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Billie Theiss Obituary

Billie Jean Theiss 80, of Klein, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 . She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Edwin G. "Butch" Theiss; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ronald G. Theiss and Melanie; daughters, LaVonne Dale Theiss, Yvonne Gale McKirahan and Sandra Lynne Theiss; brother and sister-in-law, David and Kerri Armstrong; 5 grandchildren: 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Friday, February 17, at Spring Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lucian Stohler and the Rev. Mark Estep presiding. Interment will be at Klein Memorial Park on 2920. Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Baptist Church, Memorial Hermann/Woodlands Palliative Care Program or Vitas Hospice,. The family would especially like to thank the nursing staff at Vitas for their kind and compassionate care during her final days.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 15, 2012.

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Jack Larner

February 18, 2012

Butch and Family:

Rudy Zoch just alerted us to the sad news. You and yours are much on our minds in these mountain wilds of central PA. Miss ya'll much. Take good care,

Jack Larner, Altoona, PA

Vickie Winthrop

February 17, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Ron's mother. Just know your family will be in our thoughts and our prayers.

February 17, 2012

May the bereaved family of Ms. Theiss, be comforted by looking forward to a time when all causes of death and the suffering that follows will be eradicated forever by our loving Heavenly Father. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.

Cecil Crenwelge

February 17, 2012

Our thoughts are with you at this time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Cecil & Lois Crenwelge

Russell & Judy,Burk, McRae

February 16, 2012

Dr.Ronald and all the Theiss famly we are so sorry for your grate loss you are all in our prayers and our thoughts God hold You all close in this time of grate loss

Larry Gerhart

February 16, 2012

Mr. Theiss:

So saddened to hear of Ms. Billie Jean's passing. I know how much you miss her already. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours through this difficult time.

February 16, 2012

Lieber Butch und liebe Familie,

mit tiefer Trauer haben wir von Billie Jeans Heimgang erfahren. Wir trauern mit Euch und senden unser tiefes Mitgefühl. Wir werden für Billie beten und ihr in der Kirche von Bottenhorn ein Licht anzünden.
Volker Theis from Bottenhorn, Germany

February 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We rejoice with you for the precious time you had with her and her time with Christ now.

The Pounds Family

Eddie & Mary Hunter

February 16, 2012

For the family of Billie Jean Theiss.

February 16, 2012

"Mr. Theiss. We are sorry for your loss and will try to make it to the funeral. You and your family are in our prayers."

Ken & Barbara Gerhart
(McMahan, Texas)

February 16, 2012

Butch and Sandy,

We are all saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family. May you take comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your wife and mother. God will you give you peace and comfort during this time and he will continue to bless the Theiss family.

The Klein Bearkat Baseball Family

Betty and Joe Biggerstaff

February 16, 2012

Melanie and Ron you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this time of great loss. May your memories comfort you. We will be thinking of the entire family. Our love,

February 15, 2012

My condolences go out to the family of Ms. Theiss. You can be comforted by looking forward to a time when all causes of death and the grief it brings, will be annihilated forever by our Heavenly Father.

Carol Hahn-Torrence

February 15, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all, Butchie, Ronnie, Yvonne, Lavonne and Sandy. I will always treasure great memories with your mom. May she rest in peace.

Karen Ray Plummer

February 15, 2012

I am thinking of you all during this most difficult time...hold on to all the wonderful memories with all of your heart, knowing Billie Jean is at peace and with her Lord and Savior.

Eddie Hunter

February 15, 2012

We are truly sorry for the loss. My parents always enjoyed their visits with Billie Jean over coffee and reminicinsing over the past.

February 15, 2012

We have all lost a great friend who will be missed but who will always be loved by those she touched. Our prayers now are raised for Butch, Ronnie & Melanie, Lavonne, Yvonne, Sandy and the rest of the family in the hope their loss is cushioned by His love and grace.

The Barrington Family

February 15, 2012

To Ronnie, Melanie, John Robert and Paul, you have our most gentle condolences. We will share in your grief but take joy at your mom's presence with the Lord forever.

Mark and Linnis

February 15, 2012

Ron and Melanie and sons, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Tom and Traci Wharton

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