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THE CANADIAN RECORD
COMMUNITY PAGE
THURSDAY S MAY 2DDB
OBITUARY
OBITUARY
FAYTUCKNESS
Norma "Fay" Tuckness 72, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, died May 2,2008 in Chickasha. Me-
morial services were held Tuesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at the River Ministries Church in Ca-
nadian, with Donald Hill officiating. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of
Ferguson Funeral Home in Chickasha.
Norma Fay Tuckness was born April 20, 1936 n Mason, Texas, the daughter of Aaron
Sanders and Lillie Schuessler Sanders. Fay was raised in Mason County, Texas. She married
Carl Russel Tuckness on May 26,1953. They moved to Canadian in 1960. While in Canadian
she was employed for several years as a retail clerk at the Canadian Drug Store.
Fay enjoyed sewing, garden ing, reading, and especially spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband Carl; and a grandson Ferlin Otis.
Survivors include four daughters, Cathy and Freddie Otis of Alex, Oklahoma, Debby and
Malcolm Hefley of Walsh, Colorado, Carla Evans of Canadian, and Lisa and Bill Hefley of
Amarillo; grandchildren, Shayla Sanders, Joshua Hector, Holly and Jimmy Hamilton, Fel
cia and Chris Taylor, Fallon Otis, Shauna and Leslie Sam, Kelsey Nail and Russell Hefley,
Heath Hefley, and Alicia Moffett; a great-grandchild, Tripp Allen Taylor; two brothers, Mar-
vin Sanders of Midland and Howard Sanders of Mason, Texas; and a sister, Velma Scantlin,
also of Mason.
The family suggests memorials be to Lone Star Angel Project, PO Box 303, Canadian TX.
79014.
Wayne Baker honored for
volunteer achievement
Longtime Edward Abraham Memorial Home Volunteer
Wayne Baker was recognized for the second year in a row
by the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Ag-
ng (TAHSA). His volunteer efforts at the Abraham Home
stretch back 25 years. According to Activities Director
Shirley Flowers, the octogenarian has logged 600 hours of
volunteering this year alone and 7,429 miles in the E AMH
bus driving residents for medical appointments and taking
them for much anticipated Joy Rides.
In her nomination letter, Flowers said, "T can't' is not
in his vocabulary. If he doesn't know how to do what he is
asked, he will simply figure out a way."
Some of the programs he provides for the residents in-
clude a weekly Bible class and a reminiscing time where he directs them down memory
lane. Always willing to help out in any way he can, Baker has entertained by dressing
as a bride for a mock wedding skit and every Independence Day decorates the bus and
loads up residents to ride in the annual parade.
"During a recent building renovation/addition," wrote Flowers, "he served as the en-
gineer drawing up the plans, ordering the materials, securing donated work and mate-
rial from local businesses, and driving 200 miles round trip to pick up needed construc-
tion materials. This was all done with his arm in a sling following a major surgery."
At his own expense, he has constructed physical therapy devices that aid residents in
rehabilitation by improving hand/eye coordination and motor skills. The long list of his
skills range from mowing the grass, to building cabinets, putting together ceiling-high
Christmas trees and filling in as song leader when needed.
While serving on the EAMH board from 1994 to 2001, Baker realized the need for
transportation for the residents so secured a grant for a bus. Not only has he used it
for the residents' needs, but for their enjoyment as well, taking them on weekly drives
around town and in the country. He also oversees ma i ntenance for the vehicle.
"The residents look forward to their Joy Rides," wrote Flowers, "because as the
driver, he injects a lot of humor....He exercises their minds with games. Many of his pas-
sengers are wheelchair bound and would otherwise be restricted to the building."
Baker received a Certificate of Nomination from TAHSA. The Association was es-
tablished in 1959 as a Texas not-for-profit corporation. Its purpose is to provide leader-
ship, advocacy, and education for retirement housing and nursing home communities
that serve the needs of Texas's retirees. The Association is comprised of more than 275
members, including approximately 250 of Texas's finest retirement housing commu-
nities, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing
homes.
JOE CROSS
Joe Cross, 55, of Amarillo died Wednesday, April 30,2008. Services were held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 3, in Polk Street United Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. Marty Ham-
rick, associate pastor, officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery by Griggs-Schooler-
Gordon Funeral Directors.
