Obituaries

Kathy Jean Greenough passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026, days after celebrating her 83rd birthday. 

She was born on January 25, 1943 in Orange, California, and said her childhood was idyllic. She eventually moved to Colleyville, Texas, West Milford, New Jersey, and Denver, Colorado. While in New Jersey she landed a job with IBM and she was rightfully very proud of her career with them. She loved her time in Texas, and when an opportunity through IBM came up to transfer to Dallas she jumped at the chance. A friend from Colleyville set her up on a blind date, and on April 25, 1987 in Dallas, TX she married the love of her life William (Bill) George Greenough. This union created a loving blended family which included nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who adored her. She is survived by daughter Lori Marie Ingrum; son Stephen Robert Ingrum and wife Tami; son Jeffrey Allen Greenough; and daughter Kimberly Ann Greenough-Hodges and husband Will. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Greenough, her sisters Margaret Valentine and Nancy Taylor; and her dear lifelong friend Barbara Green.

Kathy was very involved with Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church and the North Texas Presbyterian Pilgrimage community. She was vivacious and adored by all who came into contact with her. She showered others with love. She will be greatly missed.

Services will be held April 8; 2026 at 3:00pm at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church in Richardson, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice.

“The song ended, but the melody lingers on.” - Irving Berlin

Nancy Herdman Progelhof, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in Plano, Texas, on December 31, 2025, at the age of 71.

Nancy was born on November 14, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Ronald (Ron) Gordon Herdman and Virginia Eversole Herdman. At the time of her birth, Ron was a graduate student at LSU and later worked for Humble Oil, which became Exxon. Nancy lived in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Metairie, Louisiana. In 1966, Ron was transferred to Houston, where he and Virginia lived for over 50 years.

Nancy attended Pines Presbyterian Church, where she developed her musical skills. After graduating from Westchester High School in 1972, she studied piano at Texas Tech. In 1973, she married David Smith and moved to Amarillo, where she worked in the family appliance store. After earning a degree in medical records, she worked at a local hospital. Their son, Justin Joel Smith, was born in 1977. A few years later, Nancy and Justin moved to Houston, where Nancy was hired by the medical department at Shell Oil’s headquarters in One Shell Plaza.

Later, Nancy married Michael Anderson, whom she had known from her high school years at Pines Presbyterian. Their daughter, Rebecca Elyse Anderson, was born in 1984, and they were later divorced.

Nancy joined a singles group at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church while continuing her work at Shell Oil. Because they had complementary knowledge, Nancy often teamed with John Progelhof in the singles group’s Trivial Pursuit games. Those games evolved from wedges to wedding rings when Nancy and John were married at Memorial Drive in 1990. Their son, Johnny Progelhof, was born in 1993.

In 1995, Nancy ended her employment at Shell to focus on her family when they moved to the Austin area. In 1998, Nancy and John moved to Richardson, Texas. At Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Nancy served faithfully as an elder, deacon, and committee member, and she was a member of the Tozier Small Group for over 20 years. She enthusiastically supported her children’s activities, including the City of Richardson Swim Team, where she later served as Treasurer and joined the Board of Directors; Boy Scouts, where she served as Advancement Chair and committee member; and the PTO.

After Johnny began driving, Nancy joined Neil Sperry Gardens as a marketing manager, where she worked on radio advertising for Neil’s show and helped host events.

Nicknamed “Nice Nancy,” Nancy had a gift for making people feel comfortable, supported, and loved. She deeply loved her family, and her sons’ wives cherished her as their mother-in-law. She delighted in being “Momo” to her seven grandchildren and made it a priority to see each grandchild within a day or two of their birth, regardless of the distance or expense. She was known for her great hugs, her attentiveness, her spaghetti, and the special bond she shared with her grandchildren. She loved playing games with her children and grandchildren, and when Johnny’s home was destroyed by fire, Nancy was on the road the very next morning to help his family recover.

Nancy faced a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease, which ended on December 31, 2025.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 35 years, John Progelhof; her mother-in-law Virginia Progelhof; her brothers, Bill Herdman and Andy Herdman; her children; Justin Smith and wife Molly and their children Tucker and Lyla; Rebecca Jowers and her children Kaden, Collins, and Cora; and Johnny Progelhof and wife Kortni and their children Lucas and Layla. She is also survived by her beloved Shih Tzu, Bella.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church.

Nancy’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7, at 2:00 PM at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, 3901 North Star Road, Richardson, Texas 75082.

