Mamie Leigh Poff1

F, b. September 1, 1923, d. January 16, 2009
FatherWallace Poff2,3,1 b. August 31, 1896, d. August 2, 1944
MotherAlice Ruth Rush2,3,1 b. January 18, 1897, d. February 19, 1947
     Mamie Leigh Poff was buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Tarrant Co., Texas.4 Her married name was Sharp. She married James Petrus Sharp Jr. Mamie Leigh Poff was born on September 1, 1923 at Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas.5,1 She died on January 16, 2009 at Bedford, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 85.5,4 She BEDFORD -- Mamie Leigh Sharp passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the age of 85. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705 Airport Freeway, Hurst. Interment: will follow in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home. Survivors: Mamie is survived by her daughters, Sandra Glenn and husband, Mark, of Plano, Linda Gruben and husband, Ron, of Bedford; son, Jim Sharp and wife, Paula, of Plano; granddaughters, Stacey Flamik and husband, Darren, of Little Rock, Andrea Renegar and husband, Darrell, of Hurst, Lindsay Waters and husband, Patrick, of Houston; grandsons, JP Sharp of New York and James Glenn of Plano; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Abby, Katy and John Flamik of Little Rock. on January 18, 2009.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 299, District 2, Precinct 1, Swisher Co., Texas2
1940Dwelling 387, District 219-1, Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas3

Family

James Petrus Sharp Jr. b. February 21, 1917, d. February 11, 2000
Marriage*Mamie Leigh Poff married James Petrus Sharp Jr. 
Children
  • Sandra Sharp4
  • Linda Sharp4
  • Jim Sharp4

Citations

  1. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1643] Fort Worth Star-Telegram, From the Mamie Leigh Sharp obituary in the Jan 18, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Petrus Sharp Jr.1

M, b. February 21, 1917, d. February 11, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 461-50-5784.2 James Petrus Sharp Jr. married Mamie Leigh Poff, daughter of Wallace Poff and Alice Ruth Rush. James Petrus Sharp Jr. was born on February 21, 1917 at Wise, Castro Co., Texas.2 He died on February 11, 2000 at Bedford, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 82.2,1

Family

Mamie Leigh Poff b. September 1, 1923, d. January 16, 2009
Marriage*He married Mamie Leigh Poff, daughter of Wallace Poff and Alice Ruth Rush
Children
  • Sandra Sharp3
  • Linda Sharp3
  • Jim Sharp3

Citations

  1. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1643] Fort Worth Star-Telegram, From the Mamie Leigh Sharp obituary in the Jan 18, 2009 edition.

Sterling McCoy Burton1

M, b. May 5, 1920
FatherJohn McCoy Burton1,2,3 b. February 17, 1893, d. August, 1985
MotherZola Poff1,2,3 b. September 19, 1900, d. October 23, 1998
     Sterling McCoy Burton married Geraldine Ramona Rulon.4 Sterling McCoy Burton was born on May 5, 1920 at Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas.1 He married Wanda Lee Grant on May 11, 1985 at Harris Co., Texas.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 232, District 1, Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas2
1940Dwelling 74, District 92-31, Kilgore, Gregg Co., Texas3

Family 1

Geraldine Ramona Rulon b. September 18, 1926, d. August 17, 1980
Marriage*Sterling McCoy Burton married Geraldine Ramona Rulon.4 
Children
  • Rodney Mccoy Burton6
  • Douglas Rulon Burton6

Family 2

Wanda Lee Grant b. January 18, 1919, d. December 7, 2002
Marriage*Sterling McCoy Burton married Wanda Lee Grant on May 11, 1985 at Harris Co., Texas.5 

Citations

  1. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Geraldine Rulon Burton death certificate.
  5. [S963] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002.
  6. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Lola Rae Burton1,2,3

F, b. August 8, 1923, d. July 23, 2001
FatherJohn McCoy Burton4,1,2 b. February 17, 1893, d. August, 1985
MotherZola Poff4,1,2 b. September 19, 1900, d. October 23, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 455-22-2030.5 Her married name was Lewis.3 Lola Rae Burton was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.3 She married Floyd L. Lewis Jr.3 Lola Rae Burton was born on August 8, 1923 at Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas.4,5 As of 1942,her married name was Tucker.3 She married Troylon "Pete" Tucker in 1942.3 Lola Rae Burton died on July 23, 2001 at Texas at age 77.3,5 She Lola Tucker Lewis, 77, of Amarillo, died Monday, July 23, 2001. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in the Bell Avenue Chapel of Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St., with Dr. Jim Garrett, pastor Polk Street Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis came to Amarillo in 1942. She was a member of the Polk Street United Methodist Church. She and Pete Tucker were married in 1942 at Amarillo. He preceded her in death in 1973. She graduated from Tulia High School and attended Kilgore Junior College. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Lewis; two sons, L. Dean Tucker and his wife, Gaynor, and Tommy Tucker and his wife, Becky, all of Amarillo; a brother, Sterling Burton of Houston; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice. on July 24, 2001.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 232, District 1, Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas1
1940Dwelling 74, District 92-31, Kilgore, Gregg Co., Texas2

