Dorothy Mildred Best

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D. Mildred McLemore

June 4, 2005

Iowa Park- D. Mildred McLemore, 93, when home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Jun 2, 2005.

Servicesx will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Dutton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Kuykendall of Holliday, Texas, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home.

A resident of Iowas Park for 54 years, Mildred was born to William Henry and Lorena Frances (Varner) Best in Kirkland, Texas. She grew up in the Kamay, Burkburnett, and Iowa Park areas. She married O. S. Buddy McLemore December 20, 1930, in Walters, Okla. Mildred worked for Piggly Wiggly Food Stores 18 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the First Baptist Chruch of Iowa Park for 54 years where she was dedicated to her church work, visiting shut-ins and home bounds doind that she could for them, always having a smile for everyone. Mildred was a member of hte TOPS Club for several yhears. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, J. W. and Jerry; three sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. McLemore is survived by one son, Laurence McLemore and wife Helen of Iowa Park, sister, Syble Bodge of Moltonboro, N. H.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Iowa Park Healthcare Center or Hospice of Wichita Falls.

(Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore)

Dorothy married Oliver Spears "Buddy" McLemore on 20 Dec 1930 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Oliver (son of Keton Jessie McLemore and Emma Jeanette "E.J." Spears) was born on 28 Aug 1908 in Dublin, Erath County, Texas; died in Oct 1986 in Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a son of O. S. McLemore and Mildred Best. His usual occupation was Accountant. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Wichita Falls, Texas. He died as a result of being drowned after falling from a boat at Laek Amon G. Carter in Montague Texas.

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

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Terry Lynn McLemore found peace on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Iowa Park, Texas. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Highland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Paul Kuykendall and Rev. Jarrell Kuykendall officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park.

Terry was born to Laurence and Helen McLemore on March 27, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas. In his life, Terry liked to fish, camp, enjoyed going to the lake, photography, and spending time with family.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, O.S. and Mildred McLemore, M.C. and Ivalene Kuykendall, along with numerous uncles and aunts.

Surviving relatives include his brothers, Larry and Jerry McLemore, Garry McLemore and wife, LaVonda; nephews, Nathaniel and Jonathan; nieces, Clarah and Audriy; sister, Deborah Nash and husband, Mike; and nieces, Leslie and Chelsea.

Please share your tributes with the family by visiting www.duttonfuneralhome.com.

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Jerry Lee McLemore joined family gone before on September 25, 2021. He was born to Laurence O. McLemore and Helen R. (Kuykendall) McLemore of Iowa Park, Texas on May 20, 1961. A service will be held at Highland Cemetery Pavilion on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 10 AM. Interment will be at the Garden of Peace. Services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Kuykendall and Jarrell Kuykendall.

Jerry's career started with Thompson Tool Company in Iowa Park. Jerry held various jobs over the years. After Jerry developed health problems and could no longer work; he stayed busy with projects at the house, keeping his yard, garage sales and working on lawn equipment. Jerry loved to garage sale, do the flea markets and going to the casino. Jerry was kind, generous, and liked to have fun. Jerry made friends easy, was well liked; and could be outspoken. You knew where he stood and could be very tough when needed.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Terry; grandparents, O.S. "Buddy" McLemore and Mildred McLemore; M.C. "Slim" Kuykendall, Ivalene Kuykendall and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Surviving relatives include his brothers, Larry McLemore and Garry McLemore and wife, LaVonda; sister, Deborah Nash and husband, Mike; nieces and nephews, one great niece, and numerous relatives.

Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park. Memorials are suggested to be made to the American Diabetes Association. Please share your tributes with the family by visiting www.duttonfuneralhome.com.