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Ann Miller Partin, born on August 27, 1944, in Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. 

Raised in Yonkers, New York, Ann developed a strong sense of compassion, resilience, and devotion to family that guided her throughout her life. She was known for her gentle spirit, thoughtful nature, and the quiet strength she shared with those around her.

Ann had a deep love for gardening and took great pride in nurturing her flowers and plants. Her garden was a place of peace and beauty, reflecting the care, patience, and love she brought into the lives of her family and friends.

She was a devoted mother to her son, Jason Partin, and a proud grandmother to Hannah Cottrell, David DuPree, Seth Partin and his wife Dary, Carter Partin, Rylan Partin, and Garrett Partin. Her family was the center of her life and her greatest joy.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Operation Kindness, honoring Ann’s caring heart and lifelong love for living things.

Ann’s memory will continue to bloom in the hearts of those who loved her, and she will be remembered with deep affection and gratitude.

Barbara Ann (Crooks) Jackson was born to Mary Belle and Kent Crooks on August 18, 1932, in Aspinwall (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania. She passed away on April 17, 2025, in Westlake, Ohio.

Barbara’s parents encouraged Barbara at the age of 3 to begin learning the piano and indulging in the gift of music. Barbara continued to pursue her love of music and piano by attending the music conservatory at Oberlin College, where she received her Bachelors of Music. She enjoyed the creative atmosphere on campus.

Barbara met her husband, Jim, on a blind date when her roommate at Oberlin College was dating one of Jim’s friends. They were married in 1955 after graduating from their respective colleges. Upon marrying, Barbara and Jim moved to Columbus, Ohio, and they each began their careers. Barbara was a music teacher in a public school where she shared her passion and skill in music. In 1957, when David came along, she chose to stay at home with him; Susan and Nancy came along in 1959 and 1961 respectively.

Barbara began teaching piano lessons in her home to share her talent and encourage different age groups to love music. She continued to play
the piano for her own enjoyment and for others and accompanied
numerous musicians and music groups over the years. She was involved
with and played for several Musical Arts groups when she and Jim lived in
Dallas, Texas.

As a long-time member of Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church in Richardson, Texas, she also sang in the choir for years with Jim and volunteered in several music ministries to accompany a group or
arrange a piece of music. Barbara continued to challenge herself
musically well into her upper 80s by learning a difficult piece of music. She offered her musical gift in the independent living facility where she most recently lived in Westlake, Ohio, by playing for the weekly on-site Catholic Mass. She played for them within weeks of her death.

Barbara was a deep thinker and found her music to be a spiritual
experience. She said it made her feel closer to God. She was private
about her faith but on occasion would share deep insights about her view
of God in her and others’ life.

Though music perhaps Barbara’s main passion, she was also gifted at
sewing, quilting, and stained glass. She was unafraid of trying new
avenues to express and challenge herself. However, she was a
perfectionist so was not always happy with what she created. Family
members and friends have been blessed over the years with many of her
creations. Barbara will be remembered and missed for generously sharing her creative gifts for the joy of others as well as for her kind and sensitive spirit.

She is survived by her three children, David (Joan) Jackson, Susan (Chuck) Rozek, and Nancy (Paul) Davis, along with three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Belle and Kent Crooks, and her sister, Beverly Stahly.

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Richard W. Furlong, PhD.
March 30, 1929 – April 25, 2025

Richard W. Furlong, a devoted educator, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at Highland Springs in Dallas, Texas. He was 96 years old.

Born on March 30, 1929, in Norwalk, Ohio, Richard pursued a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas where he went on to teach Structures for an incredible 51 years, from 1958 to 2009. Through his dedication, he inspired and mentored hundreds of students, leaving a lasting impact on the field and the many lives he touched.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Helen C. Furlong; his son, John N. Furlong, and daughter-in-law, Betty Lou Furlong; his grandchildren, Carrie Marie Little and Brian Furlong his wife, Lexi, and his five cherished great-grandchildren, Caroline Little, Olivia Little, Emma Furlong, Luke Furlong, and Harvey Furlong. He is also survived by his younger brother, Norman Burr Furlong, Jr., and wife Cynthia and many other relatives across the United States.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Richard found joy in playing golf, engaging in bridge games, watching movies and traveling. However, nothing brought him more happiness than spending time with his family, especially during the holidays, when he enjoyed every gathering.

A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, in Richardson, TX, on May 3, 2025 at 11 AM.

Richard W. Furlong’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His wisdom, kindness, and unwavering dedication to education and family will be deeply missed.