Andrea C. Freeman, 67, of Amarillo died Friday, March 26, 2010.

Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010 in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with the Rev. Shayne Raulston of My Father’s House officiating.

Andrea Carolyn Duke Freeman was born July 22, 1942, and went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 26, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Duke; her mother, Lecia Mae Gray; and her sister, Luella Jean Walker.

She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, William Ross Freeman Sr.; her brother, Blanton Nash and his wife Glenda of Oklahoma City; and her aunt, Lavera Moore of Denver.

To the union of Andrea and William, five children were born, Felicia Pier and husband Columbus of Bryan, Stephanie Winters and husband Chet of Sacramento, Calif., Theola Woods of Mesquite and William R. Freeman Jr. and Myron Freeman, both of Amarillo. Included with her children, left to mourn are a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Though she was born in Watonga, Okla., she spent the vast majority of her life in Amarillo, where among many things she enjoyed gardening, watching televised sports and spending time with her family.

Her words and laughter will be sorely missed as will the wisdom that she always seemed to be able to convey to her family. Every moment of her life was filled with thoughts about what she could do to make her family better and happier. Near the end of her journey, she was laughing and telling stories about her life and reliving shared moments with her family members. Her resolve and strength were impenetrable as she faced the challenges of her illness. In her final moments, she knew that she was loved. Without question, she will be deeply missed by her family and others but there is celebration because she’s in a better place.

Jimmie Ray Hopson, 52, of Amarillo died Monday, March 22, 2010.

Services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Central Church of Christ with the Rev. Dan Bouchelle, pastor, officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

Jimmie was born April 10, 1957, in Amarillo to Ray and Florida Hood Hopson. He was reared in Amarillo and graduated in 1976 from Palo Duro High School. He was a Christian and enjoyed meeting and socializing with people. He worked for San Jacinto Baptist Church for several years and was most recently employed by Central Church of Christ, where he enjoyed his work.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hopkins; his wife, Gerita Hollings; two sisters, Melba Johnson and Velinda Hood; and two brothers, Lawrence Hopson and Jerry Hopson.

Survivors include a son, Jimmie Ray Hopson Jr. and wife Krystal of Amarillo; a daughter, Thais Hopson of Amarillo; his mother, Florida Hopson of Amarillo; a brother, Perry Hopson of Amarillo; and numerous grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives. He also raised Roshanda Grady, the daughter of a special friend, Demetria Grady.

Zola Mae Harris, 82, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church with Darrel D. Fincher, pastor, officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

Zola Mae was born April 10, 1927, in Tatum, Rusk County, to Jessie and Cellie Bell Glaspie. She was the fifth of eight children. She moved to Amarillo in 1946 and was united in marriage to the late Burka Lee Harris Sr.

Zola Mae united with Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church on October 2, 1960, and was a loyal and faithful member until her death. Through the years, she served under the pastorates of four pastors as a longtime member of the church choir and Women’s Missionary Society.

Zola Mae never gave up on attending church services. After suffering infirmities of health, she always managed to acquire a ride to and from church services. She loved the Lord and her church, and she showed a constant spirit of love toward her pastors and fellow church members.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years on June 21, 2003; her parents; three sisters; and three brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Glasper of Houston and Burka Lee Harris Jr. and wife Janis of Austin; a daughter, Shirley Ann Harper and husband Jerry of Dallas; a brother, John Waldron and wife Lou of Houston; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law.

Annie M. White, 66, of Amarillo died Monday, March 22, 2010.

Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 in New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop James M. Mims, pastor, and the Rev. Leroy Green, pastor of Seventh-day Adventist Church of Palestine, officiating, and Bishop Leonard Chatham of Full Armor Ministry in Lubbock assisting. Burial in Llano Cemetery by Golden Gate Mortuary, 1416 N. Hughes St.

Annie was born in Lorenzo to Adell Viola White. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She also enjoyed quiet evenings in front of the television.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and a sister; and a precious granddaughter.

Survivors include five brothers, Robert Lee White of Amarillo and Elder Leroy Green and wife Josie, Sammy Greene and wife Belva, John D. Green and Larry D. Green and wife Mary, all of Lubbock; five sisters, Vera L. Dial and husband Tommy, Willie J. Ume and husband Ejindu, Linda J. Greene, Rebecca A. Green and husband Anthony and Lavonnie Y. High and husband Gary, all of Lubbock; five wonderful children, Mary J. Chiles and husband Robert and Brenda J. Witherspoon and husband Roosevelt, all of Lubbock, and Ruthie N. White-Stephenson and husband Don, Patricia A. Cooks and Robert D. Cooks, all of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a loving aunt, Della Mae Cooper and husband Marshall of Lubbock.

Viewing was March 26, 2010 at the funeral home.

The family will be at 2110 Clara Lane No. 3.

Ruby Smith, 78, of Amarillo died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Emmanuel Church of Amarillo with the Rev. Joe Taylor, pastor, and the Rev. Gary Thomas of Greater Faith Mission Church officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

Ruby was born October 8, 1931, in Wellington, where she grew up and was educated. She moved to Amarillo in 1951 and was an Amarillo resident for 59 years. She was a member of the Grand Court Order of Calanthe.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Sue Jones of Amarillo; a grandson, Merchant Jones of Amarillo; a great-granddaughter, Chantel Jones Owensby of Amarillo; and special family members, Sonya Owensby, Jalen McCoy, Brae Johnson and Danny Brigham, all of Amarillo.

BORGER - Linda March Harley, 59, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, in Amarillo.

