BESSIE REYNOLDS WESTBROOK

Bessie Reynolds Westbrook, 96, of Christoval, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 23, 2004. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Rev. Andy Anderson of the First Baptist Church of Eldorado will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Bessie was born on December 23, 1908 on her mother's ranch in Schleicher County and departed from this life on her 96th birthday on her beloved ranch. Mrs. Westbrook was from a prominent pioneer ranching family in Schleicher County. Mrs. Westbrook attended San Angelo Business College and Beauty College. She met and later married Arnie Westbrook on October 3, 1937 and he preceded her in death March 27, 1983. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eldorado. She also resided in Grape Creek, Miles, Tennyson, as well as Eldorado. During her younger years she drove a school bus for Schleicher County, and worked at the cafes in Eldorado. She also worked at the Eldorado Woolen Mills. She took over the ranching business when her mother passed away. She had ranching interest in Schleicher and Concho Counties. She received the Heritage Award for 100 years of continuous ranching in the same family. Bessie was an artist and enjoyed ranching, reading, and painting. She continued to paint until the last few years. She took care of her three grandchildren during the summer months. She shared her love for ranching and hobbies with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren still remember her teaching them to ride her favorite horse, Dunny. She was a bonified product of her generation, she believed in working hard and spending wisely. She was preceded in death by her parents F.J. and Mary Reynolds, her husband, Arnie Lucious Westbrook, sisters Gertrude and Lottie, brothers John, Ray, Reuben, and Frank. Survivors are: Son:Arnie Lee Westbrook of Christoval Daughter:Myrtie Burke and husband, Ed of Southlake, TX Sister: Auta Mae Bradshaw of Eldorado Two Granddaughters:Elizabeth Baker and husband, Robert of Shreveport, LA Lynda Mullan and husband, Brendan of Southlake, TX One Grandson: Joe Lee Luttrell of Eldorado Four Great-grandchildren:Miranda Baker and Rachel Baker of Shreveport, LA Taylor Mullan and Courtney Mullan of Southlake, TX Two sisters-in-law:Nannie Pope and husband, Jade of San Angelo Dorace Westbrook of Morton, TX Brother-in-law:Charlie Westbrook and wife, Ina of Visila, CA Many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Leckie and staff, Community Hospital 3rd floor and Mary Hernandez caregiver. Memorials may be made to West Texas Boys Ranch, Hospice of San Angelo or a favorite charity.