Obituaries

Such a sweet lady that I remember from my childhood at East Sherman Baptist Church. She always smiled and said hello. I'm blessed to have known her and had such a good Christian role model. ~ Tina (Taylor) Jansen, ALLEN, Texas

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Dements passing I remember when I was a little girl and I would be in Sunday school class with her and Mildered Bawldwin who was my grandmother she will be missed such a sweet lady my prayers our lifted up for the family. ~ Ashley Smathers Brown, Leonard, Texas

Our prayers are with the family during this time. May the love of God console and comfort her family. I remember seeing Aunt Owanna during our visits to TX and OK when I was a child and teen. ~ Mae Ann Mosley-Mooney, Victorville, California

I remember the first time I saw Aunt Owanna, a young bride, when Uncle Clyde Dement brought her to our home in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Then the last time at cousin Dalane and John Shipp's, in Merit, Texas,about three years ago at a Webb family reunion. We always appreciated Uncle Clyde and Aunt Owanna's care and support during times of trial through the years. ~ Joanna Thomason Smathers, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I had the privilege of talking with Sister Owanna, just before Sunday school, prior to her passing. She was standing there looking at me with that beautiful smile of hers, not saying a word. The smile spoke volumes of her joy in The Lord Jesus and her love and support for me and the minor task I was doing. I smiled back at her and said something to the effect, as we think of those who have gone to be with the Lord this year, just think of what glory we will behold, when we get there! As I recall, her smile actually got a little bigger and she said something to the effect that's right. This dear saint, who greeted me when I was a little neighborhood boy, will no doubt greet all of us who have trusted in the Salvation of The Lord, Jesus Christ, when we arrive in heaven. ~ Tony Blackburn, DENISON, Texas

Cindy and families, we are sorry for your loss but rejoice for your Mom's home-going! We care and pray for your peace during this season. Anita & Duane Carey

I KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN.

To all the Dement Family, We've always loved our dear friend Owanna. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. -Don & Joan Phelps

Aunt Owanna was part of our family we all ways loved her dearly We are sorry for her passing From the family of Granvel Webb ~ Arlene Anderson, littlefield, Texas

Thinking of you all at this time! Blessings! ~ Jerri Boles, Greenville, Texas

To all the Dement family; Marty and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother/Grandmother. Our prayers are with you. Larry & Marty Middendorf..Pottsboro, Texas

Thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this time. Dovie and Richard Hogan Larry and Terry Halliburton

What a wonderful prayer warrior, we will surely miss her at our W.M.U. meeting. May you find peace through your family and friends. A W.M.U. sister in Christ. Pat Caudill ~ Pat Caudill, Denison, Texas

What a precious lady! We are honored to call her family. Our love, Nancy, Jerry, and family ~ Nancy Terpening, Artesia, New Mexico

Aunt Owanna was such a sweet lady---I have wonderful memories of her and her family. ~ Mary (Thomason) Lanier, Ada, Oklahoma