Obituary of Elizabeth Miller Head

Elizabeth Dora Miller Head, age 99, passed away on June 22, 2015 in Woodville, Texas. Mrs. Head was born December 9, 1915 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Miller. She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. Mrs. Head was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Stanley J. Head; her infant daughter Elizabeth Ellen Head; her sister Ruth Morgan; and her brothers Conrad and Walter Miller. She is survived by her sons Stanly D. Head and wife Carolyn of Woodville and John C. Head and wife Sandra of League City; four granddaughters; numerous great grandchildren; and her sister Dorothy Sloan of Port Arthur. Mrs. Head was a lifelong homemaker, and she enjoyed cooking, knitting, and playing piano. Mr. and Mrs. Head raised their family in Bridge City, Texas before retiring to their lake home in Dam B. She was a member of the Woodville Church of Christ for many years. Her family would like to express appreciation and thanks to the staff at the Dogwood Trails Nursing Home in Woodville where Mrs. Head has resided for the past several years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 5-7 pm at Riley Funeral Home in Woodville. Funeral Services will be held at Riley Funeral Home at 2 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2015 with Brother Keith Bellamy officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Town Bluff. Services are under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County.