Panela was born in Mamou, Louisiana to Percy Granger and Ida Hollier. she was raised in Oakdale Louisiana. Panela married the love of her life James Poston on January 16th, 1976, in Houston, TX. after 24 years of marriage James was called home to be with the lord on October 6th, 2000, in Crosby Texas at the young age of 64.
Panela is proceeded in death by her beloved husband Jim (James Poston) her daughter Paula Martin and grandson's Cody martin and Justin Strain, and her loving parents.
Panela is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Austin of Crosby TX, Stepchildren Donna Love of Las Vegas, James JR and wife Sheryl Poston of New Caney, grandchildren Corey and wife Jesi Austin of Liberty TX, Ryan and wife Diana Poston of Porter TX, Travis and wife Ashley Poston of Cleveland TX, Georgia Strain of Cold Springs TX, Sabrina Strain of Tomball TX, Jessica Love of Houston TX, and great grandchildren Kylie, Zane, and Ella Austin of Liberty TX, Ryan Jr, Mason, and Emma Poston of Porter Tx, Maddox, and Lucas Poston of Cleveland Tx, Elias Parada of Japan, Elena Parada of Houston, and Emma Parada of Tomball.
Panela led a very successful career at SeaLand and retired at the youthful age of 56. She spent a handful of years creating beautiful memories with her husband, friends, and family. Panela and Jim purchased an RV that became their second home, as they made countless memories with Corey and Stephanie. Panela took joy in the slot machines at the casinos and loved playing bingo. Although Panela never loved to cook, she made the best chicken and sausage gumbo, and her grandson Corey would eat the whole pot in one sitting. One of her biggest weaknesses was she could never say "no" to her grandson. Panela was given the name Big Momo by her grandson, but that later evolved to Big Mama through her greatgrandchildren.
Panela was a graceful woman who loved her family more than anything. She left this world knowing Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour and is now in a better place with her beloved husband Jim. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Crosby TX. Although she will be missed, Panela was loved, and made an amazing impact in many lives.
A visitation for Panela will be held Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM and Monday, March 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Monday, March 4, 2024, at 12:00 PM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A burial committal will occur Monday, March 4, 2024, at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
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