Clarissa L. Abi Conn

Notes:

Her granddaughter, Martha White, wrote that when Clarissa's husband Robert died at a relatively young age, Clarissa moved to Junction with her younger children, to be close to sons Ernest who by that time was well established in that area.


https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS11-XSS
name: Boyette
event: Death
event date: 07 Mar 1935
event place: Junction, Kimble, Texas, United States
gender: Female
marital status: Widowed
birth date: 22 Jul 1877
birthplace: , Texas
father's name: H R Conn
mother's name: Clarissa Gibson
certificate number: 14504
film number: 2116313
digital folder number: 005144914
image number: 03229
Cause of Death Lobar pneumonia, onset 3/3/1935, senility
informant Willie Coon
Collection: "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," Boyette, 1935

Obituary
Kimble County, TX-Obituaries
Submitted to US Genweb Archives by Frederica Wyatt
Copy for these files courtesy of Martha Ann White, granddaughter

(Name of paper not given)

For the second time within a week death entered the Boyett home and
claimed Mrs. R. E. Boyett just three days after her beautiful little
granddaughter Bobby Louise Coon had died. Pneumonia was the cause of
the death of both. Mrs. Boyett was critically ill when little Bobby
Louise was called to her Heavenly Home. Mrs. Boyett died Thursday
afternoon, March 7 and the body was buried in the Junction cemetery
by the side of her little granddaughter late Friday afternoon, Rev.
R. Elmer Dunham, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating.

Mrs. R. E. Boyett was born in Sabine county on July 22, 1877, and
spent all her life in Texas. When 15 years of age she was married to
R. E. Boyett and to this union were born seven children--five daughters
and two sons. The surviving children are Mrs. L. H. Cordray, Lakeside;
Mrs. Clarence Holbert and Mrs. Jas. Nobles of Beaumont; Mrs. Willie
Coon and Miss Annie Laurie Boyett of Junction; A. P. Boyett, Corpus
Christie; and Ernest Boyett, Austin. Two sisters, Mrs. Abbie McGown
and Mrs. J. O. Boyett, both of Bronson and about 11 grandchildren and
4 great grandchildren besides many other relatives who also survive.

She moved to Junction four years ago to be with her son Ernest who
was employed here. During her residence here she made many close friends.

Early in life she was converted and united with the Baptist Church.
She lived a consecrated Christian life. Her life was a benediction to all
who knew her. She lived only 57 years but her life was one of service.
It was marked with deeds of kindness and cheer. She scattered flowers
and sunshine wherever she went. She loved her home, her children and her
friends and in her homegoing her children have lost a devoted mother,
her neighbors a true and faithful friend, and the community a loyal citizen.
It can be said of her that she was a woman of strong Christian character--
patient, loving and self-sacrificing.

http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/kimble/obits/a-b/b3000001.txt



(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 7A Stamped 98
134-137
Boyett, Clarisia Head F W 32 Wd 16 Tx Miss Miss
Boyett, Earnest Son M W 23 S Tx Ark Tx Farmer
Boyett, Evelyn Dtr F W 12 S Tx Ark Tx
Boyett, Anna Laura Dtr F W 8 S Tx Ark Tx
---/138
Coon, Titus Head M W 23 m 22 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farming
Coon, Willie Wf F W 26 M Tx Ark Tx

Clarissa married Robert Edgar Boyett on 19 Dec 1893 in Sabine County, Texas. Robert (son of Henry Denson Boyett and Mary Jane Buckley) was born on 14 Dec 1870 in Arkansas; died on 30 Apr 1927 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 1 May 1927 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the papers of Martha White, niece:

'found a letter written on a memorial thank you card that says on the front:

The family of Mable Cordray (Mable Cordray is hand written) acknowledges your expression of sympathy and thanks you for this loving tribute" from Lois can't make out last name...to Austin Willie [Orma Boyett Smith] which reads:

"Dear Aunt Willie: The services for mother were nice & she looked beautiful. Everything was well taken care of and things are settling down. The floral offerings & help of all her friends was just tremendous. We are all so glad you could come out. Love, The Family"

Postmarked Riverbank, CA Jan. 9, 1967 (Note: postage stamp was 5 cents!)

