Waco Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremations

06/04/2026

🚗🎶 Bring the family out for a fun-filled day at Waco Memorial Park!

Join us for our Father's Day Car Show featuring classic cars, live music, local vendors, delicious food, snow cones, and free hot dogs for the kids. All makes and models are welcome, and admission is free!

📅 Saturday, June 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Waco Memorial Park

Donations collected during the event will benefit Central Texas Food Bank. We hope to see you there! 🚘🌭🎵

Founded in 1947, Waco Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery offers Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services.

06/04/2026

"How deep is a grave?"

People ask us this more often than you’d think, and it’s natural to be curious. Graves are dug to hold both the vault and the casket, with the vault usually resting about six feet deep, though the exact depth depends on the size and the cemetery’s rules. The vault keeps the ground from settling and protects the casket, and most cemeteries require one for that reason. If you want to know how things are done at our local cemeteries, we’re glad to walk you through it.

06/03/2026

Patricia Ann Dillon

She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel June Sims, and her son, Michael Edward Dillon Jr.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael Edward Dillon; her sisters, Beverly Lowe, Jerrie Adkins, daughter Teresa Marie Dillon, Son, Brian Keith Dillon, daughter, daughter, Shannon Lee Pruett, Son of Marriage, Shaun Bolton, Daughter of Marriage, Lora Spears, Grandchildren; Layla Brianna Rose Nelson, Caember Kristopher Nelson, Courtland Derrick Bolton, Michael Blake Dillon, Dustin Tanner Brown, Justin Taylor Brown, Austin Norden, Nicole Yeager, Jamie White, Great Grand Children; Noah Shawn Dillon-Stocks, Emelia Rae Dillon, Abigail Elysse Murphree-Dillon, Makayla, Haley, Jace, Meah, Miley, Ruari, Nova, and she has three and two Great Great Grand Children on the way

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06/01/2026

Funerals matter because they give you a chance to say goodbye in a way that feels right, while also bringing the closure and understanding you need to carry the loss with you.

They help you shift from loving someone in everyday life to honoring them through stories, legacy, and memories that last forever.

When you’re ready, we’re here to help you find comfort in a service that feels true to your family.

05/31/2026

"Can children attend the burial?"

This choice is yours, and families approach it differently. Including children can help them understand what’s happening, say goodbye, and feel part of the family, while others decide it’s best to wait until children are older. If children do attend, it helps to prepare them for what they’ll see, keep explanations honest and age-appropriate, and have a trusted adult ready to step away with the child if needed. We’ll talk it through with you and support whatever feels right for your family.

05/28/2026

Barbara Walker Hodges

Barbara Walker Hodges, 65, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026.

A viewing will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 Interstate 35 South, Robinson, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Barbara was born on January 3, 1961, in Mississippi to Roosevelt Walker and Mary Jane Walker. A longtime resident of Waco, she lived a life centered on faith, family, and service. She was the devoted wife of Floyd Hodges for 45 years and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Barbara served for 15 years as a Juvenile Supervision Officer at the Bill Logue Juvenile Justice Center, where she was dedicated to helping and guiding young people. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, and creating cherished memories with those she loved.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt Walker and Mary Jane Walker; her sister, Felicia Johnson; and her brother, Calvin Walker.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd Hodges; her children, Andre Hodges (Amber), Laura Kingery (Jesse), and Jennifer Lockwood (David); her grandchildren, Alyssa, Konner, Kolten, Aubrey, Korben, and Preston; and her siblings, Roosevelt Walker Jr., Charles Walker (Gala), and Sacred Walker.

Barbara will be remembered for her strength, kindness, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family. Her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Heaven shared an angel on January 3, 1961, and called her home to glory on May 24, 2026.

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05/28/2026

Have you considered how you'll want to be remembered on anniversaries and birthdays?

Maybe you'd love for your family to make your famous chocolate cake every year on your birthday, even if it never turns out quite like yours did. Or perhaps you'd want them to visit that little diner where you always ordered the same breakfast, sharing stories about all the funny things you used to say.

These special days will come every year, and your family will want to honor you in ways that feel meaningful. When you share what brings you joy on these occasions, you help them create celebrations that keep your spirit alive.

What traditions do you hope they'll continue? And what new ones would you want them to start?

05/28/2026

Florene Joyce (Goins) Brown

Florene was born November 23, 1935, to Rev. A.L. Goins and Ruby Goins of Somerville, Texas. She went to be with her Lord on May 24, 2026, at the age of ninety. She graduated from Somerville High School and attended Prairie View A&M University where she met her husband. Florene was employed and retired from Waco Independent School, and she was a beautician. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, until her health failed. At Toliver Chapel she and her late husband served faithfully as leaders of the Youth Department. During her temporary break in service, she was under watch care at Agape Christian Church, with Pastor Stewart Perryman and Grace Baptist Church, with Pastor Christopher Goins.

Florene was preceded in death by both her parents, Rev. A. L. Goins and Ruby Goins, her devoted husband Lewis Charles Brown and one Goddaughter, Kaneisha Black-Hill.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Charles Brown of Peoria, Il, Rev. Anthony Brown (Sharon) of Flint, TX, Charlar Brown Green of San Antonio, TX, Alex Brown (Veda) of Dallas, TX and a bonus son, Jesse Snead of Washington, D.C.; a brother Rev. Christopher Goins and sister, Agnes Gray, both of Bryan, TX.; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; one devoted Goddaughter; one God granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

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05/26/2026

Boyd Andrew Pewitt III

Boyd Andrew Pewitt III, 73, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Arlington. He was born on June 29, 1952, in Waco, Texas, to Boyd Andrew Pewitt Jr. and Doris Louise Veselka Pewitt.

Though Boyd faced lifelong struggles with mental health, he remained, above all, a beloved child of God whose faith and spirit endured through every hardship. Boyd was a quiet and thoughtful man who found joy in life’s simple blessings. He loved gardening, taking long walks, and spending time talking with others about his faith and God’s love. He was a member of Harris Creek Baptist Church in McGregor, Texas, where he found comfort, fellowship, and spiritual guidance throughout his life.

Over the years, Boyd worked a variety of jobs and was known by those who knew him as kind-hearted, humble, and sincere. He valued conversations, treasured family connections, and appreciated the beauty of nature and everyday moments.

Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd Andrew Pewitt Jr. and Doris Vel Pewitt of Waco, Texas; his cousin, Tommie Pewitt of Metairie, Louisiana; his aunts, Mildred Pewitt Grissom of Waco, Texas, and Edith Pewitt Nelson of McGregor, Texas; and his uncles, Alfred Pewitt of Metairie, Louisiana, and Wilbur Pewitt of Waco, Texas.

He is survived by his cousins: Betty Pewitt Baker of Lake Hills, Texas; Kim Pewitt Jones of Mansfield, Texas; Jason Jones of Arlington, Texas; Brian Jones of Arlington, Texas; Jan Pewitt Scheller of Lake Hills, Texas; Amy Harmeyer Hyde of Loranger, Louisiana; Scott Harmeyer of Austin, Texas; and Alan Pewitt of Metairie, Louisiana, along with many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 12:30 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas. With Joe Loughlin Officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harris Creek Baptist Church in McGregor, Texas, in Boyd’s memory.

Boyd will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his faithful heart, and the kindness he shared with those he met along life’s journey.

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05/25/2026

Each Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who died while serving our country. Their sacrifice shaped the freedoms we live with today, and their legacy lives in family stories, hometown traditions, and the places they once called home. With gratitude, we honor their service and the lasting mark they left on our community and on the nation they served.