Elaine Hale, age 81, passed away on the 19th of August 2011 after a lengthy illness. She leaves behind her son Stephen Hale and grandson Brandon Hale. She is also survived by her sisters, Bea Arwady, Rose Lucksinger, and Shirley Swearer. Her husband Glen Hale, son Gerald Hale, parents, George and Mary Hanania, sisters Alice Guy, Lillian Hyak, and Catherine Woody all preceded her in death.
Education played an important role in her life. She was a diligent student and excelled in school. She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School as Valedictorian of her class and then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Houston. She went on to teach middle school in the Houston Independent School District. During this time she taught English and coached spelling bee participants. Elaine loved children and her family and made them her priority. She sacrificed numerous career opportunities in order to support and look after her family.
Elaine joined St Michael's/Hope Episcopal Church in 1978. At one time she ran the church programs that donated food baskets and provided alter flowers. While working in the St. Clare's guild ministry she visited sick parishioners and church members in nursing facilities. Additionally, she belonged to a club that did knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. This group of ladies would sell the items they made at craft shows and garage sales and then donate the money to the church. Her grandson, Brandon Hale, was baptized at Hope Episcopal Church in 1990.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until eight o'clock in the evening on Tuesday, the 23rd of August, in the Parlor of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
A funeral service is to be conducted on at two o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 24th of August, at Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 West 43rd Street in Houston, where the Rev. Bobbie Knowles will officiate. Prior to the funeral service, during the one o'clock hour, the family will receive friends at the church.
A committal service is to follow, via an escorted cortege, at Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Hope Episcopal Church, Reverend Knowles Discretionary Fund, P.O. Box 920564, Houston, TX, 77292
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August 25, 2011
Shirley Swearer
My dear sister and the backbone of our family, we will miss you so much. You were always there when any of us needed you. Thank you, Steve, for taking such excellent care of your Mother.
August 24, 2011
George Abercia
Irene and I want to extend our most sincere sympathy on the passing of Elaine. We still know you as our most treasured friend but more like family. Although time has sort of spread us apart from the old North Side you'll will stay close in our hearts.
At a time like this we reflex on the past and see thing in a different light, but we thank God for all he has given us in Family, friends, good health and most of all a great life. Then there are these time that he ask us a favor to return to him one of our treasures, so we should be greatful to him for the time we have had our love ones and say "THANK YOU" for those great gifts.
Sorry I missed the visitation Tuesday I was out of town but thought I would be bsck in time.
Please give us some contact for future contact.
Our love,
George Abercia
August 22, 2011
John Lovelace
Such a wonderful and loving person. We all used to call her Mom. The world is a lesser place without you...
August 22, 2011
Beverley Williamson
She was such a loving and caring woman. Beautiful inside and out. She touched so many lives as a teacher. She will be greatly missed. Hugs go out to Steve and Brandon.
August 21, 2011
Loris Woolley
To Elaine's son who was so faithful in caring for her: (I saw your love exhibited on a regular basis when I was at Treemont to play the piano on Tuesdays.) My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
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