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Nancy Marcella Fountain

F, #120301, b. 13 July 1888, d. 30 April 1945
Pedigree Link

Family: James Lee McDowell (b. 16 October 1884, d. 29 June 1951)

SonWilliam Howell McDowell+ (b. 3 November 1914, d. 18 July 1990)

Biography

Nancy Marcella Fountain was born on 13 July 1888 in Wilkinson Co., MS. She married James Lee McDowell on 15 December 1903 in Wilkinson Co., MS. She died on 30 April 1945 in Kilbourne, West Carroll Par., LA. She was buried in May 1945 in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, West Carroll Par., LA, Findagrave #90542243.
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Herbert Oscar Leu

M, #120302, b. 2 January 1915, d. 10 February 2004

Parents

FatherStephen Istvan Lagler (b. 18 February 1891, d. 3 November 1930)
MotherErna Leu (b. 1 May 1899, d. 8 July 1919)
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Evelyn Davalt (b. 8 July 1914, d. 27 July 2013)

DaughterShirley Ann Leu+ (b. 8 August 1936, d. 20 January 2015)

Biography

Herbert Oscar Leu was born on 2 January 1915 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. He married Anna Evelyn Davalt, daughter of Samuel Oral Davalt and Nancy Maude Johnson, on 30 June 1934 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Herbert Oscar Leu died on 10 February 2004 in Houston, Harris Co., TX,

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Houston Chronicle (TX) - Thursday, February 12, 2004

HERBERT O. LEU, 89, passed away February 10, 2004. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Evelyn; daughter Shirley Allensworth and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Bob and wife, Susie, Wayne and wife, Stacy, Marvin and wife, Shavonn Allensworth; 7 great-grandchildren and sister, Martha Fiedler. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4115 Blalock. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m., in the Church Sanctuary. Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of usual remembrances memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77057.

He was buried in February 2005 in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #8693378.
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Stephen Istvan Lagler

M, #120303, b. 18 February 1891, d. 3 November 1930
Pedigree Link

Family: Erna Leu (b. 1 May 1899, d. 8 July 1919)

SonHerbert Oscar Leu+ (b. 2 January 1915, d. 10 February 2004)

Biography

Stephen Istvan Lagler was born on 18 February 1891 in Udenberg, Austria. He married Erna Leu on 25 May 1916 in Harris Co., TX. He died on 3 November 1930 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. He was buried in November 1930 in Washington Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #9451920.
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Erna Leu

F, #120304, b. 1 May 1899, d. 8 July 1919
Pedigree Link

Family: Stephen Istvan Lagler (b. 18 February 1891, d. 3 November 1930)

SonHerbert Oscar Leu+ (b. 2 January 1915, d. 10 February 2004)

Biography

Erna Leu was born on 1 May 1899 in Germany. She married Stephen Istvan Lagler on 25 May 1916 in Harris Co., TX. She died on 8 July 1919 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She was buried on 11 July 1919 in Washington Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #9451927.
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Shirley Ann Leu

F, #120305, b. 8 August 1936, d. 20 January 2015

Parents

FatherHerbert Oscar Leu (b. 2 January 1915, d. 10 February 2004)
MotherAnna Evelyn Davalt (b. 8 July 1914, d. 27 July 2013)
Pedigree Link

Family: Billy Lee Allensworth

SonBobby Ray Allensworth+
SonHarold Wayne Allensworth+
SonMarvin Bruce Allensworth+

Biography

Shirley Ann Leu was born on 8 August 1936 in Harris Co., TX. She married Billy Lee Allensworth, son of Oliver Armstrong Allensworth and Ava Velma Cheek, on 14 February 1953. Shirley Ann Leu died on 20 January 2015 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX,

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Shirley Anne Leu Allensworth, 78, passed away on January 20, 2015 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Oscar Leu and her mother, Anna Evelyn Leu. She is survived by her husband, Billy Lee Allensworth. Shirley was born on August 8, 1936, and she and Bill would have celebrated their 62nd Anniversary on February 14th. She is also survived by her son, Bobby Allensworth, and his children, grandson Tyler (Kacy) Allensworth, grandson Nicholas, and by Tyler and Nicholas's mother, Susie Allensworth; son Wayne and daughter-in-law Stacy, son Marvin and daughter-in-law Shavonn, and by a host of friends who were like family to us all.

A Funeral Service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4115 Blalock Road, Houston, TX 77080 at 2:00 pm on Friday January 23, 2015, followed by burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Jan. 23, 2015.

She was buried in January 2015 in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #141674048.
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Lewis Edward Ray, Jr.

M, #120316, b. 5 August 1926, d. 5 April 2013
Pedigree Link

Family: Helen Louise Rabbe

DaughterStacy Louise Ray+

Biography

Lewis Edward Ray, Jr., was born on 5 August 1926 in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX. He married Helen Louise Rabbe on 11 June 1960. He died on 5 April 2013

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Lewis Edward Ray, Jr., 86, of Hamilton, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013.

