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She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Gumm.
There will be no services. She will be interred in Arkansaw Memorial Cem- etery in Arkansaw, Wiscon- sin, at a later date.
In memory from her lov- ing family.
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Nancy Joan Moffitt
Joanie was born in Farmersville, Texas to John and Rushia James on March 27, 1933. She entered into eternal life on October 28, 2002, at her son Jerry's home in Lake Isabella.
She was a very upbeat person who loved to enter- tain, laugh, and enjoy life. One of her greatest joys was to dance and bring enjoy- ment to others. She was very active in the ministry of her church, the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.
Joanie was especially proud of her Texas roots. Whenever she would men- tion Texas, she would place her hand over her heart. She left Texas at the age of nine with her family during the Dust Bowl era. Her trip to California was likened to John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. She was a very interesting person to talk with about the trip.
Graveside services were held in Shafter Cemetery in Shafter, California on Fri- day, Nov. 1, 2002, with her son, Elder Jerry of the Mt. Mesa Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, officiating.
Joanie will be missed by her many friends, and es- pecially by her family.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned fu- neral home.
Beulah Quiocho
Beulah Quiocho passed away in her sleep on Octo- ber 31, 2002. She was 80 years old.
Beulah was born on Au- gust 22, 1922 in Stockton, Califomia. Her parents were on their way to California by wagon train, and they had to stop the wagon train in Stockton for her birth, so she was indeed, a native Californian.
Beulah was married to Leroy Smith and had three children, Darrel Smith of Lake Isabella, Darlene Quiocho of Lake Isabella, and Dianne Kopenski of La- guna Hills.
After the death of her husband she married Clay Quiocho, and resided in West Covina. On his death she moved to Lake Isabella and resided with her son, Darrell and his wife, Janet.
She is survived by her three children, nine grand- children, and seven great grandchildren.
There was a viewing on Monday, November 4 at Valley Mortuary and ser- vices and interment at Rose Hills in the Los Angeles area on November 5.
Beulah was a member of St. Jude's church in Wofford Heights. She was a loving mother and fiercely proud of her children and family.
She was a lover of na- ture and enjoyed watching the birds from her window and enjoying the scenery here in our beautiful moun- tains. She loved dancing and music and especially singing. She had been known to break out in song if the occasion called for it. We commend her now to heaven and the angels and I'm sure she will take ad- vantage of that situation to sing a song or two.
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Delma Lee Barnes
Delma was born on June 15, 1930 in West Virginia to Forest and Edith Haggarty. She passed away on Oct. 23, 2002 at her home in Wofford Heights with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Jack M. Barnes and her stepson Barry Barnes. She is survived by daugh- ters Brenda Radmacher of Van Nuys and Bonnie Barnes-Harper of Wofford Heights; stepson, Jack Barnes of Canton, Ohio; grandchildren Gloria, John, Lisa, Sean, and Christian of California and Tracy, Audra, Jack Jr., Barry Jr., Cherrie, and Mike of Ohio.
Graveside services were held at the Kern River Val- ley Cemetery in Wofford Heights on October 25, 2002 with Hoffmann Chap- lain Bert Simpson presid- ing.
She worked at the Val- ley Kitchen where she met many of her friends. She and Jack owned the Arcade Saloon and many evenings she worked there. She was a hard worker in all her en- deavors.
Delma was very gentle and kind and will be missed by her family and friends. However, her love and fond memories will be in the hearts of her family forever. Her desire was for those she left behind to rejoice and be happy, for she is at peace. She strongly be- lieved we would all be to- gether again and she would be waiting with open arms.
Services were entrusted to Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned fu- neral home.
Francis "Frank" Louis Schwartz
Frank was bom in Wilkes- Barre, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1915 to Henry and Mar- garet Schwartz and entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2002, at Kern Valley Hos- pital in Mt. Mesa.
