Teddy Royce Giddens of Canyon, Texas died on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the age of 72.
Memorial services were held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the First Baptist Church with Mike Motheral, officiating. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Arrangements were by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.
Teddy Royce was born in Levelland, Texas on May 9, 1950 to Ivy Jane and Wilmer T. Giddens. He had one older brother, Butch Giddens and wife, Janice of Lubbock and older sister, Janie Rogers of Lubbock. Being their baby brother was something he considered a great honor.
He grew up in Sundown, Texas where he graduated in the class of 1968. His hometown meant everything to him.
Endearingly known as "Coach", Ted's greatest joy was often found on the football field. As former head coach of the Canyon Eagles, he was a proud leader of his players and enjoyed coaching under the Friday Night Lights along side many people he called his friends.
Ted was known for his love for his family, a good story, the Dallas Cowboys, Jack Nicklaus, Mickey Mantle, Gus McRae, a massive peanut M&M Dairy Queen blizzard, John Wayne and Johnny Cash.
He is survived by his wife, Terri Giddens of Canyon; his two sons, Toby Giddens and wife Sheila of Amarillo, Tory Giddens and wife Kedra of Fort Worth; and his daughter, Tristi Weston and husband Ben of Canyon. He is also survived by 10 beautiful grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Abigail, Nathan, Luke, Hannah, Audrey, Casey, Jack, Adalyn, Brinley, and Seth.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Jane Giddens and Wilmer Thomas Giddens; his brother-in-law, CL. Rogers; his self-proclaimed favorite mother-in-law, Joy Holmes; and his three-legged dog, Yogi.
The family requests that donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association to help combat this brutal disease and provide support for their families, www.lbda.org.
Lawanda Zo Moran Moore was born to Carl and Velma Moran on October 31, 1933. As a young girl, she spent many hours skating in her parents' portable skating rink. She and Kenneth Moore were married on May 29, 1950 in Vernon, Texas. They were married for 66 years prior to his death in 2016. Four children were born to this union.
Lawanda was a true Proverbs 31 woman. Her Lord and His will came first in her life. She leaves a beautiful legacy of a Christian wife, mother, and grandmother for her family and all that knew her. She taught many, both young and old, about the Lord and His love. Kenneth had the blessing of her helping keep his home, raising their children in the ways of the Lord, and as he served as an elder and minister in the Lord's church.
"Pink" MaMaw loved her 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. And would have loved the 3 on the way just as much. Her family has wonderful memories of hiking, shopping, cooking, playing games, and just spending time together. They have treasured mementos of her artistic talent in paintings and quilts.
All those that came to know Lawanda were amazed by her wonderful attitude and beautiful smile. She brightened the day and added joy everywhere she went. Her smile and joy will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include; daughter, Gwyn Hanes; son, Bobby Moore and wife Claudia; daughter, Kenna Zetzsche and husband Bobby; son, Bret and wife Lisa; 13 grandchildren, Denea, Kyle, Shae, Kade, Cason, Kendy, Tierney, Kara, Brittany, Lindy, Katy, Dylan, and Anthony; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 5:30 - 7:00 pm at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw 8310 S. Coulter St. Amarillo TX.
Funeral Service: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at San Jacinto Church of Christ 823 S. Mississippi St. Amarillo TX.
In Lieu of Flower make contributions to:
Unify Evangelistic Disaster Relief, C/O Waterloo Road Church of Christ, 4404 E Waterloo Road, Edmond OK 73034
New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales, New Mexico 88130
It is with great sadness the family of Barbara (Crow) Barnett announce her death on April 18th, 2023. A private service was held. Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Barbara was born on February 2, 1940 in Hereford, TX. Her birth was marked by Groundhog day and a snowstorm. Spring must have come early that year. She was the 3rd child of Clifford and Madge Crow and their first baby born in a hospital. Her sense of adventure was nurtured in childhood as the family moved to Arkansas, East Texas and Washington state before returning to settle in Friona when Barbara was a Senior in high school. She graduated from Friona High School in 1957 and set out to Omaha, Nebraska to train for a job in the airline industry. Those plans were interrupted when she eloped with Gerald Barnett on St Patrick's Day (March 17), 1958 and moved to Lubbock. Together they set out on adventures of their own while raising three children; Vicki, Michael and Mark.
In Lubbock, Gerald attended Texas Tech and worked while Barbara made a home and raised the children. Armed with a new degree, they set out to teach for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in both Arizona and New Mexico. Once the kids were all in school, Barbara went to work outside the home. She worked at the kids' schools in various capacities and then went to work for Union Geothermal Company in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico. When Gerald retired from teaching, the family moved for Barbara's job opportunities with Union. First to Houston and then to Amarillo. One last opportunity led Barbara and Gerald back to Los Alamos, NM where Barbara worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory until her retirement in 1995. They returned to the Panhandle and settled in their home north of Bovina where they lived at the time of her death. She and Gerald celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary just before her death.
Barbara was a loving, giving person for whom family was all important. She taught her children to love the outdoors and the simple things in life. She always nurtured her children's dreams and was happy for their successes. She grieved and cried with them when there were losses and hard times. She took care of parents as they aged and passed away. She always had time for the people who needed her.
Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Madge Crow, her oldest brother, Gary Crow, and her baby sister, Linda Lancaster.
Left to carry on her memory are her husband, Gerald; her three children, Vicki, Michael (Martha) and Mark (Elizabeth); her 5 grandchildren, Julia Barrett, Jacob Barnett, William Barnett, McKenzie Barnett and Benjamin Barnett; and her three great-grandsons, Riggs, Boone, and Sonny Barrett. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Nancy Norwood, brother Larry Crow, nieces and nephews and her much loved cats.
Barbara was well known for her love of animals and her many rescues throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, she would be happy to know that people made a donation in her name to the Friona animal rescue, Parmer Paws PO Box 333 Friona, Texas 79035.
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