Delia Hargis

Delia Ward Hargis passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Fort Worth. Visitation for Mrs. Hargis will be at White's Funeral Home, Springtown, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the same location on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kemper Huber officiating. Interment will follow at Springtown Cemetery. She was born on February 27, 1929 to Verna Mae Roberson and Herschal Spencer "Pete" Ward in Bailey, Texas. She married her high school sweetheart, Garland Hargis on February 20, 1948. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past spring. Mrs. Hargis worked at the Ft. Worth National Bank, and was a loyal and valued employee there for over 40 years. She and her husband participated in a square dance club for many years. She also was a member of the Meadowbrook Wranglers, riding in "Playdays" on her horse, Honey Boy. Later, she was an avid spectator, watching their daughter, Delinda and then grandson, Parker ride. She was an active member of the American Association of Sheriff Posses and Riding Clubs, serving as secretary in that organization. The center of Mrs. Hargis' life was her family and she most enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother. A favorite pastime was visiting with friends and family members, recalling stories of growing up in "Sam Rayburn" country in northeast Texas. Survivors include her husband, Garland Hargis; daughter and son-in-law, Delinda and Melvin Cantrell and grandson, Parker Cantrell, all of Weatherford; brothers, Charles and Barbara Ward of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and John and Cissy Ward of Longview; several cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 330 W. Fwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76107