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1912
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2012
Willie Mae Hale Obituary
A follower of Jesus, she was committed to the Church of Christ most of her life and was an honored member of the Lindsay congregation for 9 years. She worked and lived for 25 years at Boles Children's Home, Quinlan, Texas, a cherished part of the staff. Her wit was legendary.
Beloved by her children, Jann McGuire, of Lindsay, Joe M. Hale, of Dallas, Texas, and Kyle Hale, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, she also leaves nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, four-and-one-expected great-great grandchildren, one nephew and seven nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Joe B. Hale, as well as granddaughter Suzanne McGuire, son-in-law Fred McGuire, four brothers, three sisters, six nieces and five nephews.
Memorial gifts may be sent to Arms of Hope Children's Home, Boles Campus,7065 Love, Quinlan, Texas 75474-4609.
Friends are invited to a memorial celebration at Lindsay Senior Villa, 1127 W. Fresno St., on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. On July 1, the family will celebrate the 100th anniversary of her birth by placing Willie Mae's ashes with her infant son, Patrick, and her parents, Sid and Susie Cummings, in Floydada, Texas.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willie Mae Hale
Rue and Joe Bob Bralley
March 27, 2012
Aunt Bill was one of my most treasured blessing in my life! She had such a zest for life and lived every day to the fullest. She was so loved by all of her nieces and nephews and we will all miss her so much! I know that she made all of us feel so loved and special. She was a role model for me in the way that she lived her life!!
My love goes out to Joe Mike, Jann, and Kyle and the rest of her family. I know how much she loved them. Her big smile when she talked about each one of you told everyone that.
I smile when I think of the reunion in Heaven right now.
Love to every one of you!!
Rue
Annette Hale
March 19, 2012
Granny (Bill) was an inspiration to me over the years. She was a wonderful example of a faithful servant of Jesus, a great Mother-in-law and a friend. I will always remember her smile, her singing, playing the piano, reciting all her teacher's names, saying verses she learned as a child, riding a horse, playing basketball, playing dominos,and beating me most of the time. She will always be in my heart. I love you, Granny, see you soon.
Michelle Hale
March 14, 2012
Granny will always live in my memory and be a part of who I am. She was reliably positive, full of mirth and "up for anything". She was constant in her faith; singing hymns and quoting encouraging scriptures at the drop of a hat. She was funny and dauntingly competitive. She taught me to look forward => rather than dwell on the past. She showed me that happiness is a choice regardless of your circumstances, and that God is faithful.
Granny, you are beautiful. I will miss you so much.
March 14, 2012
Willie Mae's warmth and humor made it a delight to visit with her. She fit comfortably with people of any age group and enjoyed sharing stories of her family. Her full life of 100 years was a blessing to those who knew her. Maxine Butcher
Willie Mae with her beloved children - Jann, Joe and Kyle
March 14, 2012
Granny and Grandson William
March 14, 2012
January 2008
March 14, 2012
Granny with Great-Great Isabella
March 14, 2012
Granddaughter Michelle, Willie Mae and Great-Grands Aubrey and Haley
March 14, 2012
Willie Mae w/ great-grandson David and Allison Rollandini at their wedding
March 14, 2012
Michelle (Hale) and Granny
March 14, 2012
Marcee Rollandini
March 13, 2012
Granny Hale had a major impact on my life as she has with so many others. She had a cheerful disposition, loved to sing and chose to see good in people.
Granny had a great sense of humor and was quite a storyteller…she passed on this trait to her children and grandchildren (somehow I missed out on this gift). She showed me the importance of being able to laugh at yourself and not take yourself too seriously…
Granny, thank you for living out the values you hold dear and passing them down to your family. For choosing to take your children to church on Sunday even when it was inconvenient,showing love and kindness when you may not have felt like it. Thank you for modeling strength and courage in times of adversity. You have shown us what it means to walk by faith and not by sight. You've shown us what the love of Christ looks like and how to forgive. You experienced God's love and grace and gave it freely to others.
The values that you passed down to your son Joe Mike and to me, his eldest daughter, I hope I can pass on to my children and now their children. You have left a tremendous legacy! I love you Granny!!
Lisa Duncan
March 13, 2012
I wasn't fortunate to meet Wilile Mae myself, but her daughter Jann is a friend of mine through our local writers group. Through her beautiful story of WIllie Mae's life, I was able to learn about her incredible life and deep love for her family and God. She will continue to live on through the beautiful family she created. Thank you, Jann, for sharing her life with us.
Dorothy Miller
March 13, 2012
I became acquainted with Willie Mae through my cousins, Pat and Kyle Hale.
I have such wonderful memories of times spent with her, Aunt Ruby and my Mom on her visits to Arkansas. She was a loving and caring person and a joy to be around. Her love of God was evident. She will be greatly missed but we will be reunited with her again one day and what a reunion that will be.
