Rachel Burton Wheeler

Rachel Ann Burton Wheeler, 60, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 at her home in Harper, Texas. Rachel was born July 16, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to O.W. Burton, Jr. and Annie Mitschke Burton. She was an area resident and lifelong member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, but was part of the Hill Country since she was a child. She was a rancher and second generation owner of Burton Shipyard. An avid horse lover, and competed in many horse shows in her youth. She and her husband were brought together by horses. She wanted to be known for her extraordinary Axis deer. She was a lifetime member of the Exotic Wildlife Association and she loved to travel. Some of her better memories were of her time spent in Mexico. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years, Jesse Wheeler of Harper, TX; loving daughter, Anna Wheeler of Bridge City, TX; loving son, Daniel Wheeler of Bridge City, TX; loving step-son, Lee Wheeler and wife, Millette of Lumberton, TX; her loving brother, Carl Burton and wife, Linda of Junction, TX; two loving grandchildren, Jake Wheeler and Cole Wheeler; her special friends , cats Spookie and Beadie and her bird, Buddy. Funeral services will be at 10:00a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Francis Schroeder, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Fred Burton, Jim Teinert, John Burton, Craig Miller, Ron Moerbe, and Scott Burton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Maldred Chauvin and Hans Schulz.