Modene Jones Williams

Life is a book in volumes three, The past, the present and the year-to-be. The past is written and laid away, The present we're writing everyday. The last and best of volumes three, Is locked from sight - God keeps the key. Modene Jones Williams was born October 5, 1928 at home in San Angelo, Texas to Annie Clayton and James Wilburn. She passed away on October 3, 2016, just shy of her 88th birthday, in Abilene, Texas. She fought hard, but knew when God called it was time to rest and enter heaven's gate. A loving wife, devoted Mom, and fun Mema--a true friend to all, she will be missed. Modene enjoyed a variety of activities including jigsaw puzzles, her iPad, emails and "sol", all kinds of crafts, cooking--favorites "Mema" eggs and fudge, family get togethers, playing with her grandpets, holiday festivities, collecting Santas, listening to country and gospel music, and occasionally singing karaoke. She was a "keeper" and an "organizer". But her true passion was genealogy. Lots of "HO" trips to explore ancestry, looking for those family roots and actually finding her "family" tree still alive in a vacant field. Stopping off for fun in wild animal parks, and feeding the giraffes through the car window. Finding the chicken crossing that country road, affectionately called "Ho Ho", he followed the journey, inspiring many jokes and interesting stories. We will miss her annual Christmas tree ornament depicting a memorable past event, but will continue to enjoy those already on the tree. Over her 87 years she compiled volumes of family history, memories and handwritten incredible stories. A gift we will treasure forever. Pallbearers will be Dennis Wilson, Michael Wilson, Phil Williams, Larry Knight, Jim Morrow, Donald Cooper, Jim Forman and Jim Bob Forman. Modene was predeceased by her husband Glendon Westbrook, father of her children; husband Hugh Jones; sons Glen Perry Westbrook and Larry Dan Westbrook; two sisters Edna Mae Morrow and Rosa Lee Hulsey. Modene is survived by her husband B. Jack Williams; her daughter Glenna Wilson and husband Dennis, of Austin; her daughter Rhonda Nixon and husband Zane of Houston, and son Terry Glen Westbrook. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Michael, Michele, Hillary and Caroline, one great grandchild, Harper Rose, many nieces and nephews and wonderful extended family members. Visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday October 7, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home, 402 Rio Concho Drive, San Angelo. Services will be 10:00am Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Southgate Church of Christ, 528 Country Club Road, San Angelo with Minister Paul Shero, officiating. Burial will follow at Belvedere Cemetery, 3504 Arden Road, San Angelo. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers in Abilene for all their help and support and the many friends and family who sat by her side--making each day a new adventure with stories and colorful drawings. Thank you to Jack for being a loving husband and helping to make her last 15 years special. In lieu of flowers please give to your favorite charity. In God's care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love. Memories of you are ours to keep, Our words are few but our love is deep.