Idell Gratts

Mrs. Idell Gratts, age 84, of Weatherford, departed this life on April 18, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 22, 1923 in Weatherford to Felix and Myrtle Lee Chandler. She attended school in Parker County. Idell married Lawson Gratts on October 13, 1937 and to this union 15 children were born. Mrs. Gratts accepted Christ at an early age and united with Prince Memorial C.M.E. Church and was active until her illness. Mrs. Gratts was featured in several Weatherford newspapers being named Mother of the year and in several  breast cancer survivors stories in October 1997. Mrs. Gratts was preceded in death by her husband Lawson Gratts, sister, Ruby Sneed, one son, Melvin Douglas Gratts, one daughter, Alana Gratts, two granddaughters, Karen Tatum and Teresa Dell Sansom and one grandson Isaiah Vince Atencio. She is survived by Eight Sons – Aldrin (Emma) Gratts of West Orange, New Jersey, Jack  (Venus) Gratts   of Grand Prairie, Bobby (Robin) Gratts of Arlington, Joe (Merla) Gratts of Arlington,                       Charles (Paula) Gratts, Floyd (Angela) Gratts, James Gratts, Lewis Gratts all  of Weatherford. Five Daughters – Evelyn (Tommy) Loudres of Weatherford, Dr. Idella (Dr. Rufus) Pollard of Tyler, Geraldine (Ernest) Turner of Aurora Colorado, Virginia (Tony) Green of Fort Worth, Lenora Alston of Jamaica, New York, One adopted son – Jessie A. Walker, 46 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many extended family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with interment in Willow Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Monday evening, April 23, 2007 at t he funeral home.