He married Dorothy Caron on February 13, 1943 in Fall River, Massachusetts. They have enjoyed 59 years of marital bliss. They moved to Lakewood, California and stayed until he retired in 1975, at which time they moved to the Kern River Valley area. Prior to moving here, they would spend va- cations at the Rivernook Campground in Kemville.
Frank loved to camp and fish for trout. He also loved his rose garden, where he grew beautiful roses. He was a great one for barbecuing and would enjoy a glass of wine while doing so.
He was a life member of the VFW.
Frank is survived by his wife Dorothy of Weldon; "son" Rod Blankenship of California; daughter, Cynthia Kinney of Washing- ton; brother, Harry Schwartz of Virginia; sister, Emma Foisy of Massachusetts; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Services were entrusted to Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned fu- neral home.
Kenneth Archie Taylor
Kenneth Archie Taylor, age 82, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, Oc- tober 28, 2002. He was bom in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on February 23, 1920, and served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.
He and his beautiful wife, LaDonna, who preceded him into the Father's arms, moved to Califomia in 1951. They lived in Bishop for ap- proximately 16 years, then moved to the Kem River Val- ley in 1967. He worked for Southern California Edison for 30 years and had been retired for approximately 20 years. He was a very Godly man with great faith in his Lord Jesus Christ.
A beautiful example of love.
A service was held on Fri- day, November 1, 2002, at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, with Pastor Eric Malamma officiating. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, in Princeton, Minne- sota.
Kenneth Archie Taylor is survived by three children, Dale Taylor of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Carolyn Brown of Lancaster, California, and Marilyn Truedel of Ukiah, California. He had seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ser- vices were arranged by Valley Mortuary.
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"Suds" Eddie Edwards 2-17-1942-11-2-1997
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I miss you more every day. Cross my heart.
Jeannie
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Marie Hitchcock
Marie Hitchcock was born Aug. 18, 1910 in Cookeville, Tenn. to Zeb and Hilda Kirby.
In 1929 she saw George (Arson as his friends and family knew him) Hitchcock walking down the opposite side of the main street in Hooker, Okla. and said, "] am going to marry that man!" It was love at first sight. They were married on Sept. 5 of that year, and were together until he died on July 2, 1974. In 1941 they moved to California, where Arson worked for Standard Oil in El Segundo and she worked for Hoffman's Television, among other places. Dur- ing the war she was a welder in the shipyards. They had three children, Clifford, Georgia and Kenny, but also helped raise their nephew, Charlie Hitchcock, for several years and raised one grandchild, Cheri Horgan. In 1967 they moved to the Kern River Valley to retire, and they were very active in the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. They loved to camp and fish. After "Pop" died in 1974
Mattie lived with her chil- dren for most of the rest of her life, but that did not mean she wasn't active. She traveled all over the United States, took cruises, and visited relatives every- where. She ice-skated for the first time at the age of 75!
Mattie finally rejoined Ar- son on Oct. 25, 2002 in Wichita Falls, Texas. I am sure there was a mighty homecoming that night, as she was preceded by her parents. her husband, a grandson, Steve Horgan, two sisters, Alice Hill and Maud Hitchcock, and a brother, Millard Lee Kirby, and numerous cousins she was close to.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Cliff and Bettie Hitchcock of Wichita Falls. Texas; son and daughter-in-law Ken- neth and CoeAnna
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Kickapoo, Texas; daughter Georgia Hayes of Wofford Heights; Charlie Hitchcock of Calabasas, Calif. and his family; grandson Chip Hitchcock and his wife Anita of Wichita Falls, Texas and their daughters Stasia and Carol Jean and their fami-
lies; granddaughter Linda Bergeron of Mississippi and her children Elana and Kelly Wayne and their children; granddaughter Donna Carlos and her husband Bert of Washington state and her husband Chris and Jennifer and their children; granddaughter Cheri Horgan and her children JJ and Stevie, all of Delaware; granddaughter Crysta and Michael Icone and their fam- ily of Washington DC; granddaughter Billie Lofty of Wofford Heights and ner children Randi, David and George and their children: granddaughter Julie Chapman of Lake Isabella and her children Chester and Billy Ray; granddaugh- ter Laura Hitchcock of Ken- tucky and her children: grandson Jim Hitchcock of Florida; grandson Bill Smith and his wife Lupe and their children of Las Vegas, Ne- vada; and Steve's son Ja- son Horgan and his family of Orange County, Calif.
