Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free
Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free, 89, of Orange, Tx, passed away on 7/30/2023 at 12:34, at St. Davids in Austin, Texas.
In lieu of traditional Funeral services, we will be celebrating her life at 3 pm on August, 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. There will be snow cones and confetti. Bring your best whacky sunglasses and a silly hat.
Born in Orange, Tx, on January 6, 1934, she was the daughter of William Thrailkille and Ruby Hinch. She was a lifelong performer and entertainer, often featured onstage alongside Gordon Baxter in Port Arthur. She was the first female barber licensed in the state of Texas. She has done comedy bits on the radio and loved to travel with good friends. Skipper wrote, often, for the Penny Record, and her name was mentioned over 200 times. The woman rode helicopters over volcanoes, and as grandkids we were sent out to catch bugs to feed the frog in Kebles commode. She often could be found sun baking crawdad mounds, and spray painting them gold. If it was fun, and messy, you can bet Skipper was ready to play. From the octagon shaped barber shop by Sprad's, to the great state Capitol of Austin she will be missed and cherished always.
She is preceded in death by her son, Chris Free, of Orange, Tx; and her brothers, sisters and parents.
She is survived by her large family, consisting of children Keble Free, Beaumont TX; Eddie Free (Pam) of Orange, TX; Laura Free of Austin TX, Scott Free and wife, Kimberly of Beaumont, TX. Her grandchildren, Makani Couk, Kyra Thrillkill, Lana Wheeler, Ross Patek, Rachael Shakail, Noah Scott Free, Erik Daniel Free, Austin Chance Free, Taylor Mckenzie Free-Young, Jordan Scott Free, Tiffany Mckenzie, Kellen Free, plus several great grandchildren, anyone who's been left out, blame Scott.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Skipper Free Queen of Texas on Facebook, where Makani Couk will be gathering the story, and writing her biography.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Torivio Almaguer Jr
August 13, 2023
I did not know Ms. Free. I was viewing obituaries , looking for information on a young man's passing in Orange. Earlier today I was going through boxed letters,etc. and I found and article dated 3/5/99 from The Record Newspapers submitted by Skipper Free and 2 other individuals. The article was about Cinco de Mayo, Remembering Orange County's Hispanic heritage. Ms Free spoke about the many hispanic people she knew and how they influenced her life. My family was part of those families she mentioned in her article. I want to offer my condolences to her loved ones. Again, I did not get to meet her, and that was my loss. Rest in Peace.. Vaya Con Dios Senora Free! Torivio Almaguer Jr.
Janine Tate
August 4, 2023
Sweet Silly Beautiful Skipper. I loved you from the first encounter. You Are A rare Jewel. Kebel , Eddie , Laura. My love to your all. She was the best of the best. Mama. bear, and friend. Salute' Sweet Sassy. I will love you always
Janine Evans Tate
Kathryn Robicheaux
August 4, 2023
Aunt Skip was always fun and happy . She is the baby of her siblings and the last one of them all . She will be greatly missed . I know she will have a party going on in no time with everyone . Love to all the family .KATHY, ANDY, MARK, JEAN & all the rest of our bunch.