Sharon Fisher
March 12, 2012
Deep sympathy and blessings to Willie Mae's family. May the celebration of her completed life be a joyous and transformative event.
Pat Hale
March 12, 2012
Bill was a wonderful Mother in law to me. When the kids were little, she lived with us a couple of times for a short period of time.We were very poor during those years and she always encouraged me by praising my parenting skills and my frugality. I knew that I did not deserve this praise but it sure made me feel so good during a time that I really needed encouragement. She was always such a Godly example of a Proverbs woman. I will miss her very much
Sharry Lachman
March 12, 2012
I never got to meet Willie Mae, but her wit and charm, singing from the heart, and always-caring love for others shine brilliantly through her daughter, my dear friend, Jann. Blessings on your journey, Willie Mae. Your spirit shines on!
March 12, 2012
I knew Willie Mae through her daughter, Jann, who is a special part of a group of 11 women who gather each summer to share a long weekend together. Although I never met Willie Mae, she lived brightly in the stories shared by Jann and I knew her to be a lovely and loved woman. Her family and friends will deeply miss her presence in their lives. Carol Crow
Molly Shaw
March 12, 2012
I know Willie Mae through her daughter, Jann, who is one of the most lovely and thoughtful persons I have ever known. Willie Mae's spirit will live on in her dear family she raised and loved so well.
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
My Granny has always held a special place in my heart. I love her so much! She read the Bible to me before bed when I visited her at Boles Children's Home in the summer. We'd play dominoes with her friends. We'd sell candy and cokes together at the candy store. We'd enjoy the evening swinging on her front porch swing. We'd talk and laugh as I "fluffed" her hair. Glowing, she'd introduce me to all her friends at the little church down the street. She loved God, and she loved people. You couldn't ask for a better grandmother or a better role model. See you soon, Granny! :-)
Granny and me (Nicole Annette Hale Ecklar)
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Granny and Marcee (Hale) Rollandini
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Granny loved babies! (with great granddaughter, Avery Kate Ecklar)
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Joe Bailey Hale and Willie Mae Hale
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Granny with great grandchildren Aubrey (Weldon) Ballard, Andrea (Rollandini) Self, Haley (Weldon) Rude, (Annette and Joe M Hale), David Rollandini
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Playing dominoes in CA May 2007 (left to right) Andrea (Rollandini) Self, Marcee (Hale) Rollandini, Granny, Avery Ecklar, Michelle Hale
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Granny with Joe M. Hale, wife Annette (5th from left), and 4 daughters (left to right): Nicole Ecklar, Janaye Weldon, Michelle Hale, Marcee Rollandini
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
William Michael Ecklar with those he's named after: Willie Mae Hale and Joe Michael Hale
Nicole Ecklar
March 12, 2012
Kim Vann
March 12, 2012
I have so many wonderful memories of Granny Hale. She was the best letter writer that I
know. I have saved lots of her letters that she has sent to me over the years. She lived her
life intentionally each day for the Lord. She intentionally kept
her mind sharp by doing crossword puzzles or reading and studying her Bible. She was a strong, confident woman. What a blessing and example she was to us all. I will miss her.
Gene Wishard
March 12, 2012
Willie Mae was a special friend all the time she was at Boles. She spend the first few nights in my cottage when she arrived at Boles and we learned to love her very much. My daughter was a friend of Nicole's too. Please accept my sympathy to all for this great lost. Gene Wishard
Barry Mcguire
March 11, 2012
I will miss Granny Hale so much. I hope She seemed to brighten everybody's life in some way. She devoted most of her life in helping others, and her determination in later years of being as independent as her body would allow. Her example is a lesson for me and countless others who knew her.
CYNTHIA BRUMM
March 10, 2012
THANK DEAR WILLIE MAE FOR SHOWING ALL OF US HOW TO BE HAPPY AND SING FROM THE HEART! I GUESS YOU AND YOUR FAVORITE AND ONLY SON IN LAW, FRED HAVE CONNECTED IN A SPECIAL WAY ALONG WITH ALL THOSE YOU LOVED AND CARED FOR THIS LIFE. HAPPY JOURNEY! LUV
Judy (Cassady) Cummings
March 10, 2012
My memories of Aunt Bill are so comforting!! She was a great role model to follow and was loved by all of our branch of the family, including Ennis, Jewel, Doyle, Sue, and Judy,too!!
Marilyn Meredith
March 10, 2012
I only knew Willie Mae through the writings of her daughter, Jann, but because of that I know what a strong woman she was and what great faith she had. I have no doubt that she is now in heaven having a glorious time.
My heart and prayers go out to the family that's left behind.
Jann McGuire
March 10, 2012
I miss you already, Mother, but I can just imagine the fun reunion you're having with so many of your loved ones that have been waiting for you.
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