Mattie was buried 'in Cookeville, Tenn., next to her husband, on Oct. 28, 2002.
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John Walter Griggs
John Walter Griggs was born to Lovina Angela Rhoads and Charles Bruce Griggs on Oct. 27, 1930 in San Diego, Calif. and passed away Nov: 5, 2002 in Delano. Calif. John s parents preceded him in death.
John made his own way starting at the age of 14. He was a true self-made man. John joined the U.S. Army on his 18th birthday He went to Germany and built roads and bridges for our men. He was a true American.
John was a union man. He was a member of Op- erating Engineers Local 12 for 38 years and proud of it. He was a workingman. John came to the Kern River Valley in 1968 to work on the Freeway. He thought Bodfish was the
perfect place ? wie ang spent his las ' vears as a permanent 3c dfish Car yon resident.
John was a member ct the Moose Lodge. the American Legion, and à loyal member of the Veter ans of Foreign Wars.
John loved to dance ar : attended the Senior Darce on Wednesday nights a™ the Senior Center anc spent time with his mary friends. He was loved ano respected by so many.
In addition to his par- ents, John was preceded in death by his sisters Mar- garet, Mary and Patricia: his brother, Steven: his niece, Cathy; his good friend Mike Mikesell: and his bull terrier. Buster
John is survived by three brothers. Charies, Bill ano Bernard; brother-in-law George; nieces and neph- ews whom he dearly loved: his daughters, Elizabeth and Dena; grandsons Paul, Brad and Colton: his only granddaughter, Baby Jordan: his friend Lewis. his mother-in-law. Virginia; and many special children and friends who know who they are. At home he leaves his bull terrier Zeus, and his wife and partner, Linda, who loves and misses him very muci ..
This world has lost a good and honest man.
Private arrangements by the Lake Isabella Fu- neral Home.
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Frank D. R. Corcoran
Frank D.R.Corcoran, 65, passed away Oct. 26, 2002 at Kern Valley Hospital.
Frank was born in Ivanhoe, Calif. on May 31,1933. Frank was retired from Occidental Petroleum Corp. Frank had served in the Army and Army Reserve and had a Associate's De- gree in Physiology and a Bachelor's Degree in Sci- ence and Engineering.
Frank was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Rod and Gun Club here in Wofford Heights. Frank is survived by his wife Tammy Corcoran; mother Flora: brother Don; two sisters Betty and Pat: two daugh- ters, Sandy and Kelly Ann; three step-children, Allison. Garrett and Erin: and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Frank was a good friend to many and a loving hus- band to his wife Tammy. and leaves behind many memories to those he called his friend. Frank will be missed by many but not for- gotten.
Frank will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cem- etery in Riverside, date still pending.
Nancy Carol Gaylord
Nancy Carol Gaylord, 49, of Lake Isabella for the past five years, died Oct. 30 af- ter a long illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1953 in De- troit, Mich. but raised in Cali- fornia. She graduated from North High School in Bakersfield. Nancy married and moved to San Angelo, Texas in 1971, where she was a dialysis specialist nurse for 10 years until she became disabled with her back. Nancy moved back to California in 1997.
She is preceded in death by her father. George E. missed by all who loved her
Gaylord. She is survived by two daughters, Aimee Clifton and Becky Grinsteinner of San Angelo: mother Hesta Mae Eacheron· of Lake Isabella: two sisters and a brother, Nita McCall and George Gaylord of Lake Isabella and Bev Bottomly of Colorado Springs. Colo .: and several nieces and nephews.