Lewis was born on August 5, 1926 in Brownwood, Texas. He was the firstborn child of Lewis E. Ray, Sr. and Frances Josephine Francis. In his early years, Lewis Sr. worked for the railroad and the family moved back and forth between Brownwood, Texas and Clovis, New Mexico as his father's job required. Lewis was drafted into World War II in January of 1945, and served in the Army in the Pacific area following Japan's surrender. Upon his return to Texas in October of 1946, he enrolled in Daniel Baker College, where he graduated in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Subsequently, Lewis attended Howard Payne College, graduating with a Master's of Education in 1956.

His first job after graduation was teaching the spring semester sixth grade class at Richland Springs Elementary. Lewis then taught and coached in Hamilton, Texas from 1952 to 1960, where he met Helen Louise Rabbe, whom he married on June 11, 1960. Lewis and Helen then moved to Houston, Texas, where Lewis began a 32-year career at Woodland Acres Middle School in the Galena Park School District. Known to all as "Coach Ray," he taught 8th grade math and coached football, girls and boys basketball, and track. When he retired, Lewis said that of all he had accomplished in his 32 years of teaching and coaching, he was proudest of his having taught all three of his daughters, and his teams winning two Girls Basketball District Championships.

Following his retirement in 1992, Lewis and Helen returned to Hamilton, Texas, where they enjoyed spending time with their extended family, their children, and their grandchildren.

Lewis Ray is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen Louise Rabbe Ray, three daughters, Stacy Ray Allensworth (and her husband Wayne), Kimberly Ray, and Sharla Ray, and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Matthew Allensworth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Josephine Ray, brothers Hubert Benjamin Ray and Robert Macey Ray, and sister Wilda LaVerne Ray Adams.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton, Texas. A graveside service at the New IOOF Cemetery in Hamilton will immediately follow the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 11860 F.M. 218W, Pottsville, Texas 76565. Riley Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Please leave online condolences at www.rileyfuneral.com.

He was buried in April 2013 in New I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TX, Findagrave #110568146.
Lewis Edward Ray, Jr., began military service WW II service, Pacific Theater.
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Oliver Armstrong Allensworth

M, #120325, b. 14 November 1898, d. 21 April 1989
Pedigree Link

Family: Ava Velma Cheek (b. 9 December 1907, d. 8 December 1987)

SonBilly Lee Allensworth+

Biography

Oliver Armstrong Allensworth was born on 14 November 1898 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK. He married Ava Velma Cheek. He died on 21 April 1989 in Harris Co., TX.
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Ava Velma Cheek

F, #120326, b. 9 December 1907, d. 8 December 1987
Pedigree Link

Family: Oliver Armstrong Allensworth (b. 14 November 1898, d. 21 April 1989)

SonBilly Lee Allensworth+

Biography

Ava Velma Cheek was born on 9 December 1907 in Lexington, Cleveland Co., OK. She married Oliver Armstrong Allensworth. She died on 8 December 1987 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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Betty Jo Henson

F, #120327, b. 23 January 1931, d. 1 November 2012

Parents

FatherWalter Turner Henson (b. 2 October 1882, d. 27 November 1965)
MotherMargaret Ella Cook (b. 3 July 1890, d. 4 April 1949)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank Nelson Davalt (b. 14 October 1918, d. 6 August 1971)

DaughterMargaret Ella Casey+
DaughterJenny Lynn Davalt (b. 7 October 1955, d. 23 October 1996)
SonFrank Nelson Davalt, Jr.

Biography

Betty Jo Henson was born on 23 January 1931 in Goose Creek, Harris Co., TX.1 She married Frank Nelson Davalt, son of Samuel Oral Davalt and Nancy Maude Johnson, on 25 February 1955. Betty Jo Henson died on 1 November 2012 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX,

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

GALVESTON —Betty Jo Davalt, a longtime resident of Galveston, passed away at her home surrounded by family on November 1, 2012. Betty Jo was born on January 23, 1931 in Goose Creek, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Ella Falkenberg and husband Gary; son, Frankie Davalt; grandchildren, Nelson Davis, Roy Davis, Opal Davis and Jennifer Fiesel; great grandchildren, Michael Fiesel, Roy Davis, Jr., Shane Davis, and Devon Fiesel. Close family also include Arturo Medina and Mike Fiesel.

She will be dearly missed. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houston, Texas under the direction of Heights Funeral Home.

Published November 3, 2012

Galveston Daily News

NOTE: All the grandchildren and great-grandchildren mentioned in the above obituary are from her marriage to John Henry Casey.

She was buried in November 2012 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #140939537.
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Citations

  1. [S2725] Goose Creek, ED 101-25, sheet 9B, Household 194, 1940 Federal Census, Harris County, Texas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 4198.