Services were at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010 in First Baptist Church in Borger with the Rev. Steve Taylor officiating. A second service will be at noon Saturday in First Baptist Church in Childress with the Rev. Vurn Martin of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church of Amarillo and the Rev. James Bradford of Oklahoma City as eulogist. Burial in Childress Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

Linda was born September 1, 1950, in Amarillo. She was reared in Childress and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age while attending St. John Baptist Church.

Linda attended the historical J.J. Rhodes School and graduated in May 1970. She attended Clarendon College. She was employed as a correctional officer in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Clements, Bates and Jordan Units until her health failure.

Linda was an active member of First Baptist Church in Borger under the pastorage of Steve Taylor. She especially enjoyed the Sunday school and special music.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, B.C. Cornish and Larry Harley; a sister, Kathy D. March Pride; and her grandparents, Ruby and O.D. Nickerson Sr.

Survivors include a daughter, Ashley Cornish of Borger; her mother and stepfather, Ruby and Willie Smith of Childress; two sisters, Twanda Taylor and husband Mitch and Teresa March, all of Amarillo; and a number of nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces and many other relatives.

Connie F. Thomas, 53, of Amarillo died Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

Services were at 1 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2010 in Temple of Praise Community Church with the Rev. Chris Brown, pastor, and the Rev. W. Fifer, pastor of Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ, officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery by Golden Gate Mortuary, 1416 N. Hughes St.

Connie was born November 29, 1956, in Lockney to Josephine and Minuard King Jr. She was the fifth of 13 children.

After graduating from Petersburg High School, she married Lon K. Thomas. To this union, five children were born.

Connie was employed with Canyon Independent School District. She was a health care provider, beautician and a licensed instructor.

Connie served as a missionary in the Church of God in Christ. She was the former first lady of First Church of God in Christ and Hope Deliverance Church of God in Christ. Recently, she was the first lady of True Vine Church of God in Christ.

She was a loving mother, sister and nana. Connie loved spreading the word of God; always testifying that “Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus!”

She will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lon K. Thomas Sr.; and her parents.

To cherish her memory she leaves four daughters, Latrell, DeShawn, Tamika and LaToia Thomas, all of Amarillo; a son, Lon K. Thomas Jr. of Amarillo; seven brothers, Ira King, Joe King, Johnnie King, Tracy King and Donnie King, her twin, all of Amarillo, Jack King and wife Mary of Lubbock and Jerry King of Del City, Okla.; five sisters, Nellene Campbell and husband Dirk, Carla Thomas and husband Robert, Amy King, Pam King and Sheila King, all of Amarillo; six granddaughters, Keshana, Dashyla, Jaliyah, Brandasia, LaTavia and LaTashia; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and friends.

Viewing was from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2010 at the funeral home.

ARLINGTON - Jackie D. Capiti Minor, 88, formerly of Amarillo died Friday, February 19, 2010.

Services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday February 24, 2010 in Warford-Walker Mortuary Chapel, 509 N. Hughes St., with the Rev. James L. Collins, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, officiating.

Jackie was born October 15, 1921, in Mexia. She was reared and attended the public schools of Mexia. Jackie came to Amarillo in 1945. She was a domestic worker. She married Kenneth Minor, a U.S. Air Force sergeant, and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Survivors include three grandsons, Christipher Montgomery of Las Vegas, John Walker of Euless and Winston Walker of Amarillo; and a great-grandson, Elliott Montgomery of Fort Worth.

Terry Van Gilbreath Sr., 50, of Amarillo died Thursday, February 18, 2010.

Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010 in St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. Austin Ingram Jr. officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery by Golden Gate Mortuary, 1416 N. Hughes St.

Terry was born July 28, 1959, in Amarillo to Vurnell and the late Edward Van Gilbreath Sr. He was baptized at an early age at Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church by the Rev. L.L. Gipson. He attended Hilltop Elementary and Fannin Junior High and was a 1978 graduate of Amarillo High School. He worked for Tyson Foods, Zium, McKesson Construction and upon his death he was employed as a laborer. He was a devoted son and father, and his enthusiastic conversations will be missed by many family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Van Gilbreath Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Elbert and Rosie Hill; his paternal grandparents, Aaron and Katie Gilbreath; a sister, LaMarra Luster; and a brother, James Penns.

Survivors include his mother, Vurnell Gilbreath of Amarillo; a son, Terry Van Gilbreath Jr. of Amarillo; three daughters, Tenisha Gilbreath, Tedra Gilbreath and Terrikah Gilbreath, all of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Jayden Kemp and companion Barbara “Shawn” Williams of Amarillo; three brothers, Edward V. Gilbreath Jr. of Amarillo, Maurice Gilbreath of Dallas and Orlando “Chop” Gilbreath of Arlington; and seven sisters, Dorothy Cortez-Conict, Pearlie Penns, Gloria Gilbreath, Beverly Gilbreath, Linda Perry and husband Ralph, Sheila Gilbreath and Gilda “Shan” Gilbreath, all of Amarillo.

The family will be at 1900 N.W. 13th Ave.

L.J. Stenson, 81, of Amarillo died Monday, February 15, 2010.

Services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 in Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St., with the Rev. E.J. Cofer officiating.

Mr. Stenson was born November 12, 1928, in La Grange. He was a longtime farmer.

He was a former resident of Austin for 15 years and an Amarillo resident for seven years.

Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Jones of El Campo; two sisters, Betty Smith of Texas City and Joyce Stenson of Corpus Christi; three brothers, Tommy Stenson of Houston, Elroy Stenson of Brownwood and Ruben Stenson of Amarillo.