Family 1

Floyd L. Lewis Jr. b. September 22, 1913, d. March 27, 2003
Marriage*Lola Rae Burton married Floyd L. Lewis Jr.3 

Family 2

Troylon "Pete" Tucker b. September 28, 1922, d. September 26, 1973
Marriage*Lola Rae Burton married Troylon "Pete" Tucker in 1942.3 
Children
  • Lonnie Dean Tucker3,6
  • Tommie Wayne "Tommy" Tucker3,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1644] Amarillo Globe-News, From the Lola Tucker Lewis obituary in the Jul 24, 2001 edition.
  4. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Wanda Lee Grant1

F, b. January 18, 1919, d. December 7, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 460-01-8695.2 Wanda Lee Grant was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 She was born on January 18, 1919.2,1 As of May 11, 1985,her married name was Burton.3 She married Sterling McCoy Burton, son of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff, on May 11, 1985 at Harris Co., Texas.3 Wanda Lee Grant died on December 7, 2002 at age 83.2,1

Family

Sterling McCoy Burton b. May 5, 1920
Marriage*She married Sterling McCoy Burton, son of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff, on May 11, 1985 at Harris Co., Texas.3 

Citations

  1. [S4350] Woodlawn Cemetery, Harris Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S963] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002.

Geraldine Ramona Rulon1,2

F, b. September 18, 1926, d. August 17, 1980
     Geraldine Ramona Rulon was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 Her married name was Burton.1 She married Sterling McCoy Burton, son of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff.1 Geraldine Ramona Rulon was born on September 18, 1926 at Louisiana.1 She died on August 17, 1980 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 53.1

Family

Sterling McCoy Burton b. May 5, 1920
Marriage*She married Sterling McCoy Burton, son of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff.1 
Children
  • Rodney Mccoy Burton2
  • Douglas Rulon Burton2

Citations

  1. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Geraldine Rulon Burton death certificate.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Troylon "Pete" Tucker1,2,3

M, b. September 28, 1922, d. September 26, 1973
     Troylon "Pete" Tucker was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.2,3 His Social Security Number was 463-18-5578.4 He was born on September 28, 1922 at Newlin, Hall Co., Texas.2,4,3 He married Lola Rae Burton, daughter of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff, in 1942.1 Troylon "Pete" Tucker died on September 26, 1973 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 50.2,3

Family

Lola Rae Burton b. August 8, 1923, d. July 23, 2001
Marriage*He married Lola Rae Burton, daughter of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff, in 1942.1 
Children
  • Lonnie Dean Tucker1,5
  • Tommie Wayne "Tommy" Tucker1,5

Citations

  1. [S1644] Amarillo Globe-News, From the Lola Tucker Lewis obituary in the Jul 24, 2001 edition.
  2. [S4348] Llano Cemetery, Randall Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Troylon Tucker death certificate.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Floyd L. Lewis Jr.1,2

M, b. September 22, 1913, d. March 27, 2003
     Floyd L. Lewis Jr. was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Pampa, Pampa, Gray Co., Texas.2 His Social Security Number was 511-16-6993.3 He married Lola Rae Burton, daughter of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff.1 Floyd L. Lewis Jr. was born on September 22, 1913.3 He died on March 27, 2003 at Texas at age 89.3 He Floyd L. Lewis Jr., 89, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 27, 2003. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Pampa with the Rev. Wesley Holland, pastor of First Methodist Church of Fritch, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Lewis had been a resident of Skellytown for 40 years, moving to Amarillo in 1991. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Skellytown. Survivors include a son, Dennis Lewis of Bozeman, Mont; two stepsons, L. Dean Tucker and Tommy Tucker, both of Amarillo; three sisters, Neva Peters of Wellington, Kan., Mae Louise Franklin of Pampa and Barbara McRae of Fritch; two grandsons; two stepgrandsons; and two great-grandsons. on March 30, 2003.2

Family

Lola Rae Burton b. August 8, 1923, d. July 23, 2001
Marriage*He married Lola Rae Burton, daughter of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff.1 

Citations

  1. [S1644] Amarillo Globe-News, From the Lola Tucker Lewis obituary in the Jul 24, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1644] Amarillo Globe-News, From the Floyd L. Lewis, Jr. obituary in the Mar 30, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.