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     Rubie Lee Groover was born in 1914. As of 1954,her married name was Bagwell. She married Homer Lee Bagwell, son of William Weldon Bagwell and Susan Ann Newman, in 1954 at Dade County, Florida. Rubie Lee Groover died in 2008.

     Viola Marie Haury was born on 22 January 1923 in New Jersey. As of 1942,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold Joseph Bagwell, son of William J. Bagwell and Mary C. Powers, in 1942. Viola Marie Haury and Harold Joseph Bagwell lived in 1949 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As of before 1950,her married name was Bagwell. Viola Marie Haury and Harold Joseph Bagwell lived in 1950 in Cranford, Union County, New Jersey. Viola Marie Haury died on 13 September 2002 in Saint Johns County, Florida, at age 79.

     Harold Joseph Bagwell Jr. is the son of Harold Joseph Bagwell and Viola Marie Haury. Harold Joseph Bagwell Jr. married Karen Katherine Edwards in July 1967 at Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey.

     Carol A. Bagwell is the daughter of Harold Joseph Bagwell and Viola Marie Haury.

     James W. Bagwell is the son of Harold Joseph Bagwell and Viola Marie Haury. James W. Bagwell married Anne Grindrod in November 1968 at Clark Township, Union County, New Jersey. James W. Bagwell and Anne Grindrod were divorced on 10 May 1982 at Orange County, Florida.

     Charon M. Bagwell is the daughter of Harold Joseph Bagwell and Viola Marie Haury.

     John M. Bagwell is the son of Harold Joseph Bagwell and Viola Marie Haury.

     Anne Grindrod married James W. Bagwell, son of Harold Joseph Bagwell and Viola Marie Haury, in November 1968 at Clark Township, Union County, New Jersey. Anne Grindrod and James W. Bagwell were divorced on 10 May 1982 at Orange County, Florida.

     James Wiley Bagwell was born in September 1946 in Alabama. He was the son of William Wiley Bagwell Jr and Mary Louise Johnson. James Wiley Bagwell died on 11 September 2011.

     Jerry T. Bagwell is the son of William Wiley Bagwell Jr and Mary Louise Johnson.

     Evelyn Christine (?) was born circa 1920 in Macon, Georgia. As of before 1941,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward Francis Bagwell, son of James Thomas Bagwell and Dora Jane Dyer, before 1941. Evelyn Christine (?) died on 7 April 2003 in Pinellas Park, Florida.

     James Thomas Bagwell was born on 15 July 1941 in Florida. He was the son of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?) He served in the US Air Force. James Thomas Bagwell married Barbara Ann Frenn in September 1960 at Pinellas County, Florida. James Thomas Bagwell and Barbara Ann Frenn were divorced in January 1964 at Pinellas County, Florida. James Thomas Bagwell married Pamela Jeanne Weston before 1965. James Thomas Bagwell lived in 2003 in Lakewood, Colorado. He died on 23 July 2012 at age 71.

     Frances Christine Bagwell is the daughter of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?) Frances Christine Bagwell married (?) Easter after 1964. Frances Christine Bagwell married (?) Shelton after 1964.

     (?) Easter married Frances Christine Bagwell, daughter of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?), after 1964.

     (?) Shelton married Frances Christine Bagwell, daughter of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?), after 1964.

     David Bagwell is the son of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?)

     Pamela Jeanne Weston married James Thomas Bagwell, son of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?), before 1965.

     Terrie Elizabeth Bagwell is the daughter of James Thomas Bagwell and Pamela Jeanne Weston.

     Barbara Ann Frenn married James Thomas Bagwell, son of Edward Francis Bagwell and Evelyn Christine (?), in September 1960 at Pinellas County, Florida. Barbara Ann Frenn and James Thomas Bagwell were divorced in January 1964 at Pinellas County, Florida.

     Lottie (?) married Charlie V. Bagwell, son of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson, after 1934.

     Leroy Bennie Bagwell is the son of Charlie V. Bagwell and Lottie (?)

     Alice Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Charlie V. Bagwell and Lottie (?) Alice Marie Bagwell married (?) Pressley after 1955.

     (?) Pressley married Alice Marie Bagwell, daughter of Charlie V. Bagwell and Lottie (?), after 1955.

     Jerry J. Pritchett married Luetta Bagwell, daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson, after 1953.

     Betty Bagwell is the daughter of Charlie V. Bagwell and Lottie (?) Betty Bagwell married (?) Allen after 1950.

