Itaska Lofty

"Granny" Itaska Lofty

Our beautiful Momma, Granny, Aunt, and friend, 86, of Ranger went to be with the Lord the morning of September 10, 2013, peacefully at home with her loving family. Before her passing, she was admired in God's loving light by the singing of her favorite church hymns by her grandchildren. We know that she is having an amazing reunion with her Savior and loved ones that have traveled home before her.

Granny was born on December 5th, 1926 to Will and Minnie Austin on a wagon train in

Oklahoma. She was raised with 8 other siblings that have been waiting to reunite with her in

Heaven. Granny worked at The Lone Star Ammunition Plant during WWII. She married and

raised 5 children working at the W.R. Case Pocket Knife factory in Nashville, Arkansas. After

moving to Texas she joined the team at Texas Instruments, where she later retired from.

She loved her Savior Jesus Christ and was a powerful prayer warrior. Granny was an

amazing Mother, Grandmother, friend and mentor to all who had the honor to know her. She loved her Dallas Cowboys. Granny had a passion for fishing, watching birds and traveling across our great country. She lived life with an excitement that was contagious. Granny found the good in every person and she would always go the extra mile. Granny's legacy will be will continue with her children, 17 Grandchildren, 39 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Her favorite

Niece Barbara Pickett and her very special lady Linda Anderson-Crawford.

Granny was a dedicated mother to 5 children. She is joining two of her sons in Heaven;

James Nuttall and Big Rick Nuttall. Her children survivors are: Sons & Daughter-in-laws- Roy&Marie Austin from Anna, Texas; Paul & Bonnie Nuttall of Mineral Springs, Arkansas; Daughter &Son-in-laws- Sandi & Tommy Anderson of Ranger, Texas; Tinna Gonzalez of Pearland, Texas.

Granny was a wonderful Grandmother to 17 grandchildren. She was always there to give

them guidance and advise. She loved to share stories from when she was a child and talk about how different the world had become. Her grandchildren always had a special place in her heart, now she will live on through the special place in their hearts. She is survived by her loving grandchildren: Harley Nuttall & Family; Rick & Shanna Nuttall & Family; April & Ed Macri & Family; Shaylor Anderson & Family; Keri Mae & Scott Black & Family; Justin Austin & Family; Amanda Austin & Family; Roseana Austin & Family; Michael Ward & Family; Stephen & Tina Ward; Samantha Nuttall & Family; James Nuttall; Shari Beth & Family; Shannon & Courtney Nuttall, James Nuttall & Family; Aaron Herrera & Family; Kaitlynn Gonzalez.

Granny you will truly be missed. We know that you are an angel looking down on us, we

look forward to the day that we are together again.

Viewing: Thursday, September 12, 2013 5:00-7:00 pm at Edwards Funeral Home, Ranger, Texas. Services: Friday, September 13, 2013, 2:00 pm at the Leon River Cowboy Church, Olden, Texas

Paul Bearers: Shaylor Anderson, Ed Macri, David Day, Frank Miller,

Jake McCullough & Richard Williams

Honorary Paul Bearers: Damien Macri & Landon Nuttall