Inside is a In Memory printed small pamphlet. On the left inside are the verses of "The Lord is my shepherd..." On the right inside it reads: [Looks like stamped] :

IN MEMORY OF
EMMA CORDRAY

Born
September 25, 1894

Entered into Rest
January 1, 1967

Memorial Services
Wednesday 1:30 p.m. January 4 1967
Riverbank Memorial Chapel

Officiating
REV. ARLIE DAVIS

Organist
Carl Hawks

Interment
Citizen's Cemetery
Oakdale, California

Emma married Leonard Harrison Cordray on 2 Dec 1909 in Sabine County, Texas. Leonard (son of Dan Cordray and Dollie C. Wilson) was born on 2 Mar 1887 in Texas; died on 13 Sep 1959 in Stanislaus County, California; was buried in Oakdale Citizens Cemetery, Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martha White, a niece, writes that Aaron was the first of the family to move to Junction, and that is why Ernest, and eventually the rest of the family, ended up moving there. Aaron worked for the department of Parks and Wildlife for the State of Texas.

On the birth certificate of his daughter, Marice, his occupation was shown as cleaner and presser. His place of birth was shown, in error, as Sabinal County versus Sabine County.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6YR-896
Name: Aron Patrick Boyett
Event Date: 12 Sep 1956
Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 58 years 6 months 9 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 03 Mar 1898
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Arkansas
Mother's Name: Clarissa Boyett
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Game Warden
Residence Place: San Marcos, Hays, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Harper Cemetery
Burial Place: Harper, Texas
Burial Date: 12 Sep 1956
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2114933
Digital Folder Number: 4032107
Image Number: 1890
Reference ID: CN 46172
Collection: Clarissa Boyett in entry for Aron Patrick Boyett, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio City, JP 1
Enumerated 18 Apr 1930
ED 15-218 SD 22 Sheet 34A Stamped 179
Redondo
425-394-398
Giles, Fred Head M W 57 M Tx Tn Germany Realtor Real Estate
Giles, Marcie Wf F W 54 M 24 Tx Tn Tn
Boyett, Phillis Dtr F W 27 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Saleslady Clothing store
Boyett, Aaron P Son-in-law M W 32 M 25 Tx Tx Tx Tailor Tailor Shop
Giles (sic), Parrin son-in-law (sic) W M 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Giles, Novella Dtr F W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Clerk Dry goods store
Giles, Freddie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Travis County, Austin City, JP 3
Enumerated April 30 1940
SD 10 ED 227-34 Sheet 10B
West 13th Street
280-25
Boyett, Aron P head m W 42 M no 8 Tx San Antonio Tx Night Clerk Railroad
Boyett, Phylis Wf F W 38 M no h-4 Tx San Antonio
Boyett, Patrick Jr Son M W 17 S Tx San Antonio Traffic Clerk Railstation
Boyett, Bernice A Dtr F W 7 S Tx San Antonio
Phillips, Jimmy Lodger M W 21 M No c-1 New Mexico Brookeshire? Tex
Phillips, Lucille Lodger F w 17 Tx Same Place

Aaron married Phyllis Giles about 1923. Phyllis was born on 24 Aug 1902 in Gillespie County, Texas; died on 1 Jan 1982 in Brenham, Washington County, Texas; was buried in Harper Cemetery, Harper, Gillespie County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Willie was married first to Titus Coon, who was the father of her only child, daughter Bobbie. He left the family when Bobbie was born, leaving sole responsibility for raising their chid with Willie.

Both Bobbie Louise, still just a toddler, and Willie's widowed mother, Clarissa Conn Boyett, died within a few days of each other from pneumonia in March, 1935. Willie had been caring for them both.

