BARBARA NELL GILCREASE, 75, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Katy, TX. She was born in El Paso, Texas on December 29, 1941 to Howard and Hortense Clayton. Barbara is survived by her son Clayton and Deborah Gilcrease; daughter Jennifer and Adam Compton; sister, Nancy Pearl Boyd; grandchildren Emily Paige and Jason Robert Gilcrease and Haley Amber and Aubrey Noelle Compton and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Barbara enjoyed school and was always interested in learning. She earned an udergraduate degree from the University of Texas El Paso, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Houston Baptist University, and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of St Thomas. Barbara spent some time as a Registered Nurse but the majority of her career was spent teaching high school Biology and Marine Biology at James E. Taylor High School. Barbara’s true passion in life was being involved in international mission trip ministries.
Visitation will be at Katy Funeral Home on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 5 – 8 P.M. Funeral services will be on Saturday 28, 2017 at Kingsland Baptist Church 20555 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450 at 10:00am with Omar Garcia Officiating. Flowers may be coordinated through Katy Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made to Kingsland Baptist Church Missions Ministry 20555 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450.
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