Louree Compton

Louree Compton Louree Compton, age 82, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was born July 18, 1924, in Manor, Texas. Louree was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. As the wife of an army officer, she traveled the world and had lots of great stories to tell. She devoted her life to her family, spent time volunteering with the Red Cross, and never hesitated to tell you exactly what she thought. Louree is survived by her son, Bill Compton and wife Becky of Bulverde, Tex.; her daughter, Cay Greene and husband Mike of Austin, Tex.; her daughter, Patti Mauck and husband Robert of Elgin, Tex.; her granddaughter, Christie Barber and husband Matt of Round Rock, Tex.; her grandson, Will Compton and wife Jennifer of San Antonio, Tex.; her grandson, Scott Greene of Austin, Tex.; her grandson, Cody Mauck of Elgin, Tex.; her granddaughter, Casey Greene of Austin, Tex., who took great care of her the last couple months, four precious great-grandchildren, Haleigh Compton, Blake Compton, Brooke Barber, Blakely Barber; and her brother, Pat Lockwood Jr. of Arizona. Louree also has a large extended family of nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death a short two months ago by her sweetheart and husband of 58 years, William Ira Compton; her grandson, Russell Blake Compton; her mother, Vinie Lockwood; her father, Pat Lockwood, her brother, Barney Lockwood and her sister, Mary Katherine Dittlinger. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2007, at the Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N Lamar Blvd. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Texas. Pallbearers will be Mike Anderson, Bert Flanery, Julian Lockwood, Philip Lockwood, Bob Long and Tommy Mayes. The family would like to sincerely thank Dorothy Gilden for her loving care and friendship. We also deeply appreciate Ronie Spector with Heart to Heart Hospice, and all of the prayers and support from the brothers and sisters with Prayer Warriors.