Honorable Adele Hedges
1947-2018
Adele Hedges of Houston and Hanover, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday, the 24th January, 2018, of natural causes.
A memorial service is to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 1st of February, at The Church St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd in Houston. Another service honoring Adele will be held in Hanover in the spring.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Dartmouth Organic Farm, payable to Dartmouth College and sent to Dartmouth Development Office, HB 6066, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 28 to Jan. 31, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Adele Hedges

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22 Entries

Kate McConnico

February 11, 2018

Adele will be missed and my deepest sympathies go out to Dan and Clinton. She was a mentor, friend and shining light in my life. She was an inspiration and her good works, kind countenance and lovely demeanor will continue to inspire those of us who were fortunate to know her.

February 3, 2018

My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

Terry Tottenham

February 3, 2018

Sue and I send our deepest thoughts and prayers to Dan, Cintron and their family for this terrible loss The Tottenhams

Frank Price

February 1, 2018

I was so saddened to hear of Adele's passing. As Chief Justice of the 14th Court of Appeals, she represented the State of Texas with all the grace and dignity imaginable. I will always remember her as my friend and true scholar of the law. My sincere condolences to Dan and family.

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Dagmar Climo

February 1, 2018

Dear Mr. Hedges:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife. Michael and I live in your midrise and have enjoyed seeing you and Mrs. Hedges, and your beautiful Huskie. Although I did not have the opportunity to get to know Mrs. Hedges well as we just moved here in August, I always was happy to see her in the lobby, in the elevator and was immediately struck by her calm, pleasant, and elegant demeanor. We traded fun stories on our elevator rides together about our dogs - we have the big, black lab. I am even more impressed now that I know she was such an esteemed judge and had such an amazing, trailblazing career. Impressed with her accomplishments, yes; but, even more impressed with her down-to-earth warmth and kindness. Will miss her. Prayers and peace to you and your family.

M. Greene

January 31, 2018

Dear Family and Friends,

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort, peace and hope in the weeks and months ahead. 1 Cor. 1:3-4 and 1 Cor. 15:26.

Yevegeniya Shukhman

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Raymond Goodrich

January 31, 2018

With our great sympathy and condolences to Dan and the family and all who knew and loved Adele Hedges. May your memories of her life among us sustain each of you as you bear your loss. With sincere wishes for peace and acceptance,

January 30, 2018

To the Hedges family, we offer our deepest sympathy on your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through (2 Corinthians 4:7).--ERJ

Mary Hall

January 30, 2018

Geraldine Adele (Oglesbee) Hedges was a very special person in my life. She was only six when I was born, but my mother gave her the privilege of naming me. She named me Mary, after her Aunt Mary whom she loved dearly and Adele, after herself.
She was like an older sister to me and I loved every minute I spent with her. As I grew older I was so proud of all the honors she received through high school, college, and as an adult.
I have so many sweet, wonderful memories of her and her mom and dad.
My thoughts and prayers will be with the family in the days and months to come.

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Charlie Seymore

January 29, 2018

Remembering my friend and colleague Chief Justice Adele Hedges. She served our State with poise and dignity. My condolences to Dan and Clinton.

Adele, rest in peace.

Roger Greenberg

January 28, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to our loss of a friend and colleague. I enjoyed our lunches together at Menil and will carry the memories forever. Rg

Roger Townsend

January 27, 2018

Adele was a fascinating person, always curious about everything. Knowing her for four decades, I always enjoyed our encounters. I could learn so many new things. She brought a kindness and humility to judging, too. It can truly be said that she made a positive impact on the world. And, of course, she is and will continue to be sorely missed.

Lara Appleby

January 26, 2018

Adeles spirit has always inspired meto be brave, to do good, and to find and appreciate beauty. Her vision and guidance manifested greatness in many realms in our world, and for all of that I am grateful. I wish strength and peace for the family and friends of this amazing person.

January 26, 2018

Dan and Clinton, So sorry to hear about your loss. What a grand and gracious lady she was.
Chris and Nancy Fry

January 25, 2018

Crystal and I are saddened on hearing of the passing of Adele. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wes and Crystal Lovett

Tony Peterson

January 25, 2018

Dan and Clinton, I am very sorry for your loss today. It has been a privilege being friends with Clinton over the years, and your family has always been very kind. Judge Hedges was an honorable person, lawyer and Judge. I am very sorry for your loss.

Kimberly Stuart

January 25, 2018

I consider myself blessed to have had the benefit of Judge Hedges' advice, friendship and guidance my first year out of law school serving as a briefing attorney on the First. Those days were the greatest of memories. Judge Hedges always carried herself with a dignity and easiness that are not easily matched in one person. As I grew in age and practice, whenever our paths crossed I could count on a hug and a smile. I will miss it terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Marilyn Aboussie

January 25, 2018

Dear Dan: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Adele's untimely death. She was a brilliant lawyer, an asset to the judiciary, a lovely woman, and a wonderful and decent person. Her contributions to our profession and to the jurisprudence of Texas will light the way for many years to come. I was proud to be her friend and grieve that she left us too soon. Please accept my sincere sympathy. May her soul rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon her. Chief Justice (Ret.) Marilyn Aboussie

Nancy Rapoport

January 25, 2018

I remember Judge Hedges well. As a fellow Orangeite, she reached out to me when I first moved to Houston, and we became friends. (She even taught me some jewelry-making.) She was a very smart, very kind person who was a fair and good judge. R.I.P.

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