Martha White, a niece of Willie's wrote that "Apparently Bobbie was a beloved, vivacious child adored by the whole community. Willie had saved the dress "they tore off my baby" when she was ill...and all the sympathy notes. There is a lovely story I never heard--until Mom [Annie Lora Boyett White] was in the nursing home and had dementia--and it was at a sermon Jackson [Boyett, Marti's cousin] gave. When Grandmother (who also was beloved and a popular member of the Junction community) and Bobbie died in the same week...it was rough in so many ways. She (Clarissa) had cooked for prisoners in the jail, as Ernest was sheriff then. One was financial. Times had been very, very hard for a long time and our family was poor...Anyway, Ernest went to the funeral home to make arrangements to try to pay for the funerals and was told there was no bill. What? Yes, the community thought so highly of him, Grandmother, Bobbie and the family that they had all contributed and paid off the two funerals. So, there are deep, abiding and loving roots with our family in Junction.
All are buried in the Junction cemetery.

Later in her live, Willie worked for the State and also worked at times at the Capitol.
Her husband, Sox [Hoy Reginald Smith], worked and retired from the Texas General Land Office.

The following biography, from FindAGrave, was also prepared by Martha White

Willie Orma Boyett was born to Robert and Clarissa Boyett in Sabine County, Texas on October 17, 1903. Mrs. Smith's first marriage to Titus Coon in East Texas produced one adorable child - a daughter named Bobbie Louise Coon - who passed away at age 4 of pneumonia - three days before Willie's own mother died of the same in Junction, Texas in 1935. Willie never got over the loss of her precious girl. Willie remarried Hoy Reginald "Sox" Smith in Kimble County, Junction, Texas, on Christmas Day 1939. Willie and Sox were married for 39 years until his death in January 1979. Wille is buried in Junction by her daughter, Bobbie Coon, her Mother Clarissa Conn Boyett and her husband, Hoy R. "Sox" Smith. Mrs. Smith loved to cook, can, garden and sew. She was always helping out others whether sending over food or making baby clothes for families who could not afford to buy any. She was a loving daughter, wife, sister and aunt. She is greatly missed.

Willie married Samuel Titus Coon, Sr. about 1929. Samuel was born on 15 Feb 1907 in Cass County, Texas; died on 19 Aug 1974 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Trout Creek Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie married Hoy "Sox" Reginald Smith on 25 Dec 1939 in Junction, Kimble County, Texas. Hoy was born on 17 Nov 1902 in Texas; died on 28 Jan 1979 in Travis County, Texas; was buried in Junction Cemetery, Junction, Kimble County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the SSDI, his last residence was Telegraph, Texas, Martha White found information from research prepared by the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission that indicated Ernest J. Boyett purchased the town of Telegraph, Texas in Kimble County in 1944, and apparently held it until 1963. He was listed as a rancher and owned land in Kimble County in the vicinity of his mentor, former Texas Governor Coke Stevenson. His sister-in-law, Mary Bolt, operated the Telegraph Post Office from 1947 to 1950.

Obituary from the Austin American Statesman, August 4, 1985
(Courtesy of Martha White)

Ernest J. Boyett

Ernest J. Boyett, 78, of Telegraph, Texas died Saturday.

Survived by his wife, France Boyett; one son and daughter-in-law, Jackson and Barbara Boyett of Austin; one step-son Ben Lindsey and wife Carol of Waco; one grandson, Matthew Lindsey of Waco; three sisters, Anne White of Austin, Willie B. Smith of Austin and Evelyn Furman of Fresno, California; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Aubrey Fife Funeral Home in Junction, Texas.

Local arrangements were handled by Wilke-Amey-Clay Funeral Home.