     (?) Allen married Betty Bagwell, daughter of Charlie V. Bagwell and Lottie (?), after 1950.

     Rodney Robert Bagwell is the son of Robert Wayne Bagwell. Rodney Robert Bagwell married Brea Gabriella Higgins on 21 August 1999 at Douglas County, Nevada.

     Brea Gabriella Higgins married Rodney Robert Bagwell, son of Robert Wayne Bagwell, on 21 August 1999 at Douglas County, Nevada.

     (?) Hixson married Robert Wayne Bagwell, son of Robert Felton Bagwell, before 1966.

     Linda Ruth Thornton was born on 11 September 1942 in Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas. As of 20 August 1960,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Vernon (Bob) Bagwell, son of Horace Vernon Bagwell and Gertrude (Trudy) Ogan, on 20 August 1960 at Riverside Baptist Church, Tarrant County, Texas. Linda Ruth Thornton died on 16 August 2024 in Acton, Hood County, Texas, at age 81


Granbury, Texas - Linda Ruth Bagwell, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in her Granbury home.

Linda was born on September 11, 1942, in Honey Grove, Texas to George C. Thornton and Essie Lee (Williams) Thornton. Linda was introduced to Robert (Red) Bagwell at church and were married on August 20, 1960 at the South Riverside Drive Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Their wedding was performed by their pastor, Brother Bennie Richardson. The wedding reception was hosted at the home of their Pastor and his wife, Dot. Their union endured for over 62 years, filled with joy, challenges, and the creation of a beautiful family.

She and Bob lived in Fort Worth, Texas until 1993, then moved to Granbury, Texas. After moving to Granbury, Bob and Linda played host to the Troop 50 Boy Scouts at their "Brazos View Ranch" several times a year until moving to Acton in 2010. They also hosted many church functions at their ranch. They felt blessed to have been a part of South Riverside Drive Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas and the Mambrino Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas. Linda loved gospel music and sung in the choir for many years. Her church choir in Fort Worth made a record which she was a part of called "Living by Faith" in the early 1960's.

Linda, as a teenager, along with her friends, Saundra and Alice, were part of a singing trio called "The Golden Bells." They sang at many churches in Fort Worth, including singing on the radio.

Linda and Bob square danced in the 1970's and were members of The Beachcombers and The American Heritage Dancers. They, along with their friends, Frank and Shirley Johnson, "Do-Si-Do'ed" throughout Texas, including dancing in front of the Alamo. They also square danced with American Heritage Dancers on the square in Granbury. Pictures of them were on the front page of the Granbury paper. It was Granbury's second Labor Day Celebration.

They loved volunteering at the Glen Rose Nursing Home and met many dear friends. Linda worked at Lectric Lines Co., in Fort Worth for 18 years. Her career of choice was being a full-time housewife and mother.

Preceding her in death were her parents: her grandparents: Charlie and Beedie Williams; sisters: Barbara Calaway and Gayla Elain Mc Neely; great aunts: Flossie Pearce and Rassie Carder; uncles: Ralph Williams and Ed Williams and wife Maurine and special cousin: Eddie Wayne Williams; and by her beloved husband: Bob.

Those left to cherish her memories: daughter; Teresa Loeber and husband Charles; son: Randall Bagwell and wife Wendy; sisters: Shirley Reed and husband Richard, Debbie Sue and husband Steven; grandchildren: Dakota Wyatt and wife Dakota Cheyenne, Ossie Canote and Tommy Richardson; nieces: Dana and Holly; nephews: Tim and Marc; and by many cherished great nieces and nephews and a bouquet of valued cousins and other special relatives and friends.

Linda demonstrated a lifetime of love and care as she attended to her grandparents, and then her mother and later her sister, Barbara, during their illnesses and death. She was a caregiver for her husband Bob who passed away at home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Dementia in 2023.

Linda was saved at the South Riverside Baptist Church in Fort Worth during her teenage years.

Mother will be returned to Honey Grove, Texas where she will be laid to rest with her parents, husband, and amongst special relatives such as her grandparents and great aunts. All through her life time, one of her true joys was returning to Honey Grove to visit everyone.

As we say good-bye to mother, we take solace in knowing that she is at peace, surrounded by her Heavenly Father, our daddy, and her beloved family and special friends, and we know she will always be watching over us from above. Forever loved, Forever remembered and Forever missed.

There will be a funeral service celebrating her life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Wiley's Funeral Home, 400 Highway 377 East in Granbury. Burial will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas.


She was buried on 24 August 2024 at Oakwood Cemetery, Honey Grove, Texas.