Lenita Ruth Battles, 77, of Waco, passed away Saturday, March 7th at her residence with her loving husband at her side. Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday, March 11th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Shuttlesworth officiating. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery near Hubbard. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Tuesday, March 10th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Lenita was born December 2, 1931 in Penelope to W.L. and Birdie (Lucas) Green. Her mother passed away at an early age. Her father and step-mother, Irene raised her. She married Luther Varnell Battles on December 19, 1947 in Waco. Lenita was very involved as a mother. She taught Sunday school, was a Cub Scout Den mother, a G.A. leader at church, a Boy Scout leader, was a community volunteer, and was a great teacher to all of her beloved grandchildren. She worked for Waco schools, Avon and for Johnny Stewart Game Call, but for most of her working life she was a homemaker. She was a member of Park Lake Drive Baptist Church and a 50 year member of The Order of Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; and one great grandson.
Survivors include: husband, Luther Battles of Waco; sons, Michael Battles and wife Annette of Waco, David Battles and wife Paula of Waco, Gerald Battles and wife Terrie of Waxahachie; daughters, Brenda McGregor and husband Bob of Hillsboro, and Pam Kellough and husband Johnny of Waco; sisters, Gladys Franklin of Temple and Walterene Cooper of Indiana; 14 grandchildren, Jason, Aaron, Mike, Pam, Zack, Crystal, Caleb, Brandi, Ashley, Dusti, Heather, Tara, Sarah, and Phillip.; and 21 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jason McGregor, Aaron McGregor, Mike Hendrix, Caleb Battles, Phillip Battles, and Zachary Carrigan. Honorary pallbearers are Bob McGregor, Johnny Kellough, and Brian Seymoor.
Memorials may be made to Park Lake Drive Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Our prayers are with you.
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. Our mom passed away in 09/07 and our dad last month. We know what a difficult time this is. You all are in our thoughts and prayers,
Donna Adams Zemanek
Janet Adams Slaughter
(Brook Ave.)
Lenita was not just my cousin, but my best friend. We grew up together, dated our Birome boyfriends (Luke & Roy) together and even lived together. Some of the most fun I had was with Nita. I will treasure forever my precious memories with Nita.
Luther & family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss; Bobbie met you guys in 1957 while employed at National Life Insurance Co. Then Doug met you guys thru Shrine activities. We always enjoyed our times spent with you. May God bless you & comfort you during these trying times.
Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Our prayers & thoughts are
with your Family.
I, have known the Battles
Family, for over 40 yrs.
I, grew up with Pam & Brenda, we all went to school together in Waco.
Your Mother was a Loving Mother & person.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you both.
We were so sorry to hear of Lenita Ruth’s passing. She was a great lady. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and give you peace.
Uncle Luke and cousins. I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Lenita’s passing. I wish I could have been there for the service. Though it has been several years since I had seen her, I remember fondly the last time I visited and so enjoyed my special day with my Aunt Lenita. I will treasure that day forever. We were like two school girls on a roadtrip…giggling and laughing all throughout Hill County! I love you all, and you will be in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during the loss of your mother. Take comfort in knowing you all are a wonderful loving and caring family.
If anyone brought joy into life, it was Lenita. I love the pictures of my daddy rolling over with laughter from something Lenita said.
Our prayers are with each of you as you go through this most difficult time.
NITA WAS JUST PLAIN FUN.
SHE LIT UP THE ROOM WHEN SHE
ENTERED AND SHE MADE ME LAUGH. WE ARE ALL GONNA MISS
HER.
Our prayers are with you.
My motherinlaw was the best and taught me alot.
how to Crochet, Cook,Sew etc.
She will be missed greatly.
Love you Nanaw.
Paula
We are very disappointed that we couldn’t be there for the services. We have so many wonderful and happy memories of the days and hours shared with Lenita and Luke and the children. We send our love and prayers to all.