Monday, January 12, 2015

Margaret Jean (Jackson) Ensey

     1944 – 2015

     Graveside services for Margaret Jean (Jackson) Ensey, age 88 of Dallas, are set for 11:00 AM, Monday, January 12, 2015 at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Muenster. Mrs. Ensey died January 7, 2015 in Dallas.
     One of six children, Jean was born in Hardy, Texas on October 18, 1926 to Albert and Ada (Oral) Jackson. She married Houston Ensey in Saint on October 14, 1944. They were married for sixty-two years when he died. They were the proud parents of one daughter, Beverly. Jean and Houston lived in Bakersfield, California for 45 years where she worked for City of Bakersfield Credit Union.
     Jean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Bill Eason of Dallas, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Ensey; her parents, Albert and Ada (Oral) Jackson; her brothers: Ted Jackson, Joe Jackson, Hob Jackson and Hoss Jackson; and her sister, Eula Steen. 


Monday, January 5, 2015

Mindy Sue Brimer

     1979 – 2015
     Services for Mindy Sue Brimer, age 35 of Saint Jo, are set for 2:30 PM, Monday, January 5, 2015 at Dunbar Union Church in Emory, TX with burial to follow at Dunbar Cemetery also in Emory. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo. A second visitation will be held Monday from 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Dunbar Union Church in Emory. Mindy died January 1, 2015.
     Mindy will be remembered as a sweet kind soul that gave a lot of love and only wanted to be showed love back. She will be greatly missed by many.
     She attended elementary through Jr. High at Saint Jo then high school graduating with the Class of 1998 Rains High School in Emory, TX. She finished Greenville Beauty School but never got her license due to family illnesses.
     She loved photography and scrapbooking. She looked forward to the Rains County Fair photography contest for many years always winning blue ribbons. She also loved giving and sending cards to others for all occasions, making flower arrangements, getting tea from the DQ, finding new recipes and trying to cook, and to go swimming. Her favorite time was Christmas and then Halloween. She loved scary movies and watching them with her nieces and nephews she loved so dearly. They were her life.
     She loved music. Her motto song was "Living on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. She loved animals, especially her trusty companion of 6 years, her Maltese named Rusty Buttons. When she lost her only child she could ever have, a son, Jessie James Brimer, he became her world,  her little BooBoo. With her severe hearing loss he was her watch dog and protector.
     Having had kidney illness with a transplant in 1989 that she maintained for 20 years and being back on dialysis for the last 6 years while being on the transplant list for 4 years she was a big supporter of the National Kidney Foundation, Kidney Fund, and organ donation supporter for several organizations.
     Most important was her belief in Angels, spirits, and her faith in God. She was a Christian and baptized at Lake Fork Baptist Church near Emory. She struggled from her first breath until her last but never lost the faith that God would make it better soon and that he had a reason for all he does. Even losing her only child she came to understand it was his plan.
     She now knows no pain, no medications, no heartbreak or tears, no loneliness, or everyday struggles. Her angels came for her just as she said. She is now with her son and other loved ones she missed so dearly. She told her parents on Christmas Day she would be always be around when she was gone by visiting as a red bird or a golden butterfly.
     Rest in peace our dear sweet Mindy. You will be greatly missed but we will see you again one day.
     Mindy is survived by her: parents, Marvin and Sandra Brimer of Saint Jo; sisters Sonya Kay Brimer-Miller and husband, Alan Miller of Saint Jo, Marla Lee Brimer and husband Dorsey Dean of Saint Jo; nephews: Nathan Dwayne Cannon, Shawn Lee Cannon, and Cody Davis Brimer all of Saint Jo; nieces: Cami Sue Brimer and Jessica Marie Cannon both of Saint Jo; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; family to be: Danielle West and Mikayla Fleitman; and her beloved dog, Rusty Buttons. She was preceded in death by her: son, Jessie James Brimer; grandparents: Davis and Marie Dennis and Bill and Jessie Brimer; and beloved aunts: Sue Brimer and her namesake, Viola Busby.
     Pallbearers were: Shawn Cannon, Nathan Cannon, Cody Brimer, Zack "Red Jack" Shelton, Bobby Lee Brimer, Brutus Busby, and Chris Dennis. Honorary Pallbearers were: Josh Hunt and Colby Brewer.


Sunday, January 4, 2015

Douglas Wayne Hackett

     1958 – 2015
     Graveside service for Douglas Hackett, age 56, is set for 3:30 PM, Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Mountain Park Cemetery in Saint Jo. Visitation will be 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. Mr. Hackett died Friday, January 2, 2015 in Gainesville, TX.
     Douglas Wayne Hackett was born on May 30, 1958 in Amarillo, TX to Colenn Hackett and Shirley Hall. He loved collecting guns and knives and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Douglas was a very generous and thoughtful man, friend, nephew, and brother and was always willing to help.
     Douglas is survived by his: companion, Laura Branch of Gainesville; sister, Lisa Foxworth; brothers: Steven and wife, Gayla Knall of Gainesville, Mike Hall and Mary Turner of Durant, OK, and Billy Hall of Tennessee Colony, Texas; father, Colenn Hackett; and his aunt, Billie Grigsby of Saint Jo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Hackett, mother, Shirley Hall, and his nephew, Michael Hall, Jr.


Saturday, January 3, 2015

Matt Elizabeth (Barnes) Sewell

     1931 – 2014
     Funeral services for Matt Elizabeth (Barnes) Sewell, age 83 of Saint Jo, are set for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Saint Jo with Rev. Charles Reed, Rev, Edwin Brooks, and Rev. Larry Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Illinois Bend Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. Mrs. Sewell died December 31, 2014 in Gainesville, Texas.
     Matt Elizabeth Barnes Sewell was born March 14, 1931 in Saint Jo, Texas to Erm James and Metta (Moore) Barnes. She was one of three children and lived in Saint Jo all her life. She married Marvin Eugene “Cowboy” Sewell on November 8, 1948 in Gainesville and they became the proud parents of eight children, three girls and five boys.
     Matt is survived by her daughters: Lillie W. Sewell of Saint Jo, TX, Martha E. and husband, Andrew Roy of Prattsville, AL; sons: Lonnie C. and wife, Gail Sewell of Argyle, TX; Roy J. and Lennie Sewell of Gainesville, TX; Johnny L. Sewell of Saint Jo; Harold D. and Sharon Sewell of Saint Jo; son-in-law: Bob Roberts of Saint Jo; daughter-in-law: Jeanette Hayden of Waxahachie, TX; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Marvin Eugene “Cowboy” Sewell, daughter, Sharon R. Roberts, son, Rev. Raymond (Ray) D. Sewell, grandson, William E. Sewell, her sister, Cynthia Hendrix, her brother, Floyd Miller and her parents Erm James and Metta (Moore) Barnes.
     Pallbearers were: Ray Durham, Brad Coffman, J.M. Gaston, Mike Turner, Justin Turner, Bill Lawler, Dalton Lyons, and Robert Cross. Honorary Pallbearers were: Randy Dunbar and the Men of First Assembly of God Church, Nocona.