Billy Frank Graham

(April 24, 1943 ~ October 11, 2025)

Bill, son of Herschel Franklin Graham and Elsie Allien Collins, married to Glenda Gale Crenshaw.  Cremation was chosen.  Bill began school at South Taylor in Tuscola with the class of 1961 and went two years at Jim Ned after it became a consolidated school district.

 Billy Graham from Cedar Gap passed away on October 11, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his devoted wife and family.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no memorial or service. He requested to be cremated and later laid to rest beside his wife at the time of her passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda; his daughters, Teresa Gates, Betty Anders, and Cathy Fleming; and their families.

Glenn Elvin Earnest

(January 10, 1937 ~ February 12, 2025)

Glenn, son of John Dinzel Earnest and Opal Marie Alexander, married 1st to Barbara Diane Boulter, married 2nd to Linda Lou Smith and buried in Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Abilene, Jones County, Texas.  Glenn attended a few years at South Taylor in Tuscola.

 Glenn Elvin Earnest, 88, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.  A graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Glenn was born on January 10, 1937 in Abilene to Opal and John Earnest.  He graduated from high school in 1953 and joined the Air Force, where he served for 10 years.  After his discharge from the Air Force, Glenn entered the insurance business, earning his Certified Life Underwriter and a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow in 2001 at the age of 64 from the American College and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.  Glenn retired in 2014.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, his high school sweetheart and wife Barbara Earnest, brother Dinzel Earnest and daughter Candice Barr.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Earnest, children Darrell and Pat Earnest of Lawn; Gary and Diana Earnest of Abilene; Randy and Jeanie Earnest of Martindale, Texas; Cody Earnest of Coleman; Shay Earnest of Abilene and David and Paula Barr of Tuscola; 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.

Koti Lynn Goolsby-White

(July 21, 2004 ~ September 29, 2005)

Koti, daughter of Scott Daran Goolsby and Paula Jean Shepperd, married to Devin Wade White.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Koti Lynn Goolsby aka Koti Lynn White, who left this world on September 29, 2025, at the young age of 21. Born on July 21, 2004, in Abilene, Texas, Koti was a beloved soulmate, daughter, sister, great-granddaughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. 

Koti is the daughter of Scott and Paula Goolsby; her siblings, Hailee and Ryan Goolsby. Koti's life was filled with love and affection thanks to the Love of her life, Devin White, together they had great adventures filled with cherished moments and always preferred being side by side.

Her family will always remember her as the greatest big sister, demonstrating a selfless and profound love for her siblings, consistently cheering them on in life in anything they did. A true social butterfly, Koti had a vibrant spirit that drew people to her. She was known for her warm hospitality and her big selfless heart. A passionate softball player from an early age. She won many awards including all District catcher of the year her Jr. Year at Jim Ned High School. After High school Koti earned her Medical Assistance Licenses and continued studying for her nursing degree. She loved learning all she could about the medical field. She also found joy in attending concerts, going to the lake, camping and being with friends and family.

Koti faced her battles with unwavering faith and strength, never losing sight of her Father in Heaven. Her spirit, strength, and courage will forever be an inspiration to those she leaves behind as she enjoys eternal paradise.

A visitation will take place at the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center on October 2, 2025, from 5:00- 7:00 PM at 5750 HWY 277 south Abilene Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at Beltway Park Church, South Campus, on October 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM at 4009 Beltway South Abilene Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Medical City Dallas Children's Hospital - Pediatric Oncology 6NW and Hendricks Hospice Center in Koti's memory. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Ghisoli and the exceptional staff on the 6th floor, especially the nurses, for their remarkable care and compassion during Koti's journey. Koti may be gone, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who loved her.

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