1930
Charlotte
2007
Charlotte Ann O'Bryan-Mason
August 19, 1930 — November 18, 2007
Harlingen/Corpus Christi, TX:
Charlotte Ann O’Bryan-Mason, nee Harper 77, was welcomed to her home in Heaven on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at her residence in Corpus Christi, Texas after a long bout with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born August 19, 1930 in Harlingen, Texas to Raymond C. and Virginia M. (King) Harper.
She is survived by her three siblings, John L. Harper (Melba) of New Braunfels, Texas; Mary F. Smith (Roy) of Butler, Missouri and Billy G. Harper (Lou) of Chesterfield, Ohio; her six children, Luciua “D” L. Nelson (Marty) of San Antonio, Texas; Janice M. Byington (Roger) of Clearfield, Utah, Elvin “Bud” P. O’Bryan, III (Kaye) of Corpus Christi, Texas, Daniel R. O’Bryan (Val) of Katy, Texas, Virginia “Jeni” L. Hadden (Jeff) of Roy, Utah, and Elizabeth F. Bird (Alan) of Logan, Utah; 25 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren (and still counting). She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her beloved husband, Joseph R. Mason, a brother, Raymond C. Harper, Jr. (Josephine) and a grandson, Brent L. Byington.
Mama had great memories of growing up on the family farm in Combes, Texas. She thought of the whole Rio Grande Valley as her playground. The Harper family were active members of the Harlingen First Baptist Church and in the Masonic Order where she was a member of the Order of the Rainbow. She graduated from Harlingen High in 1948 and then worked for the Valley Morning Star. Elvin P. O’Bryan, Jr. and Charlotte were married in Harlingen’s First Baptist Church on May 18, 1950. After moving to Ohio they both joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1958, then in 1965 took their family through the Utah Logan Temple on their way back to Texas. On November 11, 1983, Charlotte married a widower, Joseph R. Mason in Kearns, Utah and there helped his raise his younger children. She worked as a Social Worker for Utah State’s Family Services. After retirement, Joe and Charlotte enjoyed traveling and camping all over the US and Canada. Oh, how the memories were countless treasures. She called Texas home were her blue bonnets and palm trees grew, and where she would jump the waves at Padre Island or curl her toes in the warm sand. But there again she loved Utah’s beautiful mountains and cooler summers.
Mama loved finding out about her heritage and was proud to be the 4th great granddaughter of Ebenezer Putnam, a Revolutionary Solder who fought in the Battle of Lexington. Mama had a big heart and opened her home to numerous children over the years, giving love, comfort and security. She was smart, funny, intuitive, and by far the best mama and grandma ever. Mama has said that her most precious blessings were her faith in Jesus Christ and her family, considering them both the legacy, by which, she wanted to be remembered. Her only dream was to be with her family again forever in the presence of her Heavenly Father.
The family wishes to give thanks to all who gave such outstanding care to Mama over the years. And a special thanks to the Church for the spiritual love and support shown to her and the family and to the Hospice caregivers as well.
Visitation hours for Charlotte’s will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM, with the funeral services starting at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Charlotte will be laid to rest close to her parents in the Combes Cemetery in Combes, Texas.
Instead of flower, memorial donations could be sent for Parkinson’s research at either http://www.parkinsonalliance.org or http://www.michaeljfox.org.
Arrangements under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Charlotte Ann O’Bryan-Mason, nee Harper 77, was welcomed to her home in Heaven on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at her residence in Corpus Christi, Texas after a long bout with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born August 19, 1930 in Harlingen, Texas to Raymond C. and Virginia M. (King) Harper.
She is survived by her three siblings, John L. Harper (Melba) of New Braunfels, Texas; Mary F. Smith (Roy) of Butler, Missouri and Billy G. Harper (Lou) of Chesterfield, Ohio; her six children, Luciua “D” L. Nelson (Marty) of San Antonio, Texas; Janice M. Byington (Roger) of Clearfield, Utah, Elvin “Bud” P. O’Bryan, III (Kaye) of Corpus Christi, Texas, Daniel R. O’Bryan (Val) of Katy, Texas, Virginia “Jeni” L. Hadden (Jeff) of Roy, Utah, and Elizabeth F. Bird (Alan) of Logan, Utah; 25 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren (and still counting). She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her beloved husband, Joseph R. Mason, a brother, Raymond C. Harper, Jr. (Josephine) and a grandson, Brent L. Byington.
Mama had great memories of growing up on the family farm in Combes, Texas. She thought of the whole Rio Grande Valley as her playground. The Harper family were active members of the Harlingen First Baptist Church and in the Masonic Order where she was a member of the Order of the Rainbow. She graduated from Harlingen High in 1948 and then worked for the Valley Morning Star. Elvin P. O’Bryan, Jr. and Charlotte were married in Harlingen’s First Baptist Church on May 18, 1950. After moving to Ohio they both joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1958, then in 1965 took their family through the Utah Logan Temple on their way back to Texas. On November 11, 1983, Charlotte married a widower, Joseph R. Mason in Kearns, Utah and there helped his raise his younger children. She worked as a Social Worker for Utah State’s Family Services. After retirement, Joe and Charlotte enjoyed traveling and camping all over the US and Canada. Oh, how the memories were countless treasures. She called Texas home were her blue bonnets and palm trees grew, and where she would jump the waves at Padre Island or curl her toes in the warm sand. But there again she loved Utah’s beautiful mountains and cooler summers.
Mama loved finding out about her heritage and was proud to be the 4th great granddaughter of Ebenezer Putnam, a Revolutionary Solder who fought in the Battle of Lexington. Mama had a big heart and opened her home to numerous children over the years, giving love, comfort and security. She was smart, funny, intuitive, and by far the best mama and grandma ever. Mama has said that her most precious blessings were her faith in Jesus Christ and her family, considering them both the legacy, by which, she wanted to be remembered. Her only dream was to be with her family again forever in the presence of her Heavenly Father.
The family wishes to give thanks to all who gave such outstanding care to Mama over the years. And a special thanks to the Church for the spiritual love and support shown to her and the family and to the Hospice caregivers as well.
Visitation hours for Charlotte’s will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM, with the funeral services starting at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Charlotte will be laid to rest close to her parents in the Combes Cemetery in Combes, Texas.
Instead of flower, memorial donations could be sent for Parkinson’s research at either http://www.parkinsonalliance.org or http://www.michaeljfox.org.
Arrangements under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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