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     Dorothy Maurie "Dot" Wren was born on December 29, 1924 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^1,3,4 As of November 14, 1947,her married name was Layman.¹ She married Dee Witt Layman, son of Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman and Helen Lucille Conner, on November 14, 1947.^1,2 Dorothy Maurie "Dot" Wren died on September 7, 2012 at Ridgeland, Madison Co., Texas, at age 87.^1,4 She Dorothy Wren Layman died September 7, 2012 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Ruby Raney and Robert Harold Wren. Dot, as she was called by her many friends, graduated high school in Ft. Worth and in 1947 met and married Dee W. Layman. She worked for the government while Dee completed his education in geology at TCU. They traveled early in their marriage with Monsanto Corp., and settled in Jackson in 1959. They moved to Madison in 1974. Dot loved Dee, her Lord, her horses and her dogs. She was an avid bridge player and a long time member of PETROL. She was also a pastel artist. At the time of Dee's death, October 31, 2011, they had been married for 64 years. She is also preceded in death by her twin sister Maureen Harris and her younger sister, Mary Nell Wilson. She is survived by special friends Dr. Heber and Miriam Etheridge. Dot and Miriam had a close relationship for many years, and referred to Miriam as the daughter she never had. She is also survived by nephews, Johnny Harris of Ft. Worth and Jimmy Harris of Navasota, TX. on September 9, 2012.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 462-38-1959.¹ Betty Alline Pillow was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Bosque Co., Texas.^2,3 She was born on February 19, 1930 at Venus, Johnson Co., Texas; Her obituary has her month of birth as June.^2,1,3 As of January 11, 1961,her married name was Layman.² She married Rev. Lee Witt Layman, son of Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman and Helen Lucille Conner, on January 11, 1961.^2,3 Betty Alline Pillow died on July 3, 2002 at Meridian, Bosque Co., Texas, at age 72.^2,3 She MERIDIAN - Betty A. Layman, 72, a retired clerk in Bosque County Assessor and Collector Office, died Wednesday, June 3, 2002, at a Meridian Nursing facility. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Meridian. Burial: Meridian Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Betty Layman was born June 19, 1930, in Venus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lee Layman in 1998. Survivors: Sons, Ronald Layman and his wife, Diane of Watauga, Randy Layman of Watauga, Rod Layman of Sherman; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. on July 5, 2002.³

     Shirley Ann Slaydon was buried at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Blvd., Irving, Dallas Co., Texas.¹ She SHIRLEY ANN LAYMAN, age 78, a resident of Irving for 47 years, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at a care center in Granbury, Texas. Born September 10, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas, she grew up in Ragley, Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana School for the Deaf. Shirley married William Alvin Layman on January 21, 1961 in Garland, Texas. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1987. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. Survivors include her sons, Jack Layman and wife Kris of Grapevine, and Jesse Layman of Irving; companion, Joe Dickens of Azle and his children, Lynn Hennessy, Herbert Hennessy and James Hennessy; grandchildren, Nate, Kaitlyn, Preston, Chloe, Gracie, Paisley, Tyler, Dustin, Olivia, Elizabeth, Ashley, Joshua and Hailey; sister, Peggy Brown; brothers, Ross Slaydon and Gerald Slaydon. A viewing for friends will be held from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m., Saturday, January 4 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Graveside service is 2:00 p.m., Saturday at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving with Clint Krogman officiating.¹ She was born on September 10, 1935 at Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas.¹ As of January 21, 1961,her married name was Layman.¹ She married Willian Alvin "Billy" Layman, son of Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman and Helen Lucille Conner, on January 21, 1961 at Garland, Dallas Co., Texas.¹ Shirley Ann Slaydon died on December 30, 2013 at Granbury, Hood Co., Texas, at age 78.¹

     Noreen Finnegan was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 990 La Grange Street, West Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.^2,1 Her married name was Layman.¹ She married Elmer Lanier Layman, son of Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman and Helen Lucille Conner.¹ Noreen Finnegan was born on September 23, 1931 at Blarney, County Cork, Ireland.^3,1,2 She died on April 22, 2014 at Massachusetts at age 82.^2,3 She Noreen Finnegan Layman, formerly of Blarney, County Cork, Ireland. Wife of the late Elmer Layman. Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) Brighton, Monday at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church, 321 Market Street, Brighton at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Sunday 3-6 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. on April 25, 2014.⁴

     Deborah Carol Whaley was buried at Annis Chapel Cemetery, Bridgeport, Wise Co., Texas.^5,4 She was born on May 27, 1952 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^5,4 As of March 7, 1969,her married name was Winkler.³ She married Robert M. Winkler on March 7, 1969 at Tarrant Co., Texas.³ Deborah Carol Whaley and Robert M. Winkler were divorced on October 14, 1975 at Tarrant Co., Texas.⁶ As of February 25, 1980,her married name was Sullivan.³ Deborah Carol Whaley married Ronald Cecil "Ronnie" Sullivan on February 25, 1980 at Parker Co., Texas.^1,2,3 Deborah Carol Whaley died on January 8, 2010 at Springtown, Texas, at age 57.^2,5,4 She SPRINGTOWN -- Carol Sullivan, 57, left this earth Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, to be with and rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at White's Funeral Home in Springtown. Interment: Annis Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at White's Funeral Home. Deborah was born May 27, 1952, in Fort Worth to James Allen and Marie Tarver Whaley. She had lived in the Springtown area about seven years and had lived in the Fort Worth area all her life. Deborah attended The Church in Peaster. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie "Mama Darlin'" Whaley. Survivors: Her husband and best friend of 30 years, Ronald C. Sullivan of Springtown; children, Bobby Winkler of Fort Worth, James Michael Winkler and wife, Adrian, of Keller and Angela Lynn Sailsbury of Fort Worth; father, Jim Whaley of Rockport; sisters, Sandy Minze and Dana Aguirre; brother, Jim Whaley Jr; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and loving friends. on January 12, 2010.²