Cleta Faye Scifres

1932 - 2015

Cleta Faye Scifres obituary, 1932-2015

BORN

1932

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Community Memorial Funeral Home

1443 North 2nd Street

Abilene, Texas

Cleta Scifres Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2015.

Cleta Faye Scifres, age 82, passed away May 9, 2015. Cleta was born October 14, 1932 in Parker County, Texas to the late John Adam and Addie Mae (Ballard) Neagle. On November 8, 1952, she married Jessie B Scifres in Judd, Texas. They moved to Abilene in 1963. She was a longtime member of Southern Hills Baptist Church, serving as both church clerk and secretary. Throughout the years, she and Jessie hosted many visiting pastors in their home. Cleta was a wonderful cook and she also loved to crochet. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Cleta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jessie B Scifres; sisters, Avo Spencer and Mable Burns; and brothers, Ebert and Audley Neagle; and her daughter-in-law, Jill Scifres. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Scifres Solomon of Abilene; son, Leray Scifres of Abilene; grandchildren, Kimberly Lord and husband Brad, Ryan Scifres, Brandon Scifres and D.J. Solomon; great grandchildren, Jessie Lord, Zoey Scifres, Katherine Lord, Brooke Scifres and Jennifer Lord; and numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory Street. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 1741 Edgemont Drive with Rev. Gary Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Scifres, Brandon Scifres, D.J. Solomon, Dale Evers, Kevin Swanson and Mac Peacock. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Forehand, Francisco Lopez and Ross May.

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May 16, 2015

suzann sterling

I just so sorry for your family's lost. I pray that there is peace and joy feel all of your life's and healing of your hearts! Love sue and family

May 12, 2015

Denise Ives

My Heart is breaking for y'all, I'm so sorry for your loss! She is with loved ones in Heaven now and at peace! Your all in my prayers

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