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Lula Warren was 100 years old when she went to be with our Lord on February 3, 2005. Lula enjoyed a rich, full life and was born in Lone Grove, Texas on October 22, 1904 to Harvey W. Bales and Beulah Alexander Power Bales. When she was 24, Lula married Edwin Ray Warren and had three children, Ray E. Warren, Letha Joy Penny McElroy, and Robert P. Warren. After Lula suffered the early death of her husband, she was determined to pursue her desire to serve others as a nurse. Lula was the first LVN employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kerrville, Texas, where she attended to the needs of the patients for fifteen years. Upon retirement, Lula found great satisfaction as a part-time nurse providing care to the nursing home residents into her eighties. Lula was known for her service to God and His people and was an active, life member of the Methodist Church and a Worthy Grand Matron of the Rebekah Lodge OES in Kerrville, Texas. In her eighties, Lula pursued her dream and traveled to Israel to see and experience the Holy Land. She enjoyed walking and seeing a great many sites and even experienced riding a camel. In celebration of her achieving centurion status this past October, Lula celebrated her 100th birthday with over 60 friends and family, which is reflective of how important her family was to her throughout her life. Lula was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Ray Warren, son, Robert Warren and his wife, Margaret, great grandson, Cody Warren, and brothers Robert, George and Sam Bales. Lula is survived, remembered and loved by family: her son, Ray and his wife Develand of Wilburn, Arkansas; her daughter, Letha Penny McElroy of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; grandchildren, Janet Warren, Lee Warren and wife Patty; Dan Warren and wife LeAn; Dr. David Warren and wife Carol; Rix Smith and wife Lorna; Randy Smith and wife Anne, Ronald Smith and wife, Laura; and ten great grandchildren and one great, great grandson. Services A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM today February 5, 2005 at Resthaven cemetery in Menard, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hill Country Youth Ranch, P. O. 67, Ingram, TX., 78025, or to a charity of your choice.

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Lula Caroline Warren

October 22, 1904 - February 4, 2005