Our precious Nancy will be remembered for her never-ending sense of hu- mor. her extravagant love of people and animals and her simple devotion to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Family services were shared on Nov. 7. 2002 in Lake Isabella.
Nelda Jo Baratti
Nelda Jo Baratti passed away Nov. 5, 2002 in Bakersfield.
She was born Nelda Jo McConnell in Texas on Aug. 27, 1927. She came to the Kern River Valley upon re- tirement 25 years ago.
She is survived by her husband, Bob: children Paul, Jenny and Judy and their spouses: and numer- ous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She loved yard sale-ing and was the best friend and neighbor anyone could have. She will be greatly
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Willie Odell Henderson
Willie Odell Henderson entered into eternal life on Nov. 3, 2002. He was born Aug. 3, 1944 in Alamagordo, N.M. and was raised in Johnsondale when it was a lumber mill. He graduated from Johnsondale High School in 1964. He served in the Marine Corps and was a Vietnam vet. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His life was devoted to his wife and to his grandchildren, who adored him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed- ward Cecil Dowell and Royal Joyce Dowell and Delmar Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Terri Henderson of Bakersfield; daughter Patty Frenes and
son-in-law Bob Frenes of Lake Isabella; daughter Tammy Heidelberger and son-in-law Steve
Heidelberger of Lake Isabella; step-daughter Rhonda Esry and son-in- law Tony; step-son Sonny Miranda and wife Kary; granddaughters Brittany Gettig, Amanda Gettig, Tay- lor Esry, and Sheldon Esry; grandsons Bryan Frenes and Cole Frenes of Lake Isabella and Westley Heidelberger of Lake Isabella; sisters Cathy, Frankie, Mildred and Penny; and brothers David and Mike Henderson of Oregon. He will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.
Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
King, and they were mar- ried 54 years before she passed away in 1999.
Fred was a ham radio operator and belonged to the Sidewalk CBers (he was known as "Stanley Steamer"). He enjoyed trav- eling in his RV and loved garage sales.
He is survived by his daughter, Gail Kern of Carson City, Nevada; son Glenn King of Suquamish, Wash .; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two nieces and three nephews. His sister, Carol Robbins of Concord, Calif., passed away the same day as Fred. at 76.
Arrangements by the Neptune Society.
Fredrick Howard King
Fredrick Howard King, 79, passed away at Kern Valley Hospital on Oct. 20, 2002.
Fred was born Sept. 26, 1923 in Alameda, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a WWII veteran. Fred was a Los Angeles City Fire- man and retired after 25 years of service.
He came to the Kern River Valley in 1974, mov- ing to Squirrel Valley. His wife was Jacqueline Anita
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In Loving Memory of Robert William Rieder Nov. 19. 1925 to Oct. 14, 2002
Family and friends please lend me your ear I'd like to tell you something I think you should hear
It's about my Dad and I thought you should know Fate brought us together and we never let go
Dad and I met when I was just two By the time I was three he was my Bob-A-Lou
He took me on as one of his own Helped me through life till I was full grown
He didn't have to, it came from his heart
He just wanted me to have a good start
My life wasn't easy without a mother They moved me around from one place to another
But no matter where I'd end up to be Robert stayed close and watched over me
Little Chrissy Kimmy with a frayed family tree
He's been there in good times, he's been there in bad
Trust me when I say he's the World's Best Dad
I know there were times 1 gave him a scare I worked really hard to give him white hair
Dad always did the best that he could Taught me family values. taught me to be good
He'd be there to catch me when I'd have a fall
Pick me back up and say to stand tall
I imagine that this is what God had in mind
When he created fathers as perfect as mine
A man you can count on. a man you can call Even in those teen years when you knew it all
. My birthday. Christmas or even New Year's
The mailbox would hold some fatherly cheer
His love was loyal, steadfast and true He'd make me smile even when I felt blue
Dad proved to me love is thicker than blood To be proud of yourself to treat others with love
We needed each other as life rolled along Now it looks like I'm the one to be strong
The day has come now I never wanted to see The angels have called, he had to leave me
I sure will miss him and thank God above For blessing my life with Dad's gracious love
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Wendel William Heirigs
Wendell William "Bud" Heirigs, 81, died Nov. 7,2002 at his daughter's residence in Ventura, Calif. Also known as "Butch," he was an opti- cian for 35 years, practicing in Long Beach, Ventura and Orange County, Calif. before retiring and relocating to Wofford Heights.
