Allie G Segars

Allie G. Haberthur Segars, 91, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Palo Pinto. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 600 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells, 76067. Interment: Brad Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at White's Funeral Home. Allie G. Haberthur Segars was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Brad, to Emil and Laura Christian Haberthur. She went to school in Brad, Palo Pinto and Weatherford then back to Palo Pinto, finishing high school in Gordon. She lived with her sister, Ruby, and husband, Lloyd Price. While in Gordon High School she met Howard "Red" Segars, they dated until August 1940; married and lived in Ranger for a while before going to Dallas, where Red worked in defense. He worked there until Uncle Sam called him into the United States Army for three years in the South Pacific theater. For 20 years they lived in and out of San Antonio while their daughter was born. Their son was born in Winchester, Ky., while on one of their construction jobs. Tired of travel and a desire to be closer to aging parents they moved to Palo Pinto. They built a convenience store, "Red's Drive In," and lived there the rest of their lives. Allie was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star Lodge and a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Mineral Wells. She worked in the Altar Guild for over 25 years. Allie was also a member of the Palo Pinto County Historical Association and enjoyed showing visitors through the museum. She had donated family articles to the museum. Allie is best remembered for her homemade bread. It was a gift to the sick, lonely and bereaved instead of a bouquet of flowers. She loved her home in Palo Pinto that she and Red built in 1968 and had lived there to the day of her death. Allie had close, caring, loving neighbors who took care of her in times of need. She loved flowers and a beautiful lawn, taking care of her home and yard were her greatest pleasures. Allie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard "Red"; three brothers; and two sisters. Survivors: Son, Michael Segars of Fort Worth; daughter, Linda and husband, Ed Tracht, of San Clemente, Calif.; sister, Julia Price of Palo Pinto; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.