Lucy Jane Loftice Wheeler, of Howe, Texas, age 78, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born January 27, 1938 in Gunter, Texas the daughter of William and Janie Loftice. Lucy married, Billy Joe Wheeler on October 6, 1955 in Van Alstyne, Texas, and shared 60 years of marriage. Lucy was a homemaker, and loved cooking for all her family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Lucy loved the Lord and was a member of The First Baptist Church in Howe, Texas. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Billy Joe Wheeler of Howe, daughters; Anita Bickenbach and husband Mark of Van Alstyne, Paula McCollum and husband Mike of Howe ; Sons, Michael Wheeler and wife Charlotte of Garland, Mark Wheeler and wife Kelly of Denison ; Brothers, William Loftice and wife Deanie of Howe, Charles Loftice and wife Brenda of Howe, Alfred Loftice and wife Sharron of Van Alstyne, Richard Loftice of Van Alstyne, Sisters, Kathleen Reeves of Whitewright, Linda Horton and husband J.D. of Blue Ridge , Cheryl Loftice of Whitewright; Sister in law Juanita Vineyard of Van Alstyne; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Janie Loftice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Howe. Rev. Roger Tidwell will officiate and burial will follow in the Van Alstyne Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jared Bickenbach, Jason Bickenbach, Justin Bickenbach, Glenn McCollum, Zach McCollum, Chase Wheeler, Colton Wheeler, and Camden Wheeler. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church in Howe Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home, 637 W Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, Texas. 903-482-5225. You may sign the online guest book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com