He was born Nov. 25, 1920 in Freeman, S.D. to Wendel Lawrence Heirigs and Nona Edna (Shoen) Heirigs. Wendel graduated from Colome High School and in advanced study, earned optical degrees from Optical College in Washing- ton, D.C. and Los Angeles City College.
Wendel served in the U.S. Navy as Chief Special Artifi- cer (Optical), during which time he participated in the Philippine Liberation and earned various medals, be- fore being honorably dis- charged in 1946. That same year he married Marion Flo- rence Smith. Wendel was a family man who served as Little League coach and In- dian Guide Leader for his sons. While he loved watch- ing sports, he also appreci- ated the beauty of music, particularly waltzes. His hob- bies were cooking, canning and wine making, as well as camping and fishing. In ad- dition, he was an accom- plished craftsman wood- worker. Together with family and friends, he enjoyed pic- nics at the park, clamming at the beach, barbecues and family reunions. He was also a member of the Los Ange- les Optical Association and a life member of the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars.
Wendel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marion F. Heirigs; sons and daughters- in-law Mark W. and Carol M. Heirigs, Larry W. and Janet L. Heirigs, Kim W. and Catherine Heirigs, and Phillip L. and Barbara J. Heirigs; and daughter and son-in-law Deborah J. Talmadge and Robert L. Carter.
He is also survived by grandsons Scott L. and wife Tanya Heirigs, James W. Heirigs, Blake R. Hammer, Brian W. Hammer, Jay P. Heirigs, Ryan T. Heirigs; granddaughters Michelle L. and husband Gabriel McVey, Stephanie L. Heirigs, Nichole M. Heirigs, and Amanda J. Carter; as well as great-grandson Brett W. Heirigs and great- granddaughter Lauren C. Heirigs.
Other survivors include sister and brother-in-law Lorraine and Lloyd Nance; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Terry Heirigs, Mark and Nina Heirigs, Charles Heirigs and Robert and Betty Heirigs, as well as eight nephews and nine nieces.
Visitation and recitation of the Rosary were Nov. 13, 2002 at Ted Mayr Loma Vista Chapel in Ventura. Funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 14, 2002 at Sacred Heart Church in Ventura. Burial followed at Ivy Lawn Memo- rial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Mayr Fu- neral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, Calif. 93003.
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Claude Hurley, Jr.
Claude Hurley, Jr. was born in Diaz, Ark. on Dec. 17, 1925 to Claude and Retha Hurley.
Claude passed away on Nov. 12, 2002 in Mt. Mesa with his family and friends by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Retha. He is survived by his wife, Vina; sons Kenneth and Randy Hurley; brother Kenneth G. Hurley; sisters Judy Abrew, Jean Woodard, Mae Dunworth, Sue Burbey and Mary Anway; nine grand- children; and 20 great-grand- children.
Claude was a longtime resident of Vacaville, Calif. before retiring to the Kern River Valley, where he en- joyed hunting and fishing.
Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mt. Mesa with burial at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, Calif.
Services were entrusted to the care of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, -a family owned funeral home.
Juanita Falk
Funeral services were held on Nov. 15, 2002 at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights for Juanita Falk, who passed away on Nov. 9, 2002 in Mountain Mesa. Officiat- ing was Pastor Brian Polston. Interment was at the Kern River Valley Cemetery.
