Agnes LaNell Pardee

Agnes LaNell “Jackie” Pardee passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89 in Kerens, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion in Somerville, Texas. Viewing will be from Noon to 1:00p.m.  at the Cemetery.

LaNell was a native Texan, born in Algerita, Texas to Floyd and Ollie (Newby) Lewis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Robert Wendel Pardee, granddaughter Jacqui Lynette Pardee a great grandson Weston Bowers and two brothers John Lewis and Tom Lewis.

She is survived by her loving family, two sons Jack Pardee & wife Barbara of Cleveland Texas, Mike Pardee & wife Benji of Kerens, Texas, five grandchildren; Lindsey Bowers & husband Darrell, Elizabeth Anderson & husband Robert, Billy Pardee, Alicia Costner & husband Chris, Robert Pardee & wife Christina, six great grandchildren; Robert Taylor & Christopher Pardee, Weldon, Will & Worth Bowers, Clara Beth & Wesley Anderson, Caleb Costner, two nieces; Cindy Beth Williams and Leah Mickie, a nephew Pete Lewis;  and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; Travis Williams, Ollie Lewis, Thomas Mickie, Trevor Neely, Vera Mickie, Caroline Williams, Lillith, Wrath and Athena Lyons, along with other relatives and friends.

LaNell had a rewarding career as a nurse for forty years in private, industrial and insurance sectors.  She also had a creative side to her working in a friend’s business as a floral designer and framing.

She was an avid gardener and had a passion for flowers (especially roses) and plants.  With her green thumb everything she planted vigorously thrived.  In earlier years she collected cranberry glass and owls as a hobby.

LaNell, Mom, Grandma, Aunt Jackie will be missed!  Her legacy will continue to inspire and guide those who loved her.

Pallbearers include Robert Pardee, Billy Pardee, Robert Taylor Pardee, Christiopher Pardee, Robert Anderson and Darrell Bowers and honorary pallbearer Josh Arceneaux.

Arrangements under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, Somerville, Texas.

Oakland Cemetery – 15984 TX-36, Somerville, Texas (on left leaving Somerville).