Susan Shanks: July 15, 1953-Sept. 15, 2026
Susan was also an active volunteer in her community. She volunteered for 25 years at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospital in Gainesville.
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Cheryl Lee Drumheller: June 20, 1945-Sept. 14, 2026
As retirement age approached, Cheryl and Ron found the perfect place to build their dream home in Tierra Linda Ranch in Kerrville, Texas.
Frank Joseph Pirotina Jr.: Feb. 1, 1956-Sept. 8, 2026
Frank had a true love for life and adventure, and he never knew a stranger. He had a natural way of connecting with people, and wherever he went, there was usually a story to follow.
Michelle Avalos: Feb. 17, 1980-Sept. 5, 2026
Her capacity for love, kindness, and compassion truly affected those around her in the community; the world is truly darker now without her.
Luis Alonso Cordona: June 19, 1992-Sept. 10, 2026
Luis graduated from Tivy High School and went on to attend Blinn College for two years. He later worked alongside his father as a mason, sharing not only the trade but also the opportunity to spend his days working with his dad.
Karen Sue Duffy: March 21, 1948-Sept. 11, 2026
Karen had a lifelong love for horses and barrel racing, and she was never one to turn down a chance to dance, laugh, or enjoy a good time with the people she loved.
Owen Hugh Graham: Feb. 22, 1944-Sept. 8, 2026
A proud alumnus of Tivy High School, Owen graduated with the Class of '61. He went on to attend Schreiner College for a year before transferring to Texas A&M University, laying the groundwork for a lifelong passion for design and architecture.
Adelaide (Lila) Castillo: Feb. 8, 1945-Sept. 1, 2026
Lila dedicated her life to her family, spending many years as a nurturing stay-at-home mom after working at James Avery. Her passions included reading, traveling, dancing, and music. Despite her dream of becoming an architect, she found joy in collecting design books and engaging in lively conversations.
Michael “Wedo” Angel Garcia Jr.: July 20, 1980-Sept. 4, 2026
He was smart, and always able to figure out new technology before anyone else had. He had a dry sense of humor that always made the people around him laugh.
Gayane Ashkhen Carr: Oct. 28, 1948-Sept. 4, 2026
Gayane loved travel, gardening, reading, cooking, knitting & needlecraft, and a good puzzle. In addition to Michigan and Texas, she lived in New York, New Jersey, California, Colorado and Illinois.
Cheryl Lee Drumheller: June 20, 1945-Sept. 14, 2026
As retirement age approached, Cheryl and Ron found the perfect place to build their dream home in Tierra Linda Ranch in Kerrville, Texas.
Frank Joseph Pirotina Jr.: Feb. 1, 1956-Sept. 8, 2026
Frank had a true love for life and adventure, and he never knew a stranger. He had a natural way of connecting with people, and wherever he went, there was usually a story to follow.
Michelle Avalos: Feb. 17, 1980-Sept. 5, 2026
Her capacity for love, kindness, and compassion truly affected those around her in the community; the world is truly darker now without her.
Luis Alonso Cordona: June 19, 1992-Sept. 10, 2026
Luis graduated from Tivy High School and went on to attend Blinn College for two years. He later worked alongside his father as a mason, sharing not only the trade but also the opportunity to spend his days working with his dad.
Karen Sue Duffy: March 21, 1948-Sept. 11, 2026
Karen had a lifelong love for horses and barrel racing, and she was never one to turn down a chance to dance, laugh, or enjoy a good time with the people she loved.
Owen Hugh Graham: Feb. 22, 1944-Sept. 8, 2026
A proud alumnus of Tivy High School, Owen graduated with the Class of '61. He went on to attend Schreiner College for a year before transferring to Texas A&M University, laying the groundwork for a lifelong passion for design and architecture.
Adelaide (Lila) Castillo: Feb. 8, 1945-Sept. 1, 2026
Lila dedicated her life to her family, spending many years as a nurturing stay-at-home mom after working at James Avery. Her passions included reading, traveling, dancing, and music. Despite her dream of becoming an architect, she found joy in collecting design books and engaging in lively conversations.
Michael “Wedo” Angel Garcia Jr.: July 20, 1980-Sept. 4, 2026
He was smart, and always able to figure out new technology before anyone else had. He had a dry sense of humor that always made the people around him laugh.
Gayane Ashkhen Carr: Oct. 28, 1948-Sept. 4, 2026
Gayane loved travel, gardening, reading, cooking, knitting & needlecraft, and a good puzzle. In addition to Michigan and Texas, she lived in New York, New Jersey, California, Colorado and Illinois.