Olivia Housson Hallett

Olivia Housson Hallett, 82, of Fort Worth, died Friday, April 1, 2005 at her home. Olivia was born August 29, 1922, in Hemphill, to Joe and Bessie Shirley Housson. She graduated from John Sealy School of Nursing in Galveston where she received her Registered Nurse Degree. Olivia worked at All Saints Episcopal Hospital for over 22 years, attaining the position of Head Nurse of a medical/surgical unit. She loved animals, cooking, and was proud of her vegetable garden. Olivia was a member of South Cliff Baptist Church where she was a member of the "Saints Alive Choir" and enjoyed her Bible study class. She admired her father, loved her mother, two brothers, Joseph and J.B., her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her beloved family son, Paul Hallett of Austin; daughters, JoAnn Butler of Weatherford, Nancy Fowler of Denton, Mary Arnold of Abilene; grandson, Hayden Arnold of Abilene; granddaughters, Holly King of Chicago, Ill, Amy Butler of Weatherford, Kathlyn Fowler of Dallas, Lydia Fowler of Denton, Jessica Arnold of Abilene; great grandsons, Zackery Butler of Weatherford and Abe Lowder of Missoula, MT; great granddaughters, Meghan Butler of Weatherford and Grace Lowderof Missoula, MT; brothers, Joseph Housson of Eastland and J.B. Housson of Ganada; and many nieces and nephews who were dear to her. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 4 at White's Chapel of Memories.Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at White's Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Frwy, Ft. Worth, TX 76107 or to a Humane Society of your choice.