
Friday, 21 August 2009
Remembering my Grandmother today!
Today my sweet Grandmother will be buried in Houston, Texas. She lived a long and happy life, but we know she is so much happier now in Heaven. Below is her obituary from the Houston Chronicle.
MARY ALICE REID SCHINDLER, 91, beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Mary Alice was born January 22, 1918 in Temple, Texas to Denna May Griffin Reid and John Edward Reid, but grew up and lived most of her early life with her parents, sisters and brothers in Houston, Texas where she met and married a handsome young man named Raymond G. Schindler and they were married shortly thereafter. Mary Alice Schindler is predeceased by her husband of 58 years. Raymond Schindler, and grandson, Blake Raymond Hawk. She is survived by her devoted children: Suzanne Brown and husband, Tim Brown, Sherry Hawk, and Paris Schindler; sister: Joanna Parish, by six grandchildren: Tiffani Brown Jinks and husband Brian Jinks, Allyson Brown Schrauff and husband Bill Schrauff, Laura Brown, Cole Schindler, Scott Schindler, and Catherine Schindler Renaudin and husband Tyler Renaudin, two great grandchildren: Barrett Jinks and Preston Jinks, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. Mary Alice's passion was her family. She also enjoyed dancing, tennis and spending time with the love of her life, her husband. Mary Alice is a member of First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of River Oaks Country Club. A private service and entombment will be in the Memorial Oaks Mausoleum at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association , or to a charity of your choice

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