Mr. Cross was born April 11,1953 in Amarillo and graduated from Canadian High School
where he played football. He also was active in rodeo events. He received an associate degree
n veterinary science from Clarendon College.
Joe was very active in the Masonic Lodge n Amarillo, Canyon and Claude, and in Polk
Street United Methodist Church. He loved all his nieces and nephews and followed their ac-
tivities in sports.
Survivors include his father, Bill Cross, and wife, Joyce, of Canadian; his mother, Nancy
Cross of Dallas; three sisters, Sue Garza and husband, Israel, of Lewisville, Neysia Wilson
and husband, Robert, of Iowa Park and Cynthia Donnell and husband, Greg, of Canyon; a
brother, Steve Cross and wife, Jeanne, of Amarillo; five nieces, I ibby, Brittnee, Kylie, Mack-
enzie and Kaycee; three nephews, Sam, Jereme and Josh; and a great-niece, Gabby.
The family suggests memorials be to a Masonic Lodge.
Condolences may be sent online at www.mem.com.
MEALS ON WHEELS
May 12-16
•Monday: Tex-Mex pile-on, Spanish
rice, pinto beans, tossed salad, tortilla
chips, coconut pie.
•Tuesday: Baked chicken, rice pilaf,
broccoli, fruit salad, dinner roll, butter-
scotch pudding.
•Wednesday: Hamburger, potato
chips, lettuce/ tomato/ onion, chocolate
chip cookie.
•Thursday: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce,
green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread,
chocolate cake.
•Friday: Chicken strip w/ gravy,
French fries, zucchini/squash, tropical
fruit, Texas toast, brownie.
Canadian Church ScheduCe
^ABUNDANT LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
310 Birch Street 323-5184
Sunday Services: Sunday School
10:00 am, Worship and Children's Church
10:45 am, Evening Worship 6:30 pm;
Wednesday: Evening Service 7:00 pm
& CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
108 6th Street 323-6270
Sunday Services: Sunday School
10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am, Evening
Worship 6:00 pm; Wednesday: Bible
Study 6:30 pm
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1013 S. 4th Street 323-6371
Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 am,
Worship 10:30 am, Evening Worship
6:00 pm; Wednesday: Evening Sendee
7:00 pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
706 Main Street 323-8388
Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 am,
Worship 10:45 am, Bible Study 6:00 pm,
Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm; Wednesday;
Meal 5:30 pm, AWANA 6:00 pm, Bible
Study/Praver Service 6:30 pm, Youth Group
7:15 pm, Choir Practice 7:30 pm
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
402 Purcell Street 323-6604
Sunday Services: Sunday School
9:30 am, Worship Service 10:30 am;
Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm,
Friends Day 2 years-old - 6th grade,
6:30 pm
^FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
605 Purcell Street 323-6517
Sunday Services: Sunday School
10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
520 Main Street 323-6758
Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 am,
Worship 8:30 am & 10:30 am, Choir
Practice 6:00 pm Wednesday: Women's
Bible Study 10:00 am, 3:45 pm Bible
Busters, Jr. High Youth 5:30 pm, Sr. High
Youth 7:00 pm
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
804 Kingman Street 323-6608
Saturday: Confessions 4:00-4:45 pm,
Mass 5:00 pm; Sunday: Mass 9:00 am;
Tuesday thru Thursday: Mass 7:00 pm
SPANISH REVIVAL CENTER
114 S. 4th Street 323-8407
Sunday Services: Sunday School
10:00 am, Evening Worship 6:00 pm;
Tuesday: Prayer Service 7:00 pm;
Wednesday: Bilingual Service 7:00 pm;
Friday: Service 7:00 pm
^fTHE RIVER
221 Main Street 323-6596
Sunday Services: Worship 10:00 am,
Evening Worship 6:00 pm, Evening
Youth 6:00 pm; Wednesday: Bible Study
7:00 pm
COUNTRYSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST
ii53* US Hwy. 83 323-9749
Sunday Services: Worship 10:30 am,
Bible classes following; Wednesday:
Bible classes 7:00 pm; Thursday: Mens
Bible Study 7:30 pm
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