Eura D. Pappas, 87, of Richland Springs, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 in San Saba, Texas. She was born May 6th, 1935 in Richland Springs, Texas to James Walter Land & Hettie Inez Justice Land.
Dene grew up and attended school in Richland Springs. She moved to Houston, Texas and attended Massey Business College. She was employed at United Gas Corp. She met and married the love of her life Chris Pappas on February 13th, 1954 in Richland Springs, Texas.
Dene became a homemaker while raising three children, she returned to work in 1978 at Leanco Corp and later Gene Williams Oil Corp. She was a member of Richland Springs Church of Christ. She loved listening to music and her flowers. She attended most of her children and grandchildren’s sports and events. She was known as Yaya to grandsons and then Yaya D to great grandchildren. She looked forward to and especially enjoyed seeing her great grandchildren.
Dene is survived by son Mike Pappas of Abilene, Texas. Two daughters, Martha Couch and husband Danny of Richland Springs, Texas and Kathy Saunders and husband Tommy of Coleman, Texas. Two grandsons Patrick Couch and wife Bianca of Brownwood, Texas, Randy Couch and wife Stormi of Richland Springs, Texas. Six great-grandchildren, Brynleigh, Leighton, Oakleigh, Randaleigh, Alleigh and Stetson. Also survived by a brother Henry Land and wife Gail, brother-in-law Roger Crockett, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Dene is preceded in death by her parents, husband Chris, brothers James Land and Lawrence Land. Sisters, Mildred Chamberlain, Lomagene Parks, Alice Ladell Land, Dara Lord and Patsy Crockett.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Richland Springs Cemetery Association or Cherokee Children Home.
Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Till, Tommy Dougherty, Rick Ferrell and Maurice Newman.
Pallbearers: Patrick Couch, Randy Couch, Shawn Couch, James Burleson, William Burleson and Lynn Till.
Funeral Arrangements Have Been Entrusted to Heritage Funeral Homes – San Saba.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 12, 2023 From 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Heritage Funeral Homes – San Saba
Funeral Service will be Friday, January 13,2023 at 11:00AM at Heritage Funeral Homes- San Saba.
