Dema Parker Grant, 81 years of age, entered into the Presence of her Lord last Sunday, October 27th. Dema is a very unique name, suitable for a very unique and special woman. She was born on July 21, 1932 in Fastrill, TX to Jess and Pearl Parker. Dema graduated from Diboll High School in 1947. She earned a degree in accounting at The Piney Woods Business College. Dema worked for Triangle Refineries, which became a part of Kerr McGee, for over 40 years.
Dema was very proud of being an excellent executive secretary. She could type 44 words a minute on a manual typewriter. How many of you learned on a manual? With an electric typewriter, she
Robert Wayne Grant came to Houston as a 15 year old. Dema and Robert met and they celebrated their relationship by being married on Christmas Eve in Diboll. The young couple settled in Houston after Robert's service in the Air Force. They built the family home in 1960 and it is still the family home. The Grant family was active in Advent Presbyterian Church for many years.
Robert and Dema were active and good bowlers. When the bowling balls became too much, they switched to darts. Dema loved playing dominoes with friends and family. She caught Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy just about every day. Dema loved her family. She was devoted to her family and took care of all of the Grants. She wanted, she needed to be taking care others.
Dema is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Robert Wayne; by her son, Robert Wayne, Jr.; by her grandchildren, Michael, David, Brian, Sarah and Christine; and, by her great granddaughter, Kacie. Starting last Sunday, there has been a reunion; Dema with her parents and family, and with her sister, Donnie.
Visitation and Funeral are scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2013 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service with the visitation at 9:30 am and the funeral at 11:30 am. Interment will be at the Houston National Cemetery at 1:30 pm.
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Dema Parker Grant, 81 years of age, entered into the Presence of her Lord last Sunday, October 27th. Dema is a very unique name, suitable for a very unique and special woman. She was born on July 21, 1932 in Fastrill, TX to Jess and Pearl Parker. Dema graduated from Diboll High School in 1947. She earned a degree in accounting at The Piney Woods Business College. Dema worked for Triangle Refineries, which became a part of Kerr McGee, for over 40 years.
Dema was very proud of being an excellent executive secretary. She could type 44 words a minute on a manual typewriter. How many of you learned on a manual? With an electric typewriter, she
could go over 100 words a minute.
Robert Wayne Grant came to Houston as a 15 year old. Dema and Robert met and they celebrated their relationship by being married on Christmas Eve in Diboll. The young couple settled in Houston after Robert's service in the Air Force. They built the family home in 1960 and it is still the family home. The Grant family was active in Advent Presbyterian Church for many years.
Robert and Dema were active and good bowlers. When the bowling balls became too much, they switched to darts. Dema loved playing dominoes with friends and family. She caught Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy just about every day. Dema loved her family. She was devoted to her family and took care of all of the Grants. She wanted, she needed to be taking care others.
Dema is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Robert Wayne; by her son, Robert Wayne, Jr.; by her grandchildren, Michael, David, Brian, Sarah and Christine; and, by her great granddaughter, Kacie. Starting last Sunday, there has been a reunion; Dema with her parents and family, and with her sister, Donnie.
Visitation and Funeral are scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2013 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service with the visitation at 9:30 am and the funeral at 11:30 am. Interment will be at the Houston National Cemetery at 1:30 pm.
Thank you for everything you have done for me my entire life. I wouldn't be the same person I am today without your help and guidance. You will be sorely missed. I love you. Please watch over all of us from Heaven. I'll see you when I get there.
Dema,
May Jesus surround you with His love as you walk with Him
in Heaven. We love you and have many fond memories of time
spent together.
Travis and Bobbye Parker
On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank you and your staff for your excellent and caring service.
Thank you for all you did to make our mother's funeral special, dignified, and easy for us.
I just can't express to you enough how much we appreciated the kindness and professionalism my family experienced with you and your staff.
Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process.
Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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