Wilma “Bill” Persis Rushing McFarland of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was born on August 1, 1919, in Jasper, Texas.
She was a cheerleader at Center High School and sold popcorn during World War II at the local theater in Timpson, Texas. Bill attended the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, where she was named a Bluebonnet Belle. She was active in the First Methodist Church in Center, Texas, and at the First Methodist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. She worked at Farmer’s State Bank in Center, Texas, and at Stone Fort National Bank in Nacogdoches for 27 years as an officer. Upon retirement she enjoyed bridge and playing golf. A resident of Nacogdoches for 50 years, she moved to Lufkin, Texas, in 2001 and lived at Pinecrest Retirement Center since that time.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Rushing McFarland, and her husband, Kenneth Malcolm McFarland, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Deanne Goldsberry of Dallas, Texas; and her sister, Jean Milligan of Kerrville, Texas. Other survivors include grandchildren, Connie Goldsberry Griffin, Frank Hood Goldsberry III, Penny Jean Goldsberry, Michael Rushing McFarland, Jr., and Michael Jameson. The great-grandchildren are Drew Griffin, Alexandra Griffin, Morgan Goldsberry, Michael McFarland III, Fisher McFarland, and Ruby McFarland; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, at PineCrest Chapel, 1302 Tom Temple Drive in Lufkin, with Minister Deanne Goldsberry officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
