Inez Ancell, 82, of Crosbyton passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was born March 16, 1933 in Tenaha, Texas to W.R. and Mabel (Brittain) Folsom. She married John Ancell on October 21, 1954 in Seminole, Texas and they were married for 55 wonderful years before his death on August 30, 2010. Inez was a member of the Crosbyton First Baptist Church and Pastor's Class and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.


She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ancell.

Inez is survived by her daughter Tracy Sales and husband Michael of Ralls; her son Tom Ancell and wife Ann of Crosbyton; three sisters; Lucy Keen and Bobbie Hood, both of Jasper; Joyce Trimble and husband Ike of Brownwood; her brother John Folsom and wife Patsy of Jasper; five grandchildren; Erin Cargile and husband Aric, Callie Wiles and husband Rickey, Weston Sales and wife Whitney; Megan and Matthew Sales; and six great-grandchildren; Lily, Jack and Bradley Cargile; Kendra Stephenson; Stedson and Sterling Sales.

Visitation will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 at Adams Funeral Home in Crosbyton. Funeral services will be held 10 am Wednesday, February 24 at First Baptist Church in Crosbyton, with burial following in Crosbyton Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.

Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfuneral.com