Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

12/16/2025

Have you heard of Wreaths Across America Day? It’s a day set aside to honor our fallen veterans and servicemembers by placing a beautiful wreath on their graves. Their courage and sacrifice are not forgotten, and today, we honor their memory and their lives.

12/15/2025

Earlene Ann Bennett McGehee passed away at home at the age of 83 on December 9, 2025. Earlene was born to Natalie and Earl Bennett on September 4, 1942. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, to whom she was married for 59 wonderful years, her parents Natalie and Earl, and son-in-law...

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12/15/2025

12/13/2025

With over 150 positions available, do you know what jobs exist in the U.S. National Guard? Since today is the National Guard’s birthday, research some fun facts about this unique branch of the U.S. military. And take a moment today to thank a service member who serves or served in the National Guard!

12/12/2025

During the holiday season, grief can make you feel isolated and alone. Giving back and volunteering can be a welcome break to the ups and downs of grief and give you something positive to look forward to amidst the holiday happenings. Check out this article for ideas on how to get involved, give back, and balance your grief with joy this Christmas!

Giving back during the holiday season can be a meaningful and productive way to honor a loved one's memory. Learn more here!

12/12/2025

After a loss, it’s so important to come together and share each other’s grief. That’s why many families choose to host a gathering.

This event can be as formal or informal as you wish, but it’s a time to bring family and friends together to share memories and express their feelings of loss.

The gathering often includes a meal, and the event space can be personalized with photos, decorations, and memorabilia.

By coming together in this way, mourners have the opportunity to honor a loved one’s memory and offer love and support to each other. To learn more about your options for a gathering, contact us at 936-597-7300.

12/11/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Theresa Williams on December 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by parents Emmitt Williams and Vera Williams, and brother Jarrett Williams. She is survived by her siblings Carolyn Gann (Ronald), Pamela Reese (Willie),...

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12/10/2025

Christmas in June may sound out of the ordinary, but not for Kasey Zachmann! Discover how a loving community came together to support a girl with a terminal diagnosis.

“There are really no words to describe how incredible everyone is.”

12/10/2025

Kenneth Warren Reynolds was born May 7, 1956 in Houston, Texas to John H. and Theresa B. Reynolds. Kenneth was the owner of Shiro Grocery Store for 18 years. After retiring, he moved to Huntsville, Texas. Kenneth enjoyed golfing, the “occasional” Miller Lite, and talking smack. Kenneth also...

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12/10/2025

Erin Jessica (McKernan) Sirianni was born in Emporia, Kansas on March 19, 1979, to Ed and Mona McKernan. She was immediately loved and doted on and for years spoiled rotten by her older sisters, Jamie (McKernan) Pollard and Kelly (McKernan) Roberts, much to the frustration of the adults in their...

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12/09/2025

C JeNele Carlson passed away at the age of 88 on December 8, 2025.
JeNele was born to Phyllis & Elmer Dunn on October 5, 1937. She had 3 siblings Dwain, Ladonna, and Gayland.
JeNele was a graduate of Aldine High School.
After graduating, she met Denny Carlson. They married on March 17, 1955....

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