Juanita was born Feb. 16, 1922 in Sand Springs, Okla. and moved to California at a young age with her family. She and her husband of 61 years, Dale, met while at- tending church as teenag- ers. They fell in love and were married in 1941 in Tor- rance, Calif. They raised their family there and when Dale retired in 1984 they moved to the Kern River Valley, where they became mem- bers of the Family Life Cen- ter. Juanita loved to crochet and read. She was a won- derful mother, wife and grandmother. She is sur- vived by her husband Dale; son and daughter-in-law Leon and Gloria Falk; daugh- ter Lorretta Merritt; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Bill Dorr; seven grandchil- dren; and nine great-grand- children.
She will be missed by all. Arrangements by Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
Gordon Lee Shay
Gordon Lee Shay entered life on March 9, 1950 in Bakersfield. Raised a people person, Gordon worked for Pacific Telephone as an op- erator, assisting the public with all their needs. Gordon married and raised a daugh- ter. He was a good son, fa- ther and grandfather. Gor- don passed away on Nov. 9, 2002. Graveside funeral ser- vices were held on Nov. 15, 2002, at the Kern Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights, with Pastor Preston North of the Mountain View Southern Baptist Church pre- siding.
Gordon Lee Shay is sur- vived by his mother, Mary Shay of Lake Isabella; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Whiteman and her husband Justin of Reno, Nevada; his sister, Susan Gassett of Long Beach, Calif .; and by two grandchildren, Ashley Whiteman and Dustin Whiteman, both of Reno, Nevada.
Gordon will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services arranged by Val- ley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
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Mattie Hitchcock
Mattie Hitchcock was born Aug. 18, 1910 in Cookeville, Tenn. to Zeb and Hilda Kirby. In 1929 she saw George (Ar- son as his friends and family knew him) Hitchcock walk- ing down the opposite side of the main street in Hooker, Okla. and said, "I am going to marry that man!" It was love at first sight. They were married on Sept. 5 of that year, and were together until he died on July 2, 1974. In 1941 they moved to Califor- nia, where Arson worked for Standard Oil in El Segundo and she worked for
Hoffman's Television, among other places. During the war she was a welder in the shipyards. They had three children, Clifford, Geor- gia and Kenny, but also helped raise their nephew, Charlie Hitchcock, for sev- eral years and raised one grandchild, Cheri Horgan. In 1967 they moved to the Kern River Valley to retire, and they were very active in the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. They loved to camp and fish. After "Pop" died in 1974 Mattie lived with her children for most of the rest of her life, but that did not mean she wasn't active. She traveled all over the United States, took cruises, and vis- ited relatives everywhere. She ice-skated for the first time at the age of 75!
Mattie finally rejoined Ar- son on Oct. 25, 2002 in Wichita Falls, Texas. I am sure there was a mighty homecoming that night, as she was preceded by her parents, her husband, a grandson, Steve Horgan, two sisters, Alice Hill and Maud Hitchcock, and a brother, Millard Lee Kirby and nu- merous cousins she was close to.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Cliff and Bettie Hitchcock of Wichita Falls, Texas; son and daugh- ter-in-law Kenneth and CoeAnna Hitchcock of Lake Kickapoo, Texas; daughter Georgia Hayes of Wofford Heights; Charlie Hitchcock of Calabasas, Calif. and his family; grandson Chip Hitchcock and his wife Anita of Wichita Falls, Texas and their daughters Stasia and Carol Jean and their fami- lies; granddaughter Linda Bergeron of Mississippi and her children Elana and Kelly Wayne and their children; granddaughter Donna Carlos and her husband Ben of Washington state and her husband Chris and Jennifer and their children; grand- daughter Cheri Horgan and her children JJ and Stevie, all of Delaware; granddaugh- ter Crysta and Michael Icone and their family of Washing- ton DC; granddaughter Billie Lofty of Wofford Heights and her children Randi, David and George and their chil- dren; granddaughter Julie Chapman of Lake Isabella and her children Chester and Billy Ray; granddaughter Laura Hitchcock of Kentucky and her children; grandson Jim Hitchcock of Florida; grandson Bill Smith and his wife Lupe and their children of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Steve's son Jason Horgan and his family of Orange County, Calif.
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