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Lugene "Lu" Akard Westbrook

06/19/1951 - 02/03/2020

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Obituary For Lugene "Lu" Akard Westbrook

Lugene “Lu” Akard Westbrook, 68, of Sherman, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3rd, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan on June 19th, 1951 to Jack and Genevieve Akard. Lu graduated from Sherman High School in 1969. She married Bryan Westbrook on September 17th, 2014. Lu retired from The LeCrone Law Firm in 2014 as a legal assistant, but her true passions were singing and her family. She was a very well-known musician and had graced this area with gorgeous vocal talent for over 30 years. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Shelley Taylor and Dean Taylor of Bells, TX; a son, Christopher Williams of Oklahoma City, OK; a stepdaughter and her husband, Meghan Weber-Stoyer and Donnie Weber-Stoyer of Sadler, TX; a stepson and his wife, Cary Herrin and Lindsey Herrin of McKinney, TX; two grandsons, Cain Williams of Sherman, TX, and Nicholas Baxley of San Marcos, TX; a great-grandchild, Amayah Mitchell of Denison, TX; three brothers and their wives, Perry Akard and Tommie Akard of Oklahoma City, OK; Jack Akard and Teresa Akard of Texarkana, TX; Randy Akard and Vicky Akard of Hope, AR; one sister and her husband, Jodee Stocki and Gregg Stocki of Nashville, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Genevieve Akard, and her brother and his wife, David and Lois Akard.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center in Pottsboro, TX, in the Maritime Ballroom.

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  • 02/16/2020

    John Logan Hall

    Bryan and Family: very sorry for the loss you'll have suffered. I was unaware of her illness. Bryan, my best to you as we have known each other for a long time. My prayers to all the family, as she now has eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ. Always your friend, John Logan Hall

  • 02/12/2020

    Michele Roberts

    Lu was a beautiful old soul. I enjoyed our many conversations. She was strong and a fighter. I send love and prayers to Bryan and Shelly. She will be missed. Love to all, Michele Roberts

  • 02/12/2020

    Martha Kate McCord

    I love my memories of summer nights in the '60s, our families in the McGee street area, all the parents having gathered on one driveway chatting away, the kids racing around or sitting in the St.Augustine hanging out. We could still see the Milky Way! Lugene, you were a dear childhood friend and companion in choir. I rejoice in your joy of life and your heart of song.

  • 02/12/2020

    Nancy Bush Shirley

    SHS 1969 Class Reunion in 2014 at the Municipal Ballroom. Lynn Mitchuson, Rebecca Mosley Gafford, Barbara Sadler , Lugene Akard Westbrook and Marla Dean. Lu and Marla are both in their heavenly homes now.

  • 02/12/2020

    Nancy Bush Shirley

    Such a sweetheart....Heaven certainly gained an angel for God's choir. May you family and friends be comforted at this time. She was a true inspiration to us all. The photo is from our 2014 SHS High School reunion.

  • 02/12/2020

    Billy Holcomb

    Lugene forever our special lady & friend Billy H.

  • 02/04/2020

    Billy Holcomb

    My Sweet Precious Friend, May the Lord Hold you in his arms, and take to your loved ones to be together Forever. We will miss you, but you took the trip surrounded by his special angels.

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