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Lillian Stegall Obituary
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in her honor to the American Heart Association or the Senior Adult Ministry of Connell Baptist Church.
Lillian grew up in the small town of Megargel, where she graduated from high school and was president of her high school senior class. Her college studies took place at North Texas State University and she graduated in 1944 with a bachelor of science degree. This was no small feat, considering her economic resources and the relatively small number of women who were fortunate enough to pursue higher education at that time. Lillian was a career-long teacher in the Fort Worth ISD. She taught at Mary Louise Phillips Elementary, Brooklyn Heights Elementary and Benbrook Elementary. She believed in the uplifting power of education and taught both formally and informally at every opportunity. Lillian was an active member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority throughout her career and even after her retirement in 1977. She was a devoted Christian, serving consistently at Connell Baptist Church since 1951. She taught many ages of Sunday school and actively participated in vacation Bible school. She also sang in the church choir. In recent years she participated in a senior choir by singing and accompanying that group on the piano. Lillian was one of the very first open-heart surgery patients in the United States. In 1956, she had surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to correct a congenital heart defect. She proved that patients could thrive following such a problem by living the next 51 years to the fullest.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford C. Stegall, a prominent Fort Worth real estate attorney, who died in 1979.
Survivors: Sons and their spouses, John Stegall and wife, Patricia, of Fort Worth and Randy Stegall and wife, Priscilla, of Keller; grandchildren, Kelley Myers and her husband, James, Kara Stegall and Cliff Stegall, all of Fort Worth; great-grandson, Liam Meyers; and stepgrandchildren, Trey and Emily Walton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Stegall
Meredith and Darren Shamburger
May 9, 2007
Lillian was a remarkable woman. She amazed us with her independence and sincerity. Our children loved being around her. We were truly grateful to have such a wonderful neighbor in her. We wish the family well in such a difficult time but hope you know she leaves behind an everlasting impression of the spirit we should all possess.
Thomas And Terri Ayala
May 7, 2007
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a great neighbor. She made us feel welcome from the first day we moved in. She will be missed.
Marcus dePaula
May 7, 2007
We regret that we could not make it to the memorial service. Lillian was like a member of our family and will be truely missed. It is touching to see how many lives she has blessed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Buford & Jeanell Neal
May 5, 2007
The world has lost a true Lady. "Miss Lillian" left us a beautiful example of living, loving, and enjoying life. We are indeed fortunate to have called her Friend.
June & Gilbert Henley
May 5, 2007
Johnny, Randy--So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a great friend to me and my husband and of course we will all miss her very much. Our heart goes out to you and your families.
Harry Long
May 4, 2007
Randy and Johnny,
Your mom touched so many people with her kind love. I thank God for the memories of your family. I miss seeing you all. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Judy Blalock
May 4, 2007
Our prayers go out to your family at this time of loss. What a comfort to know your mother is with the Lord and will be in His presence for eternity. God bless you and your family.
joetta vaughan
May 4, 2007
your presence will be greatly missed.
Kris Ray
May 4, 2007
Randy and Family,
I am so sorry for your lose and the pain that you all are going through, but what a comfort to know that she is now experiencing the greatest gift of all...Heaven and an eternity with Christ. Our prayers are with you all.
Darin Rawls
May 4, 2007
Randy,
Words are not sufficient to express the sorrow for your loss. You are very lucky to have had the opportunity to be with your mother for so many years and the pleasure of knowing she lived such a wonderful and full life. She gave so much back to the community and to God. I hope it is a comfort to know she is with Him now.
Holly Hare
May 4, 2007
Randy and Family,
May God's presence and his comfort surround you and your family during this time of sorrow. God bless all of you.
Melody Dixon
May 4, 2007
Hi Randy,
Your mom is beautiful and has a loving sweet spirit in her face. Teachers leave a legacy of knowledge and hope everywhere they go. I thank God you were blessed with such an inspiring, intelligent and loving Mom. You may have felt like you lost her,but a Mom's love is never-ending. Believe me she will always be with you and always hold you dear to her heart in heaven as she did on earth.
All our love and prayers,
Melody Dixon and family
LISA AND JAKE THOMASSON
May 4, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH BOTH OF YOU , JOHN AND PAT. AND WITH ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. YOUR MOM HAS GONE HOME BUT SHE IS ALWAYS THERE IN YOUR HEART. SOMEDAY SOON IT WILL ALL BE A GOOD FAMILY REUNION WITH ALL OF OUR LOVED ONES. I SEND A BIG HUG TO YOU .OUR HEARTS ARE FULL OF LOVE FOR YOU. I SENT THE NOTICE TO TOM BLALOCK AND TO TOM AND DOTTY HASH. LOVE LISA AND JAKE
Valeri Kane
May 4, 2007
Dear Randy & family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this time. Only 2 weeks have passed since my own daddy's funeral so I understand the void you are all feeling. You can take comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord and may HE give you the comfort you need.
You are in my prayers.
Erika Pollock
May 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Stegall Family. God Bless you all
Linda Berger
May 4, 2007
Randy, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I pray for God's comfort for each of you.
Robyn Barrere
May 4, 2007
Randy, I am so sorry for your loss. Now and in the coming days, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful life story and legacy she has left behind.
Cynthia Shew
May 4, 2007
Randy and family,
It was a privilege to meet your Mom at our family Thanksgiving. I enjoyed talking with her as she was such a delight. My condolences and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories of such a great lady comfort you.
Sharon Keenom
May 4, 2007
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
Randy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
With deepest sympathy,
Sharon Keenom
Mischa Brantley
May 4, 2007
To Randy and the entire family: Your mom was my 4th grade teacher at Brooklyn Heights Elem. and I never forgot the wonderful lasting impression she left on my life. She spoke of you and the rest of her family with much pride. She truly was a gifted teacher. Take comfort in the knowledge that she is now with the Master Teacher and that you will one day be reunited with her.
May you find peace in your memories of her until then.
Mischa Patton Brantley
Kelly Hahn
May 4, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobby Wilson
May 4, 2007
I only saw her once in my senior year of high school, where I was friends with John, but she made me feel welcome in thjeir home. I am so sorry for the loss.
Kara Stegall
May 4, 2007
What a wonderful woman and a wonderful mentor. She will be sorely missed. I can't imagine a day without her in my life. I love her so much and will miss her dearly.
Jane Sitton
May 4, 2007
John, my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet your mother. Her picture shows kindness and humor in her face. She was a lovely woman. You must be very proud of her academic accomplishments and her career, and her community service through her church is commendable. It is no wonder you turned out the way you have with such a fine example in your mother. I pray God will ease your grief and that in time you will be left with nothing but happy memories of your mom. --Madelina & Logan & kids
Nan Stegall
May 4, 2007
Lillian was my "2nd mom" for 40 years. She was a great role model for my children and myself. We will always cherish the memories we have of her and with her. She is finally at home where she has lived her earthly life to end up. She was an exemplary Christian woman and I am proud to have been called her "daughter"! I will miss her so much.
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