The Attaway Family

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Jesse McCoy passed away early Thursday morning, July 01, 2021. Visitation is Monday, July 5th from 5-7pm at Sneed Funeral Home in Lampasas. Funeral Tuesday, July 6th 11:00am at Adamsville Baptist Church.

Obituary from Sneed:

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jesse McCoy in Abilene, Texas, born in Brady, Texas, who passed away on July 1, 2021, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jesse McCoy to show support.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 5th 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sneed Funeral Chapel (201 E 3rd St, Lampasas, TX 76550). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 6th 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Adamsville Baptist Church (17084 US-281, Lampasas, TX 76550). A burial will be held on Tuesday, July 6th 2021 at the Hines Chapel Cemetery (Lampasas, TX 76550).

It has come to my attention that this website has not been updated lately when we have lost a dear relative. Billie Bob was the first one of 2021. We miss this sweet cousin dearly. Picture below is one from a reunion a few years ago.

Billie Bob Kiser Bushong (98) of Lewisville, TX passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15th, 2021 from cancer.  Billie spent her 98 1/2 years serving the Lord well and investing in her family.  Her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren fondly referred to her as “Memaw” and “Honey”, and could always count on her dry wit to keep them laughing and her warm heart to exude southern charm.   Billie could always be found enriching the lives of others by serving as a Pink Lady in the Odessa hospital, leading multiple groups at church in Brownwood, serving as an Eastern Star, volunteering at the food bank and cooking in the kitchen at the Baptist Encampment.  She very much enjoyed quilting in her quilting circle and sharing her work as gifts to others, and spending time with her wonderful group at First Baptist of Lewisville.  Billie was a strong rock for her family over the years and was known to use her incredible gift of baking to show them all her love.  She is survived by her daughter, Linda Carol Turman of Lewisville, her grandson, William Turman and wife Linda, granddaughter, Karen Mason.  Honey was adored by her 5 great grandchildren; Kennah Hineman and husband Keaton, Morgan Mason, Connor Mason, Caroline Turman, and Rachel Turman, and had the joy of knowing her 2 great great granddaughters, Mason Hineman and Colbie Hineman.  She also loved and is survived by her sister Mary Jones  and many neices and nephews.  Billie is preceded in death by her husband J.T. (Jake) Bushong, sisters Marie Nolan, Kate McSherry, Jimmie Keegan, brothers JT. Kiser, Waldo Kiser and Gene Kiser.

A service to celebrate Bill’s life was held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Lewisville. Interment followed at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas on February 8, 2021.

It is with great sadness that I state that I cannot attend the reunion this year (as one with “underlying health conditions,” it seems inadvisable). Last year due to the storms, we had a very light attendance, so the collection for this year was pretty small. But if someone wants to organize the reunion for this year, I’ll happily send it to them. My opinion is that we should cancel this year.

But since I have no response to my emails or on Facebook, I assume there are no takers. So please do not drive down there if you don’t hear from someone. If nobody volunteers, I will hold that money to add to next year’s fixings. It is my fervent prayer that this great family tradition that has continued for so long does not die because of this situation (and particularly, not on my watch). For the sake of those we have all loved, and especially in memory of those who have gone to be with the Lord, I humbly beg that someone else sees to it that this great reunion continues. Please consider taking up the planning for our next reunion.

With love,

Robert

Let us see you there Saturday, April 18th this year! Same place, same time as usual.

It’s that time again – Saturday April 13th, 2019.

See you there!

Young Attaway sisters

We had a great time visiting this year! If you were unable to make it, you were missed. Hope to see you next time!

This year’s reunion will be on Saturday 04/13 at

Brady Housing Authority Hospitality Room,
405 E. Main, Brady, TX.

I will post Amber’s pictures as soon as I get them. I forgot about taking pictures this year, so I do not have many. Butthere are several of the group photos. Don’t forget to get me pictures of your family members (include names “left to right” in group photos please).

The Time For the 2014 Reunion is Coming Up!

As usual, the reunion will be on the 2nd Saturday in April, which is April 12th this year at 10:00 a.m. It will be at the same place as the last couple of years:

Brady Housing Authority Hospitality Room,
405 E. Main, Brady, TX.

Catered luncheon, bring favorite dessert, good memories and any treasures you might have – pictures, documents, letters, etc.

Looking forward to seeing you there to see you there!

/Bob’s boy