Services for Bernice Frizzell Tomez, 83, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Kelly Ward officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Mrs. Tomez was born on November 2, 1935 in Crockett, Texas, the daughter of the late Bill and Rena Frizzell. She passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, May 31, 2019 at The Joseph House with her loving family surrounding her.
Mrs. Tomez resided in Lufkin, Texas all of her adult life. To know her, was to love her. She lived her life for the Lord, thanking Him daily through the good times and the bad, always trusting His will for her life. She was a strong, gentle, loving, caring, poised, and graceful woman who had the ability to make everyone feel special. She was a devoted wife to the late Ennis Tomez for 61 years, and to him she was his everything. It was truly a match made in heaven. She was a loving mother to all three of her daughters, always putting their needs first. She was an involved and caring Nanny to all of her grandchildren, and had a unique bond with each one. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a homemaker who was known for always keeping a tidy and loving home. She was a talented seamstress, a beautiful singer and she enjoyed cooking for her family. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord and she taught Sunday School, led the Senior group, and for years led the worship and singing. She loved to shop and always carried herself with class and poise. She had a beautiful smile, contagious laugh and a kind spirit. She was a perfect picture of a Proverbs 31 wife and mother and to her family she was truly worth far more than rubies. She led a Christ-centered life with the utmost of integrity, leaving a lasting impression on all. She was a member of Victory Assembly of God.
Mrs. Tomez will be remembered for her grace, poise and strength as she navigated both the difficult and good times. She relied on the Lord for strength and peace and had an unwavering faith that she has passed down to her children.
Mrs. Tomez is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and John Horton and Beverly and Mike Shurley, all of Lufkin; grandchildren, Jason and Karen Horton, Brandi Gonzalez, Lynsi and Cory Denman, Zack and Jade Pouland, all of Lufkin, Ashley and Seth Marcantel of Lafayette, Louisiana, Hanna Shurley of Houston and Haley Shurley of College Station; great-grandchildren, Alli Gonzalez and Joseph Tubbs, Aron and Yanet Gonzalez, Cody and Cason Horton, Madix and Maverick Denman, Bentley and Chloe Pouland, Truman and Anna Kate Marcantel; great great-grandchildren, Justin and Paisley Tubbs and Yuliana Gonzalez; sisters, Betty Morris and Eula Mae Landers, both of Lufkin; along with a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ennis Tomez; beloved daughter, Catherine Tomez; parents; brothers, Grover, Brown, Acie and Billy Neal Frizzell; sister, Ethel Price; and granddaughter, Tamesha Horton.
Mrs. Tomez will be escorted to her final resting place by her pallbearers, Jason Horton, Zachary Pouland, Cody Horton, Aron Gonzalez, Cason Horton, Cory Denman, Seth Marcantel, Joseph Tubbs and honorary pallbearer Madix Denman.
Mrs. Tomez’s family would like to thank the staffs of Affinity Hospice and The Joseph House for the extraordinary care, love and support given during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Tomez’s honor may be made to The Joseph House, 5784 FM 841, Lufkin, TX 75901.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.