News story of the funeral of Ernest Boyett, Austin American Statesman, August 5, 1985
(Courtesy of Martha White)

Services Scheduled Tuesday for aide to former governor

Services for Ernest J. Boyett, an executive secretary to former Gov. Coke Stevenson and a former sergeant-at-arms in the state House of Representatives, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church at Junction.

Boyett, a resident of Telegraph in Kimble County, died Saturday at the age of 78.

Born in Sabine County, he became a deputy sheriff in Kimble County and city manager in Junction.

In 1935, he moved to Austin and became the first full-time sergeant-at-arms in the House of Representatives under Stevenson, who was speaker. When Stevenson became governor in 1941, Boyett became his executive secretary, a position he held until 1946.

He served as acting sergeant-at-arms in the House of Representatives at the start of every session since 1935.

Boyett is survived by a son Jackson Boyett of Austin; a step-son, Ben Lindsey of Waco; and three sisters.

Bio from FindAGrave (courtesy of Martha Ann White)

One of 9 children born to Robert Edgar and Clarissa Abi Conn Boyett in East Texas. He moved to Junction, Texas where his only brother, Aaron Patrick Boyett, resided. His first marriage was to Sylvia Bolt and ended at her death in 1974. Ernest remarried on November 26, 1975 to Mrs. Frances Lindsey of Austin to whom he was married until his death. Mr. Boyett lived in Kimble County on his ranch that adjoined the of ranch of Coke Stevenson (Texas's World War II Governor). Boyett was the Mayor of Telegraph, Texas and in fact Boyett created Telegraph, Texas and got it on the map, literally. Telegraph consisted of Mr. Boyett's house, the Pink House, the General Store he owned and had a population high of 6! Mr. Boyett served as Governor Stevenson's Executive Secretary. Ernest was connected to a famous bit of Texas history - he was working for Gov. Stephenson when Stevenson ran for election to the United States Senate against President Lyndon B. Johnson. Gov. Stevenson was winning until Box 13 in Duvall County was found and the votes therein narrowly gave the election win to LJB. In addition, Boyett was Sargeant-of-Arms for the Texas House of Representatives. Finally, Mr. Boyett was the Public Relations Director for the Lone Star Book Depository a position he held for many years and until his death. Ernest was preceded in death by both parents, all but three of his siblings, and his first wife Sylia Bolt Boyett.

After he died there was a resolution from in the Texas Legislature honoring his years of service. This resolution can be viwed here:

http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth146021/m1/94/

Family/Spouse: Sylvia Bolt. Sylvia was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Texas; died on 28 Oct 1974 in Junction, Kimble County, Texas; was buried in Junction Cemetery, Junction, Kimble County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Vida Edna Halbert
Death Date: 25 Dec 1976
Death Place: Austin, Travis, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 67 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1909
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Robert Edgar Boyett
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Clarissa Conn
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243987
Digital Film Number: 4005517
Image Number: 752
Reference Number: cn 97630
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Vida married Richard Clarence Halbert on 6 Oct 1928. Richard (son of Sam Houston Halbert and Mable Allen) was born on 3 Dec 1900 in Texas; died on 2 Aug 1991 in Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1935 obituary of her mother, Clarissa Boyett, refers to her as "Mrs. Jas. Nobles of Beaumont." Niece Martha White was told by her mother, a sister of her mothers, that Evelyn married first at a relatively young age in order to leave home.

She was divorced from her first husband prior to 1940, and can be found with her second husband, James Clayton Evans, and their hildren in Denver, Colorado.

She later married Joe B. Fleming, an attorney in Houston, and they had a daughter named Cyndi. Her final marriage was to Jerry Furman, who predeceased her.

Evelyn married James Clayton Evans before 1937 in Texas. James was born about 1915 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evelyn married Joe B. Fleming before 1956. Joe was born about 1916; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evelyn married Gerald E. Furman after 1957. Gerald was born on 22 May 1930 in Florida; died on 25 Aug 1990 in Merced County, California; was buried in Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, Fresno County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her last name was spelled Boyette on her Junction high school graduation notice.

