Maudie Mary Henson Finney

Maudie Finney Obituary

MAUDIE MARY HENSON FINNEY
McALLEN - Maudie Mary Henson Finney was born in Seneth, Missouri on April 16, 1913. She passed away April 6, 2009 in McAllen, Texas.
Maudie grew up on her family's farm in Hornersville, Missouri, helping with the chores and working in the fields. She really did walk three miles to school in the snow.
After High School, she attended the Baptist School of Nursing in Memphis, Tennessee, where she received her Registered Nurse degree. She began her nursing career in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It was in Cape Girardeau, she met her future husband, Paul Finney.
Maudie and Paul began their life together in McAllen in 1937. She worked as a Public Health nurse serving the rural areas of Hidalgo County. She continued her nursing profession at McAllen Municipal Hospital serving as Assistant Director of Nurses and then Director of Nurses, combining her administrative duties while maintaining patient contact and nursing care. She was instrumental in starting the L VN program at the Municipal Hospital.
Maudie moved into school nursing with McAllen Independent School District. She ended her career as the District's Director of Health Services and retired in 1977.
She was a member of the Board for Senior Citizens, McAllen Parks and Recreation, Palm Valley Association of Retired School Personnel, American Federation of Women and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Her beloved husband, Paul, her daughter Pauline Marie Meagher of Dublin, Ireland, her parents, Cleve and Margaret Henson, three sisters and one brother preceded Maudie in death.She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Tony) Schwab; grandsons, Paul (Robin), John (Lauren) Schwab, McAllen and Austin; son -in-law, Michael Meagher, Dublin, Ireland; granddaughter, Karen (John) Keane, Dublin Ireland; Step-daughter, Mary Sue (Elbert) Vogelsanger, Cape Girardeau, MO; and numerous great grandchildren, step grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 8:00, with the family present at 6:00PM at Kreidler Funeral Home. A rosary will follow at 7:00PM. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Palm Valley Association of Retired School Personnel Scholarship Fund, American Federation of Women's Scholarship Fund or RGV Food Bank. Kreidlerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Monitor on Apr. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Maudie Finney

11 Entries

Whitney Schwab (great grand daughter)

November 21, 2009

I really miss her. She was one of the most caring people I have ever met. I know she's in a better place now.

Mary Ann Sponsler Mostafavi

April 18, 2009

I remember Maudie as a warm welcoming woman who made my visit to McAllen, Texas as a child a memory I have cherished all of my life. I have such fond memories of Maudie and her family. I know she will be missed.

April 8, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Maudie. I always think of her big smile every time I saw her. We are thinking of you and the family.
Jim and Marilyn Gravett Brenham, TX

Connie Quigley

April 8, 2009

I will always remember Maudie as a grand lady and very interesting to talk to. I know that everyone will miss her. May she rest in peace.

April 8, 2009

Tony and Pat - Maudie was so much fun just one of the gang from McAllen that showed up at South Padre Island at the Sea Ranch every weekend. A true good ole gal and we loved her for it. Dennis and Judy Dobbs (McAllen, TX)

Steve Vogelsanger

April 8, 2009

Some of my fondest memories are of summers spent in McAllen with Grandma Maudie and family. She was a remarkably kind woman who will be dearly missed.

Fred Finney

April 7, 2009

Muadie taught us all what it was to live a life with no regrets. She made every day count and made each one of us know that we counted to her. She understood that there was greatness, even in modest lives. She considered herself modest; we considered her great. She wasn't the wealthiest or most famous person we knew, but she might be the most beloved.

Adrian & Lucy Palitza

April 7, 2009

Pat & family,
Our hearts are saddened as we learned of your mother's passing. Maudie loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. She was an awesome woman. I know you will miss her greatly. May you alway keep your memories close at heart.
May you find comfort knowing she is now with the Lord at home..! Praise God for his gift of eternal life.
We love you and our hearts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie Finney

April 7, 2009

Grandma Maudie was my hero in so many ways. She helped me through a broken heart once in a way only she could have done. I always thought she must know the true meaning of life and there was so much to learn from her. I am sad she is gone from us, but happy for the heavenly reunions I'm sure she's enjoying.

John Vogelsanger

April 7, 2009

I'll always remember Maudie for her
kindness, wonderful laugh and the many
fine times we had. We were all better
for knowing her. She will be deeply missed.

Jackie Hoelscher

April 7, 2009

I'll always remember how welcoming Maudie was to me and my kids after Tom died. We had such a good time on Padres Island staying in the trailer with her.
Tom often talked about Maudie always admonishing everyone by saying "NOw you be nice!"
She was a very fine lady and will be sadly missed.

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