Maudie Marie Fawcett Wheeler

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Rick Parnell, associate pastor of the Central Baptist Church, officiating.<br><br>BURIAL: 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at the Washita Cemetery in Hemphill County, under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. <br><br>BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Wheeler was born April 3, 1921 in Plumlee, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Maude & Adam Fawcett, a Baptist preacher. Her life was simple as they moved from place to place, following her father's ministry. Rev. Fawcett brought his family back to Jasper, Arkansas as the final homestead until his death. She married Melvin Wheeler on July 30, 1940 in Miami, Texas. They lived in the Canadian area until 1962; Neosho, Missouri from 1962 until 1966; Highmore, South Dakota from 1966 until 1976; and Eufaula, Oklahoma from 1976 until moving to Pampa in 1982. She was a member of the Pam Apartments Activity Club and Sunday School class. Maudie's gentle spirit and optimistic attitude has left a lasting impression and influence on her family and friends. She leaves behind a loving family who will remember her for her strength, courage and passion for life. SURVIVORS: 3 daughters: Cheryl Waters and Connie Molitor, both of Pampa; and Vickie Wheeler of Eufaula, OK; 2 sons: Bill Wheeler of Newcastle, WY and Larry Wheeler of Neosho, MO; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.MEMORIALS: Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 513 E. Francis, Pampa, TX 79065 or Pam Apts. Activity Club, 1200 N. Wells, Pampa, TX 79065.