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Thelma Barlow Obituary
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HARLINGEN,TX.-Thelma Petty Barlow 87, passed away on December 18, 2012 as the result of a stroke at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children, Lawton Petty in 1978.
She is survived by her husband, Alvin Doyle Barlow of Harlingen, TX; her sister, Marie Looney Haney of Weslaco, TX and her four children: Fredrick Lawton Petty of Laguna Vista, Tx, Teresa Mae Green of Harlingen, TX, Evelyn Marie Harrell of Robstown, TX and Carol Ann Sawyers of Caddo Lake, Louisiana, and 8 grandchildren.
Thelma attended high school in Longview, TX where she met Lawton and they moved to San Benito, TX in 1943 and started a family in 1945. Several years later they moved to Laguna Heights, TX where they owned and operated The Picniker grocery store, a landmark of the area for many years.
Thelma was a devoted mother and an amazing artist who loved to paint in oil, watercolor and acrylic. She attended the Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church on Ed Carey Drive in Harlingen, Texas.
Honoring Thelma's wishes to be cremated. There will be no local services held.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard Lawton Harrell
December 24, 2022
Christmas time was the best with Grandma. We miss her and love her and know if we keep the Faith and Love of Jesus Christ we have the opportunity to see her again. I love you Grandma. Merry Christmas
Cheryl Fulcher
January 2, 2013
Years of time have come and gone, but memories of Aunt Thelma are like yesterday. Taking vacations "down south" was alway enjoyable knowing that Thelma would have stories to tell, shopping to do or food on the table. Still remember the pile of shrimp she fed dad until he grew gills. Thank you Aunt Thelma for the bags of candy from The Picknicer, thanks for your visits and shopping trips to Dallas, and most of all thanks for taking me to Las Vegas even thou we didn't see Elvis. Your with my dad, (your brother) and my brother now, so sit back laugh and tell stories. Always Loved You, Cheryl Looney Fulcher
Roetta Harrell
January 2, 2013
Thelma would have said "she's a blonde." It is no not know. Like the time I made coffee cake with coffee grinds instead of brewed coffee. Thelma laughed so hard at me. We had fun together.
Amber Harrell
January 2, 2013
You were such a caring and loving person. We are fortunate to have had you in our lives. You made me feel welcomed and loved. We miss you!
Little Richard Harrell
January 2, 2013
The best memories of Christmas I ever had was with the family at grandmas. Grandma kept the family together. You were always smiling and when you laughed it was such a pleasant feeling. I'm going to miss you but I know you are in a better place.
Richard Harrell
January 1, 2013
Thelma will be missed and just know that I love you and will continue to take good care of your daughter. Love,Richard Harrell
Evelyn Harrell
January 1, 2013
Mom, you were the light of my life. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers and I love you with all my heart,soul and mind. Love,Evelyn
Roetta Harrell
December 31, 2012
Know one will ever know how much I loved my second Mom. Thelma was someone that I respected and loved. My memories of her will never die. She was always there for me. Thelma was the best Mom anyone could ever ask for.
December 31, 2012
What will we do without her? Our hearts are heavy now, but we will always have wonderful memories of Thelma to hold close and cherish from now until we see her again. Janie and Freddy
December 31, 2012
My heart is truly broken but I do know we will be together again. Words can not express how much I love and miss you. Love forever, Evelyn
December 29, 2012
Our Mama will be missed dearly. But now she is with Grandma and Daddy. I'm sure Elvis is there too.
We'll Love you forever.
Carol
Kelly Anderson
December 28, 2012
Your physical presence is gone, but you live on in our hearts. Always a lady, you gave the girls and me some of my fondest childhood memories. We miss you.
Lawton Hervey
December 28, 2012
I miss her a lot and I feel very sad. She was one of sweetest people I have ever met. But she lived a long happy life which is very good. She spoiled me rotten! One day I will see her again. Love, Lawton
Kimberly Hervey
December 28, 2012
Grandma was kind, gentle, and loving. She was everything good in this world. I feel incomplete with her, but she is finally a true angel. She has waited many years to be reunited with her love ones. She will be missed. I love you, Grandma.
Diane Bauer
December 27, 2012
We always very much enjoyed visiting with her. And have a painting of hers. She will be missed.
Frank Bauer
December 20, 2012
A wonderful, strong, and generous woman... A delightful neighbor... May our memories help us through these difficult days...
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