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boys to be able to participate in athletic events, band, and rodeos, oh, not to mention “wrapping houses” in the village on Halloween. Gracie is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gracie Cortez, brothers; Jim, Jose’, Octavio, sisters; Mildred, Emma, Alicia, Neoma, and Lupe. Husband, Zane and two sons, Edmond and Russell. The family would like to extend appreciation to the staff of Carriage Inn for always being there if the family could not.

Cecil Crawford Murray, 85, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, in Huntsville, Texas. Cecil was born in Huntsville on November 20, 1936, to Cecil Wyatt and Annie Pearl Murray. Cecil graduated high school from Huntsville High School in 1954 where he lettered in several sports in high school. Cecil attended college at Southern Methodist University where he played basketball and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After college, Cecil was an entrepreneur in both the retail and restaurant industries, and he spent many years in oil and gas. He was an avid golfer and played many of the world’s best courses, including the birthplace of golf, St. Andrew’s. He was a scratch golfer for many years and was proud of “shooting his age” when he was 68 years old. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Lenora Ann Murray Powell. He is survived by 2 brothers, Guinn Hugh Murray of Huntsville and Mike Murray and his wife Kathy of Spring, his daughter, Cathy Murray Lewis and husband Fred of Austin, his son, Charles Crawford Murray of Rogers, Arkansas, and grandsons Carter Wilmans Murray and William Joseph Lewis.

Jack Gilbert Ramsey ended his earthly journey on March 29, 2022, in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 82 years. Jack was born in Easterling, Texas on May 18, 1939, to James and Irma Pearline Ramsey. When Jack was 1 year old his father died due to Tuberculosis. His Uncle Jess and Aunt Jessie along with his Uncle Charles and Aunt Shirley helped his mother raise him. He was always grateful for their part in his life. In his younger years, Jack worked in the grocery business, then went to work with Houston Natural Gas Company. He was drawn back into the grocery business and excelled in that industry. After his retirement from the grocery industry, he went to work part-time, for his longtime friend Johnny Foster. He loved that job because he got to work with people every day. Jack loved to hunt and fish, but especially hunt. He couldn’t wait for deer and turkey season. He loved his time by the campfire and would tell his jokes and tell his stories which everyone always enjoyed. But most of all, Jack was a man that loved his family. He looked so forward to the family reunion every year. Jack is survived by his daughter Paula Seale and her husband Donn of Huntsville, Texas. His son: Tim Ramsey and his wife Delia of Huntsville, Texas, Gary Ramsey and his wife Elaine of Little Elm, Texas, and Chad Ramsey of Huntsville, Texas. Grandchildren: Jessie, Sarah, Jackson, Christopher, Justin, Melissa, Kailey, Jenna, Brenton, Amanda, and Courtney. Great grandchildren: Cadence, Xander, Grayson, Carson, Ella, Blake, Brooks, Avery, Oliver, Riley, Eli, McKenzie, Kaden, Kamyrn, Dylan, and Madalyn. Brother: Dennis, Donnie, Ronnie, and James. Sister: Janice.

Carol Ann Lukehart Browne, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 after a long and arduous battle with kidney failure surrounded by her loving family. Carol spent her childhood years growing up in Oklahoma. Her eagerness to learn drove her to pursue numerous studies, degrees, and travels across the world. After graduating Oklahoma City University Law School in 1982, she and her husband moved to Texas where she would practice law for 10+ years. Carol was a beautiful soul, beaming with passion and unfailing love. She poured herself into all she did - as a lawyer; as a teacher and mentor through trial and justice based courses she created and taught to gifted & talented students; as an author extraordinaire with an incredible way with words through her works ‘Rainbows are Circles’, ‘Cabin Rules’, and ‘Life is Sublime Because of Minty Time’; as a volunteer, helping numerous organizations and charitable non-profits care for others in need; and as a deeply spiritual child of God through

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her pursuit of Christ, always seeking to love and help all that crossed her path. She continually pursued a deeper, richer understanding of God and commitment to be obedient to Him. She understood Agape love which she spread through her family, friends, and anyone she encountered. We are secured in knowing that God welcomes His good and faithful servant into His heavenly realm. So many scripture verses embody Carol’s relationship with God. The verse she proclaimed as our family’s verse is Deuteronomy 30:6, “and the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul that you may live.” Carol is survived by her husband Richard Browne, daughter Courtney Browne, mother Patricia Lukehart, and two four-legged ‘people-with-fur-on’ boxer kids Scout and Maggie. A graveside service will be held in Ardmore, Oklahoma where her body will be laid to rest next to her father. We, the family, would ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following ministries/ organizations Carol was passionate about: Desiring God Ministries (https://give. desiringgod.org/), Lone Star Boxer Rescue (https://www. lonestarboxerrescue.com/ info/display?PageID=4958), or Passion Conferences (https://passionconferences. com/give/).