Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Sunday, May 8, 2016
6-8 p.m.
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Monday, May 9, 2016
2:00 p.m.
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Marthabelle Uzzel

of Clute, TX

January 6, 1922 - May 5, 2016


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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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8 Condolence(s)
Donna Reed
San Antonio, TX
Sunday, May 8, 2016

Dear Sonja and Joe and extended family,

My memories of Aunt Marthabelle are still very vivid in my mind. It's like yesterday I was just a kid in Clute and all our parents were together drinking coffee after church on Sunday night. She and Uncle Cecil are forever in my heart.

My heart aches for you. But there is joy where Aunt Marthabelle is with Uncle Cecil and her sisters.

Sincerely, Donna Reed

Harold Mahan
Nixon, TX
Sunday, May 8, 2016

So sorry to hear about your mom. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis lane
Anderson, IN
Saturday, May 7, 2016

My dear sweet friend Sonja, wish so much I could be there for you. You will be in my heart and prayers. So sorry for your loss and the loss for your family. Love you 😢😢😢😢. Phyllis

Sharon Young
Redmond, WA
Friday, May 6, 2016

Aunt Marthabelle had such a beautiful soul. I have wonderful childhood memories of her. We were so fortunate to have her in our family.

Mart & Carolyn Padgett
Temple, TX
Friday, May 6, 2016

We miss our Aunt Marthabelle and are praying for the family especially for our niece and nephew Sonja and Joe.

Ben Padgett
Belton, TX
Friday, May 6, 2016

Sonja and Joe, my memories of my childhood always include Aunt Marthabelle. She was always a sweet godly woman. She and Uncle Cecil were always an example of how to live your life. Me and Karen mourn with you.

Pamela Hedrick
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, May 6, 2016

I can still hear your Happy Birthday blessings. I have never met anyone with more spirit and love. She brought her husband out of coma. Sonja and family my thoughts are with you.

Rhonda Payne
West Columbia, TX
Friday, May 6, 2016

To the family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother and Grandmother. She was a fine example of a Christian Lady. I know she will be missed. To Sonja, my beautiful friend. I've seen no greater devotion to a mother than you have shown. My prayer is for strength and comfort for you during this time. God bless this sweet family and replace the sting of death with the many sweet memories they have made with Marthabelle.