Robbie Sue Adoue and Dorothy G. Pittman; and brothers, Randolph Pittman and Frank Pittman.
We will forever remember Emabeth's dry wit, unfailing generosity, loyalty, regal but approachable bearing and unfailing friendship. Texas has lost one of its true grand dames and we bow ours heads in respect and reverence.
Survivors: Brother, T.C. Pittman Jr. of Albany; nephews, Vic Adoue, D.V.M., of Flower Mound, Clifton Keith Adoue of Harker Heights, Vance Pittman of Arlington and Del Pittman of Belton; nieces, Sue Santone of Argyle, Beth Adoue-Polk of Harker Heights, Tracey Pittman of Albany and Elizabeth Dyer of San Angelo; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by her special friends and confidants, Bobby Lemons and Marcelene Cox; the board of directors and employees of City National Bank of Colorado City; her loyal personal staff led by Rosa Gutierrez who cared for and nurtured Emabeth in her final days; and her many friends and acquaintances.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 7/18/2008
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Colorado City, the Rev. James Edwards and Mr. Royce Clay officiating. Interment: Colorado City Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Ms. Thompson was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Albany to a pioneer ranching family. She was the fourth of six children born to T.C. and Agnes Pittman. Emabeth graduated from Albany High School and went on to receive her bachelor of science degree in home economics from North Texas State Teachers College in Denton in 1942. After serving in the United States Public Health/Red Cross during World War II, she worked for the Texas A&M Extension Service.
In 1956, Emabeth married Charles C. Thompson, a prominent Colorado City attorney and banker. Spending her adult life active in farming, ranching, community service and banking, she served for over 30 years on the board of directors of City National Bank of Colorado City, most recently serving as chairman of the board until April 2007.
A member of First United Methodist Church of Colorado City, Emabeth was also well-known for her many philanthropic endeavors.
During his tenure as chairman of the Federal Land Bank, "Charlie," her husband, best friend and soul mate, and Emabeth traveled the United States as well as internationally on behalf of the Federal Land Bank System.
Ms. Thompson was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her loving parents, Thomas Clifton "T.C." and Agnes Jordan Pittman of Shackelford County; her sisters, Robbie Sue Adoue and Dorothy G. Pittman; and brothers, Randolph Pittman and Frank Pittman.
We will forever remember Emabeth's dry wit, unfailing generosity, loyalty, regal but approachable bearing and unfailing friendship. Texas has lost one of its true grand dames and we bow ours heads in respect and reverence.
Survivors: Brother, T.C. Pittman Jr. of Albany; nephews, Vic Adoue, D.V.M., of Flower Mound, Clifton Keith Adoue of Harker Heights, Vance Pittman of Arlington and Del Pittman of Belton; nieces, Sue Santone of Argyle, Beth Adoue-Polk of Harker Heights, Tracey Pittman of Albany and Elizabeth Dyer of San Angelo; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by her special friends and confidants, Bobby Lemons and Marcelene Cox; the board of directors and employees of City National Bank of Colorado City; her loyal personal staff led by Rosa Gutierrez who cared for and nurtured Emabeth in her final days; and her many friends and acquaintances.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 7/18/2008
Emabeth Pittman Thompson went to her heavenly reward Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Colorado City, the Rev. James Edwards and Mr. Royce Clay officiating. Interment: Colorado City Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Ms. Thompson was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Albany to a pioneer ranching family. She was the fourth of six children born to T.C. and Agnes Pittman. Emabeth graduated from Albany High School and went on to receive her bachelor of science degree in home economics from North Texas State Teachers College in Denton in 1942. After serving in the United States Public Health/Red Cross during World War II, she worked for the Texas A&M Extension Service.
In 1956, Emabeth married Charles C. Thompson, a prominent Colorado City attorney and banker. Spending her adult life active in farming, ranching, community service and banking, she served for over 30 years on the board of directors of City National Bank of Colorado City, most recently serving as chairman of the board until April 2007.
A member of First United Methodist Church of Colorado City, Emabeth was also well-known for her many philanthropic endeavors.
During his tenure as chairman of the Federal Land Bank, "Charlie," her husband, best friend and soul mate, and Emabeth traveled the United States as well as internationally on behalf of the Federal Land Bank System.
Ms. Thompson was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her loving parents, Thomas Clifton "T.C." and Agnes Jordan Pittman of Shackelford County; her sisters, Robbie Sue Adoue and Dorothy G. Pittman; and brothers, Randolph Pittman and Frank Pittman.
We will forever remember Emabeth's dry wit, unfailing generosity, loyalty, regal but approachable bearing and unfailing friendship. Texas has lost one of its true grand dames and we bow ours heads in respect and reverence.
Survivors: Brother, T.C. Pittman Jr. of Albany; nephews, Vic Adoue, D.V.M., of Flower Mound, Clifton Keith Adoue of Harker Heights, Vance Pittman of Arlington and Del Pittman of Belton; nieces, Sue Santone of Argyle, Beth Adoue-Polk of Harker Heights, Tracey Pittman of Albany and Elizabeth Dyer of San Angelo; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by her special friends and confidants, Bobby Lemons and Marcelene Cox; the board of directors and employees of City National Bank of Colorado City; her loyal personal staff led by Rosa Gutierrez who cared for and nurtured Emabeth in her final days; and her many friends and acquaintances.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 7/18/2008
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Colorado City, the Rev. James Edwards and Mr. Royce Clay officiating. Interment: Colorado City Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.
Ms. Thompson was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Albany to a pioneer ranching family. She was the fourth of six children born to T.C. and Agnes Pittman. Emabeth graduated from Albany High School and went on to receive her bachelor of science degree in home economics from North Texas State Teachers College in Denton in 1942. After serving in the United States Public Health/Red Cross during World War II, she worked for the Texas A&M Extension Service.
In 1956, Emabeth married Charles C. Thompson, a prominent Colorado City attorney and banker. Spending her adult life active in farming, ranching, community service and banking, she served for over 30 years on the board of directors of City National Bank of Colorado City, most recently serving as chairman of the board until April 2007.
A member of First United Methodist Church of Colorado City, Emabeth was also well-known for her many philanthropic endeavors.
During his tenure as chairman of the Federal Land Bank, "Charlie," her husband, best friend and soul mate, and Emabeth traveled the United States as well as internationally on behalf of the Federal Land Bank System.
Ms. Thompson was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her loving parents, Thomas Clifton "T.C." and Agnes Jordan Pittman of Shackelford County; her sisters, Robbie Sue Adoue and Dorothy G. Pittman; and brothers, Randolph Pittman and Frank Pittman.
We will forever remember Emabeth's dry wit, unfailing generosity, loyalty, regal but approachable bearing and unfailing friendship. Texas has lost one of its true grand dames and we bow ours heads in respect and reverence.
Survivors: Brother, T.C. Pittman Jr. of Albany; nephews, Vic Adoue, D.V.M., of Flower Mound, Clifton Keith Adoue of Harker Heights, Vance Pittman of Arlington and Del Pittman of Belton; nieces, Sue Santone of Argyle, Beth Adoue-Polk of Harker Heights, Tracey Pittman of Albany and Elizabeth Dyer of San Angelo; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by her special friends and confidants, Bobby Lemons and Marcelene Cox; the board of directors and employees of City National Bank of Colorado City; her loyal personal staff led by Rosa Gutierrez who cared for and nurtured Emabeth in her final days; and her many friends and acquaintances.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 7/18/2008
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