Louise Dickey Flurry, 89, of West Orange, passed away on November 13, 2019, at home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 2402 Western Avenue, West Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden, in Orange.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange.
Born in West Orange, Texas on July 15, 1930, she was the daughter of Rufus N. Dickey and Minnie Ella (Moses) Dickey. Louise was a 1947 graduate of Stark High School. She was one of the first female officers at First City Bank of Orange and went on to become an Executive Vice President. Louise was a faithful charter member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was known for her standing invitations for Sunday dinners. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved granddaughters who were all her “favorites”, playing cards, cooking, and most of all, sharing coffee and sweet tea with her many visitors. Louise also loved making slushies for the neighborhood children. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles M. Flurry; brothers, C.A. Dickey, Sr., Ollis Dickey; sisters, Dora Lincecum, Alta Taylor, Minnie Ella Banaszak.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Flurry of Lake Jackson, Vicki Greenwell and husband Larry of Silsbee, Rufus Flurry and wife Becky of West Orange, Sandy K. Amy and husband Pete of West Orange, and daughter in law, Phyllis Flurry of Akron, Ohio; grandchildren, Brittany Flurry, Kelsey Flurry, Kristin Flurry, Karli Flurry Horne and husband Jimmy, Emily Amy Bautista and husband Joel, and Felicia Amy; great granddaughter, Catherine Mae Bautista; brother Marshall Dickey and wife Becky of Houston.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Shugart, Dennis Baggett, Billy Frederick, Jimmy Horne, Joel Bautista, and James Luckie. Honorary pallbearers are John Stephenson, J.B. James, Clifton Mitchell, and Roy McDaniel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Baptist Church at PO Box 2856 Orange, Texas 77631-2856.
Condolences
Betty Maryanski
November 16, 2019
Will Miss Louise! So sweet and kind to us. We sat in the same pew for about 15 yr,s She was such a Blessing to us all..In my Sunday School class.Thank you all for supporting all of us..We shared small candies, too!! Best friend to me>
Alice Sitton
November 16, 2019
I feel blessed to have know such a special and beautiful lady her presence will be missed, Sandy,Pete and family you won’t have any regrets your care for her was special. My love and prayers for all . Alice
Anonymous
November 15, 2019
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Louise Dickey Flurry .
Dennis & Susie, Gerald
November 14, 2019
Dennis & Susie, Gerald purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Louise Dickey Flurry .
Tanya Greer
November 14, 2019
Tanya Greer lit a candle in memory of Louise Dickey Flurry
Tanya Greer
November 14, 2019
I loved Sundays that we got to go to Louise's house. Her food was amazing. I loved sitting by her and Mrs. Sally during church cause they always had gum or mints..she was the sweetest lady..she will be missed. Love you..tanya
Connie Hughes
November 14, 2019
Louise was one of the kindest “Gingers” I knew. My sister, Doretha Flurry, loved her and always spoke so highly of Louise. May God comfort all who loved her.
Joann Gilbeaux
November 14, 2019
JoAnn Gilbeaux lit a candle in memory of Louise Dickey Flurry