Her daughter, Martha, writes that Annie Lora worked for the State of Texas and retired in 1987 with 20 years service from working on the staff for the Texas House of Representatives. This was despite battling three types of cancers from 1971 forward.

After she retired there was a resolution from in the Texas Legislature honoring her years of service.

An old newspaper column. Called "The Sage of the Sage Hills, TOM MARTIN, Says..."Wonder why all beauties cain't have a personality like Anne Boyett in the liquor control board. Anne is not only purty but she has a sense uv humor equal to an ole puncher. She can laugh until it is time to quit laughin'. Boy, whut a politician she's make..." (Seems to be a mainly political remarks column) -- back of print on other side is a Feb 26th date...no year. ..unfortunately, date cut off.

Martha also had a press clipping from Texas Press Association, News Herald, Kilgore, Texas dated Oct 26, 1980. Headline "Clayton will seek 4th term, Lewis says." Photo above article has group of staff and a clear photo of my Mom standing right near the Speaker. Caption: "CLAYTON GREETED--Texas House Speaker Billy Clayton, right, acquitted by a federal court jury of FBI Brilab accusations, is greeted by members of his staff as he arrives in Austin. (AP Photo)

Obituary

Beloved mother, Anne L. Boyett White, 73, went to be with Our Lord after a lengthy illness on December 10, 1995. Ms. White was a lifelong Texan born in Sabine County, the ninth and last child of Robert E. and Clarissa A. Conn Boyett. All her siblings preceded her in death. Ms. White grew up in Junction, Texas, graduating from Junction High School in 1940. She lived in Austin since 1945, where she attended the University of Texas. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Ms. White retired in 1987 from the Texas House of Representatives after 20 years of service to the State of Texas. During her tenure as a staff member for the Texas House of Representatives, she was loved and admired for the bravery and courage she exhibited while fighting three different types of cancer over the years. She was very tenacious, often going to work on days when no one could imagine where she found the strength. She faced whatever life tossed her way with grace and a positive attitude. Ms. White always thought of others before herself. She was a caring and devoted sibling. As a mother, she set an example of how one should live life that will be difficult to follow. To describe the type of mother she was is easy - she was simply the best. No child has ever had a more loving, caring and supportive Mom.

Ms. White was never too busy to help a friend or a stranger. Animals and children gravitated towards her. She loved to work the daily crossword puzzle and has been known to play Scrabble until 4:00 a.m. when given the chance. Her motto was ''Be Nice'' and through her loving nature she earned the respect and love of all she knew. Ms. White is survived by her immediate family: Martha, Winston and Fala White.

Others survivors include her nephew, The Reverend Jackson Boyett and his wife Barbara, of Austin; her niece, Billie Cushway and her husband, Stan, of Modesto, California; The Honorable Clayton Evans and his wife, Yvonne, of Burnet; her niece, Sammie Lehmann and her husband, Bill, of Texas City; her nephew, Aaron Patrick Boyett and his wife, Bette, of Ft. Worth; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Austin.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hospice of Austin or the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 1995. Reverend Anne Hoey will be officiating. Interment and graveside services will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Ft. Worth, Texas at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811.

Austin American Statesman (TX)
Date: December 12, 1995
Page B4
Record Number AAS515131
Copyright 1995 Austin American-Statesman

Annie married William John White on 31 Mar 1945 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, and was divorced on 20 Dec 1973 in Travis County, Texas. William was born on 10 May 1917 in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas; died on 22 Oct 1988 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ancestry.com indicates he has a military marker reading "PFC US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II"

Notes:

Her cousin, Martha White, writes that Bille worked on a family tree prior to her death.

