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Johnny Willingham Obituary

Johnny Ruth (McFarland) Willingham died on December 15, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born in Wingate, Runnells County, Texas to Elmer Lee and Mary Rose McFarland. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, her infant twin children (Mary and Vida), her husband Howell Ray Willingham (who died in 1997) and her infant granddaughter Wendee Michelle Willingham.

She is survived by her son Glen R. Willingham and his wife Sharon, daughter Gail Raylene Renfrow and her husband Larry, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was a charter member of South Main Baptist Church of Pasadena, Texas. She taught Sunday school classes for women and children for many years and served in several church positions.

She was a volunteer for twenty-two years at the Strawberry Clinic in Pasadena, Texas, a branch of Harris County Hospital District.

Funeral services will be on Monday, December 19, 2016, 2pm, at Pasadena Funeral Chapel with Dr. Ron Lyles officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale.

Honorary pall Bearers: Larry Renfrow, Kevin, Rusty and Robert Willingham, Ryan Renfrow and Tim Drew. Pall Bearers: Bret Drew, Dakota and Austin Willingham, Zachery and Chaz Ferguson and Michael Bloodworth.

Memorial contributions may be made to South Main Baptist Church of Pasadena, Texas or the American Cancer Society.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Pasadena Citizen from Dec. 17, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.

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Patricia Patel

December 19, 2016

Ms Willingham was such a special lady. I have so many fond memories of her as I was growing up. I even remember Tammie and I spending the night with them and how much fun we had. I am sorry for your loss, but grateful she is with our Father in heaven and with her loved ones! I am praying for your entire family during this difficult time. I love you all!

Patricia (Hudson) Patel

Tammie Drew

December 19, 2016

GG I will miss you so much. Thank you for all the love you have shown me from they day I was born and even in your final hours. When I get to Heaven I want to share with you the gift you gave me in your final week here with us. My heart is full knowing that you were surrounded in love. I will see you again GG. I love you!

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