Theresa (Bramlett) Read Friend, 84, of Houston, TX peacefully passed away on January 1, 2010. Born January 22, 1925 in Greenville, TX to Stella and William B. Bramlett, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 36 years, Morris F. (Doc) Read, and brothers Billy Joe and Darrell Bramlett. After graduation from high school she worked as a secretary in the electronics industry in Greenville and later in the medical field in Garland, TX. Theresa moved to Friendswood, TX in 2003. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist, Garland.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Read Walker and husband Jerry Walker of Manvel, TX, 3 grandchildren, Scott Walker of Webster, Laina Theresa Walker of Manvel, Kristin Sanecki and husband Patrick of Greensboro, NC., her nieces, Jane Hunter and husband Jerry of Wylie, Kayde Bramlett of Kingwood and nephews, Andy Bramlett and wife Lisa of Crosby, Craig Hunter of Carrollton, and Matt Bramlett of Crosby.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. until service time. Officiating the service will be Rev. Paul Gould. Burial will follow at East Mount Cemetery.
Our family wishes to thank the “angels” of Colonial Oaks Braeswood Memory Care facility of Houston and A-Med Hospice for their love and dedication. You welcomed Theresa as family and enriched her life with your loving care.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