Billie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billie married Stanford Cushway on 8 Mar 1974 in Stanislaus County, California. Stanford was born on 4 Oct 1924 in Stanislaus County, California; died on 20 Aug 2007 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXYV-538
Name: Bobby Louise Coon
Event Date: 04 Mar 1935
Event Place: Junction, Kimble, Texas
Gender: Female
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 4 years 5 months 10 days
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1930
Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J.F. Coon
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Willie Boyette
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Cause of Death Lobar Pneumonia, onset 2/28/1935. bilateral otitis media
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place: Junction, Texas
Burial Date: 05 Mar 1935
Informant's Name (Original): Ernest Boyette
GS Film number: 2116313
Digital Folder Number: 4030348
Image Number: 3222
Reference ID: 14500
Collection: Bobby Louise Coon, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

Notes:

Known as Jackson. He was a graduate of Junction High School.

From FindAGrave:

Jackson and Barbara Boyett On November 29, 2011, the Lord saw fit to call home his devoted servants, Ernest Jackson Boyett, Jr. and Barbara Diane Buis Boyett. Jackson, as he was called, and Barbara died in a head-on auto collision just west of Austin on Highway 290. Jackson was born in Austin on July 5, 1947, the son of Ernest Jackson Boyett, Sr., and Sylvia Bolt Boyett of Junction, Texas. Barbara was born in Angleton, Texas, on March 20, 1947, and was the daughter of Reid Buis and Aleen Whittaker Buis of Angleton, Texas. Jackson and Barbara were graduates of the University of Texas, both holding Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature. Jackson graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1976. After working in a variety of ministries, Jackson began a Bible study group that grew into Dayspring Fellowship located at 5500 Avenue G in Austin, Texas. Jackson was also a friend, counselor, teacher and former chairman of the board of To Every Tribe Ministries in Los Fresnos, Texas, and a board member of Providence Theological Seminary in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He and Barbara were both active in the Right to Life movement in Austin. Jackson and Barbara loved their Lord Jesus Christ. They loved Dayspring Fellowship, and they loved Texas, especially Austin. Jackson's father had served for a time as personal secretary to Governor Coke Stevenson and as Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives. Jackson is survived by his stepmother, Frances Boyett of Austin, a stepbrother Ben Lindsay and family of Austin, Trent Wilson and family, Dannie Bolt and family, Carolyn Bolt Moore and family, Buddy Bolt and family, his cousins, all of Junction, Texas. Barbara is survived by her brother Kenneth B. Logan of Portland, Oregon, and her cousins Shirley Miller of Alpharetta, Georgia; Gwen Howard of Shreveport, Louisiana; Dorothea LaGrone of Carthage, Texas; Karen Simpson of Naples, Florida; Lanny Latil of Beaumont, Texas; Linda Holbrook of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and Jean Adams of Tyler, Texas. We would be remiss not to mention their cats whom they loved: Sophie, Phoebe and Zachary. Visitation will be held at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Ave. on Monday, December 5, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at High Pointe Baptist Church, 12030 Dessau Road, Austin, Texas on Tuesday, December 6, at 10:00am. Burial will be in the Junction City Cemetery, Junction, Texas, on Tuesday, December 6 at 3:30 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at the above location. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Jackson and Barbara Boyett Memorial Fund at Dayspring Chapel, 5500 Avenue G, Austin, Texas 78751.

Published in Austin American-Statesman on 04 Dec 2011

Ernest Jackson Boyett, Jr. and his wife, Barbara Diane Buis Boyett died instantly in a head-on auto collision just west of Austin on Highway 290 on November 29, 2011 when another vehicle crossed the divide line and hit their van head-on. Jackson was born in Austin on July 5, 1947. He was the son of Ernest Jackson Boyett, Sr. and Sylvia Bolt Boyett of Junction and Telegraph, Texas. Jackson held a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1976. Jackson married Barbara Diane Buis on December 18,1971. Boyett was the founding pastor at Dayspring Fellowship when it began in a South Austin home in 1978 and was its pastor until his death. Burial was in Junction City Cemetery, Junction, Texas, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Ernest married Barbara Diane Buis on 18 Dec 1971 in Travis County, Texas. Barbara was born on 20 Mar 1947 in Jefferson County, Texas; died on 29 Nov 2011 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; was buried in Junction Cemetery, Junction, Kimble County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a Judge, 33rd Judicial District

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Jean Ann Leary on the California Death Index.

