Joyce Ann Davidson, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Joyce was born on August 7, 1937, to Franz Barkowsky and Anna Monthey Barkowsky.
Joyce was born on the family farm near Sparenburg, TX. She lived many years on her farm and adored country living. Joyce worked and retired from Farm Credit Bank in Lamesa. Also, Joyce was an active member of Northridge United Methodist Church for many years.
Survivors include her daughter, Melinda Gaddis, and son-in-law, Rick, of Edmond, OK. Grandson Ryan Gaddis and his wife, Rachel, of Dallas, TX. Grandson Daniel Gaddis of Oklahoma City, OK.
Joyce was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed all things on the farm including dogs, livestock, cotton, and introducing her grandkids to life outside of the city. Joyce will be remembered for her caring and Christian nature. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Send The Mabee Foundation awards $950,000 to Methodist Family Health for construction of a $4.26 million Mike Millar Spiritual Life Center.
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Mildred Fay (Wise) Laughlin, 93, of Brownwood passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, surrounded by family. Graveside Services for Mildred will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Trickham Cemetery with Rev. Carol Roberts and Rev. Joan Graves La Barr officiating; there is no set visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of Brownwood. Mildred was born December 13, 1927, the daughter of Clifton and Irene (Pearce) Wise in Brookesmith, Texas. She graduated valedictorian of Brookesmith High School in May 1945. Mildred married her high school sweetheart, U.S. Army Private Billy Roy Laughlin, who was training for the land invasion of Japan. The two were seventeen and eighteen when they wed and were married over 63 years when he died. They loved and cared for three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. They believed “Spare the rod and spoil the child” was God’s command to never strike a child and to always �
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Michigan nonprofits pivoted, collaborated and innovated to keep their operations and missions on track in a chaotic 2020.
Today, Crain s will host a webcast on how our Best-Managed Nonprofits did that. This virtual event will highlight their best practices while looking ahead toward 2021.
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The discussion will be moderated by Crain s senior reporter Sherri Welch. The panel will start at 3:30 p.m. and offer the opportunity for audience Q&A.