Marthabelle Uzzel, 94, of Clute, Texas went to Heaven on May 5, 2016. She will joyously join her beloved husband, Rev. Cecil C. Uzzel. Mrs. Uzzel was a devoted Christian wife, mother, Memaw, and friend who loved being part of her husband's ministry. She enjoyed her Christian fellowship, playing and teaching piano, traveling, gardening and crafts. Her lovely smile and nurturing spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Uzzel was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; parents, Johnny and Josephine Simmons, of Waco, Texas; sisters, Marie Rush, Ollie Rose Dunn, and Virginia Roberts.

Survivors include her children, Sonja (Tinker) Harlan, of Clute, Texas and Joe (Donna) Uzzel, of Maryville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Stephanie (Sean) Croft, of Missouri City, Texas, Krista Baily, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Steven Harlan (Dallas), of Lake Jackson, Texas, Jennifer (Manuel) Casanova, of Wellington, Florida, Stacey (Ryan) Appleton, of Denton, Texas; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Mattie, Riley, Eli, Brady, Hudson, Manuel, Emma, Charlie, and Jake; and brother, Buddy Simmons.

The family wishes to thank Help Inc., caregiver, Elicia McVey. Mrs. Uzzel was her "DQ Queen". Many thanks to the staff of Carriage Inn for their great care. Heartfelt appreciation goes to Sarah Sanabria, her AMed Hospice nurse.

The family will receive friends at Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel on May 8, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at Lakewood on May 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Burial afterward at Restwood Cemetery. The Rev. Rodney Coates will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Steven Harlan, Sean Croft, Kyle Croft, Eddie Miller, Ramiro Perez, and Rusty Spencer.

Honorary pallbearers will be A. G. Dunn, Larry Dunn, Donald Toucheque, Ronnie Broaddus and Robert Harlan.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, PO Box 1055-C, Clute, Texas 77531.

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