Annette Bumpers

Annette Bumpers, age 82, of Tomball, formerly of Waco and Houston, passed away late Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at Heritage House Assisted Living Center in Tomball. Graveside services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Bold Springs Cemetery near West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Annette was born August 14, 1937 in West, the daughter of Lewis J. and Audrey (Spence) Cox. She was a 1955 graduate of Waco High School. On August 12, 1960 she was united in marriage to Norman R. Bumpers in Waco. Norman preceded her in death on January 16, 2016. Together, they owned and operated Filter Fab in Houston for over 36 years, before retiring in 2003. Annette attended the Pearland Church of Christ for many years with her daughter Terri Lynn. She was known as someone who enjoyed dogs and always had a special place in her heart for "Prince" before he passed away. The most important thing in her life was taking care of her special needs daughter, Terri Lynn. Annette is also preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Connie. Survivors include her daughters, Terri Lynn Bumpers, Judy Johnson, Lori Reid and Becki Sellers; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SPCA of Texas, www.spca.org. The family would like to give a special thanks to The Seasons Hospice and the many private caregivers that worked around the clock to encourage and comfort Annette during her illness.