Lois Ouida Haralson Musgrave

Graveside services for Lois Ouida Haralson Musgrave, 90, of Alto will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Gladewater Memorial Park under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Haralson Musgrave passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Waco.

Lois was born August 26, 1926 in Robstown, Texas to the late Jack Victor Hassell and Bobbie Ann Tindel. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Lois was an accomplished musician, artist, working in water colors and oils, master ceramist, a great cook and a handyman who was able to work on anything around the house. Lois was affectionately called “Cricket” by her family. She loved animals and was willing to rescue and take in any animal in need. Cricket can be described as a free spirit, adventurous and up for anything.

She is survived by her husband Herb Musgrave; step daughters Tina Tarwater, Marge Dalvi, Michelle Henkel and Patti McCalip; brother Jack Dale Hassell and wife Paula; niece Joyce Sims and husband Carl; daughter-in-law Melba Haralson as well as many other loving family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her first husband I.B. (Jack) Haralson; and two sons Thomas Ray Haralson and Jimmy Lewis Haralson.