Ovie Whittlesey Desadier, 89, of Huntsville, Texas (formerly of Hemphill) passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Conroe Regional Hospital.

Ovie was born in Hemphill, Texas on January 17, 1931 to Luther Jack Whittlesey and Eva Bethel Smith Whittlesey.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of the Hemphill High School graduating class of 1948 where she had been chosen most beautiful by her classmates.  She had been very active in the church she attended and also helped with decorations at Camp Peniel Church Camp.

Ovie had many interests, including floral arranging, gardening, stained glass, decorating and oil painting, to name a few.  She thoroughly enjoyed her hobbies and her church activities.

She will be missed.

Ovie is survived by her son, Chris Desadier and wife, Velda, of Conroe; daughter, Gale Sanchez of Hemphill; brother, Joe Lynn Whittlesey and wife, Bonnie, of Hemphill; and grandchildren, Shawna Sanchez of Dripping Springs and Spenser Desadier, Rebecca Desadier, Bucky Desidier, and Timothy Desadier, all of Conroe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bluford Desadier; one brother, two sisters, and her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to service.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.