Lillian Ruth Surratt

April 5, 1926 ~ June 14, 2017
Lillian Ruth Cox Surratt, 91, of Linden passed away June 14, 2017. Ms. Surratt was born April 5, 1926 in Douglassville, Texas to William Hardy Cox and Goldie Ruth Wilson Cox. Lillian worked at the Linden Municipal Hospital for 28 years as a dietician.
She is survived by one sister, Mary Frances Washington of Harker Heights, TX.; two daughters, Cheryl Hendricks and husband Dale of Linden, TX., Peggy Self and husband David of Cabot, AR.; one son, Steve Surratt and wife Carrie of Cleburne, TX; one daughter-in-law, Patsy Surratt of Linden, TX.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband W.B. Surratt; one son, Ronnie Surratt; one granddaughter, Regina Linam; two sisters, Alice Waters, Jeanette Lewis; one brother, Lloyd Cox and two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Hayden Givens.
Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Center Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral home in Linden.
There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Center Grove Cemetery or the Center Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.
So sorry to hear about Mrs Lillian. She was a beautiful, classy lady. We were blessed to have the opportunity to work with her at Linden Municipal Hospital. Anyone who knew her knew of her love for her family. Prayers for family and friends during this difficult time. Terry & Paula Elders
AUNT LILLIAN IS AT PEACE NOW , SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND RAISED A WONDERFUL FAMILY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL , PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY DURING THESE SAD TIME . GOD BLESS
A sweet sweet aunt
So very sorry for your loss! Prayers to all.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful sweet Mother. Praying for all the family.
Dear Cheryl and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember those Sundays going home with you after church. Mrs. Lillian was a wonderful person. I know she will be missed. Love, Carolyn Griffin
So very sorry for you loss
I’m sorry for your loss. My prayers goes out to the family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of and praying for your family.
Cheryl, so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed that lady. She was a champ Roy Bale