Edgel Permenter

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 Tuesday, 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 at Mangum Funeral Home. Edgel spent most of her life educating children and 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: Amie Modglin Eric Permenter and wife Josey 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 Galey Sister: Lazelle Rose Brother: Donald May Pallbearers will be grandsons: Eric Permenter, Shannon Permenter, Cody Permenter, and Austin Moore; nephew, Steve Moody; special friend, Rodney Dean. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org/