Submitted by
Ken Gates
Evangeline Helen Buzbee, 77, of South
Houston, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Houston. Funeral service will
be 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Perry United Methodist Church in Riesel.
Interment will follow at Perry Cemetery.
Evangeline was born Oct. 12,
1931,at the Shaw Clinic in Marlin. At the age of 16, she graduated from Marlin
High School on May 31, 1948, she worked 30 years in the restaurant business.
Evangeline was baptized, confirmed, married and now her final ritual in Perry
United Methodist Church. Her and her late husband, Gus celebrated 53 years, 8
months and 4 days of married life together.
Evangeline was an avid doll
collector, an excellent seamstress and creator of beautiful quilts.
She is survived by her son,
Gussie Joe Buzbee Jr. and wife, Kelley;daughter, Beth Burrow and husband,
Larry; granddaughter, Mia Buzbee; brother, Vernon Kampfhenkel; numerous nieces,
nephews, brothers, and sisters-in-law and cousins; and a host of friends.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Perry United Methodist Church, 193 CR127, Riesel, Texas 776682
Claire Bros. Funeral Home, 713-271-7250