Edgel Charlene May Permenter, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother left this earthly world on April 15, 2017 in Arlington, Texas.  She was born in Paxton, Texas, to Justine Hooper May and Asa Davis May on July 22, 1927.  She resided the majority of her life in Joaquin, Texas. She was 89 years of age.  

 

Her services will be held at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, in Center, Texas, on April 18, 2017 at 11 am with Rev. Jody Hooper and Rev. Austin Moore officiating.  Burial will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley, Texas.  Visitation will take place Monday evening from 6-8pm.

 

Edgel spent most of her life educating childrenand caring for her family.  One of her greatest joys was teaching children to read.  She married the love of her life Smith J. Permenter on June 2, 1946.  She was a member of the Joaquin Church of Christ.

 

Edgel is survived by:

 

Sons:

Sean Permenter and wife Joyce

Steve Permenter and wife Sandy

 

Daughter:

Deborah Brown and husband Jack

 

Grandchildren:

Ami Modglin

Eric Permenter and wife Josie

Shannon Permenter and wife Jennifer

Cody Permenter and wife Tara

Cari McNally and husband Chris

Angela Moore and husband Austin

 

Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Sister-in-Law:

Sandra Moody and husband Jeff

 

Preceded in death by:

Mother and Father: Justine and A.D. May

Husband: S. J. Permenter

Infant Daughter: Nina Sue Permenter

Granddaughter: Roxanne

Sister: Lazelle Rose

Brother: Donald May