Mrs. Hattie Will Lobdell

Mother Hattie Will Lobdell, 97, of Houston, TX; formerly of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 11:26 am on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Harbor Hospice House of Houston, Houston, TX. Hattie was born on February 18, 1925 in Columbus, MS to William and Cornelia (Brown) Seals. She married the love of her life, John Lobdell; he preceded her in death. Hattie worked at Caterpillar, Inc., in housekeeping for over 20 years. She enjoyed fishing and was a past member of The National Bowling Association Senate Bowling League and Monday Evening Mixers Bowling League. Hattie was a former member of Grace Baptist Church in Peoria, IL under the leadership of Rev. Jeffery Ivory, Sr., where we served as a member of the choir. She lived in Peoria for 37 years until she moved to Houston, TX with her son to help with her granddaughter. Hattie was a member and attended Southwest Calvary Baptist Church in Houston, TX until her health failed. Hattie leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving son, Michael Lobdell of Houston, TX; her daughter, Billie Jean (Joe) Gerald of Atlanta, GA; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends who loved her. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three sons, John Lobdell, Jr., Joseph Lobdell and Carl Lobdell; two brothers, John Brown and Sylvester Brown; two sisters, Ida Mae Stewart and Alfonzo Parker and three grandsons, Adrian Lobdell, Steven Reddick and Julian Lobdell. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation beginning one-hour prior at 9 am. Bishop John E. Wright, Pastor of Liberty United Love Ministries will officiate and bring forth the eulogy. Hattie will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mrs. Hattie Will Lobdell

February 18, 1925 - June 29, 2022