She appears to have been married previously to a LOYA, and was the mother of Michael James LOYA and Michelle Loya OWENS, both of whom live in California.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
From FindAGrave

Cyndi Rocha, loving wife, mother, grammy, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly. She was 52 years old. Born and raised in Texas, nearly her entire adult life was spent in the Riverdale/Lemoore area of the Central Valley.

Cyndi had a diverse professional career. She worked as a paralegal, an administrative assistant, a locator at Kings County's Department of Child Support Services, and, until her death, as the Visitor Services Manager at the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford.

In addition to her professional life, Cyndi donated her time and energy to helping others in need. Remembered as an extraordinary listener, she often took on the individual burdens of those experiencing personal problems. Cyndi did not like injustice or to see people suffer. If someone had a problem, she would fix it. As a result, Cyndi will be remembered by so many people for the profound impact that she had on their lives.

Nearly everyone who knew Cyndi would remark that she made them laugh. Her sense of humor was infectious and always appreciated. Cyndi was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She left us so unexpectedly and she will be missed dearly.

Cyndi is survived by Stan, her loving husband of 34 years; son, Ryan, his wife Carrie; grandchildren, Amanda and Aaron; son, Shawn; daughter, Jill, her husband William Rule, granddogs Max and Mia; and her dogs, Lilly, Peenie and Cassie, whom she loved immensely.

A visitation was held on Monday, April 6, at Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore. Recitation of the Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 7, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with burial following at the Lemoore Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture, 15770 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230, Cyndi's beloved employer for the past six years.

Cynthia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
From FindAGrave

Stacy Lynn Evans

Stacy Lynn Evans, age 41, of Kingsland, Texas died on April 8, 2006. Stacy was born in Austin, Texas on March 30, 1965 the daughter of Clayton and Yvonne Evans. Stacy worked for the City of Cottonwood in the Water Department.

Stacy is survived by her mother Yvonne Evans of Burnet, Texas, sister Sheryl Evans, brother and sister in law Steve and Fatima Evans, grandmother Mariam Wilson, aunt Miriam Sims; also survived by several nieces and nephews and many close friends. Stacy is preceded in death by the love of her life Michael Karrin and her father Clayton Evans and her beloved dog Justice.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clements-Wilcox Chapel in Burnet with George Perrine and Ernest Spiekermann officiating.

We request any donations be made to Highland Lakes Health Partnership Suicide Prevention, 608 Gateway Central Suite 200, Marble Falls, Texas 78654.

.Arrangements under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet, TX, 512.756.2222.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, From FindAGrave

Sheryl Miriam Evans, 39, and son Caeden Vincent Obregon, 8, died tragically on September 16, 2012 as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident.

Sheryl was born on May 15, 1973 in Fort Worth to the Clayton and Yvonne Evans.

Caeden was born on May 26, 2004 in Austin to Carlos Obregon and Sheryl Evans.

Sheryl was baptized on April 24, 1983 in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Burnet where she remained a member until her death. She is predeceased by her father and her sister Stacy. She is survived by her mother Yvonne, brother Steve, sister-in-law Fatima, a niece and a nephew. Caeden is survived by his dad Carlos, step-mother April, grandmother Yvonne, uncle Steve, aunt Fatima, and 2 cousins.

A memorial service honoring the lives of Sheryl and Caeden will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 204 E. Graves St. in Burnet Cemetery with Rev. Dawn Rosignol officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), P. O. Box 872, Burnet, Texas 78611 or to Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center, P. O. Box 27, Burnet, Texas 78611.

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