Mrs. Fergusson

The Hamilton Herald-News December 17, 1998

Ima Cleo Fergusson, 95, died Friday, Dec. 11, at Hamilton Health Care Center.

Services were Monday, Dec. 14, in the Riley Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jack Riley and Rev. Dean Reed officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Fergusson was born Dec. 7, 1903, in Pottsville, the daughter of James Fisher and Ida Mourfield Riley. She was the oldest living graduate of Pottsville High School and attended John Tarleton Agriculture College. She was married to William Claude Fergusson on Aug. 31, 1922. Prior to moving to Port Arthur, she worked for Haskell Harelik Department Store in Hamilton. They lived in Port Arthur for a short time then moved to Midland in 1953 where they lived until 1980 when they returned to Hamilton. While living in Midland, she was employed by Anthony's and then Dunlap's, two clothing stores. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 3, 1988, as well as by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Claudine and Billy H. Barkley and Ima Jean and Wallace N. Dunson; two sisters Pearl Kemp and Ruth Newton; two brothers, Glenn Riley and Mack Riley; five grandsons Dr. Hal Barkley, Dr. Robert F. Barkley, Todd Barkley, Danny Dean Dunson and Thomas N. Dunson; two granddaughters, Suzette Dunson Bordner and Babette Dunson Dunham; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Hal Barkley, Robert Barkley, Todd Barkley, Dan Dunson, Thomas Dunson, Dale Bordner, Daniel Dunham, and Rob Cochran.

[Aunt Ima was employed by Haskel Harelik Department Store in Hamilton after returning to Hamilton from Port Arthur and prior to moving to Midland in 1955.]


Card of Thanks

The Hamilton Herald-News December 24, 1998

The family of Ima Fergusson would like to express our thanks and appreciation for all of the flowers, food, telephone calls, cards, and all kindnesses shown to Ima and us when she passed away December 11, 1998.

Special thanks to Dr. Jack Riley, Rev. Dean Reed and Ray and Elreeta Weathers for a meaningful service. Also to Riley Funeral Home, Hamilton Healthcare Center and the Methodist Women for arranging and serving the noon meal. Thanks to Dr. Tan for always being there when needed.

Bill & Claudine Fergusson Barkley
Wallace and Jean Fergusson Dunson
Hal & Vicki Barkley & family
Bob & Sara Barkley & family
Todd Barkley
Dan and Anna Dunson & Family
Thomas & Judy Dunson & family
Dale and Suzette Bordner & family
Daniel & Babette Dunham & family

Ima worked as a saleslady for Haskel Harelik's Department Store in Hamilton and at Anthony's and Dunlap's in Midland. Ima is optimistic. After her 90th birthday, she decided to buy an electric lawnmower so that she could touch up what did not meet her approval after having her lawn mowed. She would not purchase the lawnmower, until she was assured that it had a 10-year- warranty.