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Elizabeth Erney Obituary
In the end there is one dance you do alone, may she stay forever young and forever strong. She was independent and embraced life until the moment she passed. Mom was a championship ballroom dancer, member of the Garden Club and active at the gym, world traveler, member of the Book Club and wonderful friend to all. With dancing feet and hardworking hands God must have looked down upon her and said, "it is time to come to home." Our loss is truly God's gain. She will always be with us in spirit and her bright light will forever shine. She left us in a blaze of glory, and we will always love and miss her. Funeral services to be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77079 on Monday December 5 at 10:00AM. The family will receive friends starting at 9 am. A reception will immediately follow services. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a contribution to the organization of your choice.
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Sponsored by David White.
March 22, 2015
What a woman. Star quality boundless energy and a lightbulb personality.
Patricia is a doll and I helped her navigate the la scene when she was 17.
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David White
October 4, 2012
Jill,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.She was such a lovely lady. I have nothing but wonderful memories of her. God Bless you and all the family.
David White
Mary Taylor & Bob, Danni & Carter Neal
December 11, 2011
Trish,
It sounds as though your Mom left you girls with some strong beautiful qualities. We are sorry for your lose, truly. We are grateful to know her legacy. We love you, the Neals
December 7, 2011
Trish, We would love to have known your Mom. Knowing you and adding an Annie Oakley bent sounds realistic. Talk about dying with your boots on. She was a pistol. Mothers are so special, yours was certainly unique. We love you and our hearts go out to you and your Dad and sister. Bill and Judy Baker
December 7, 2011
No matter what your age, I don't think you're ever ready to say good-bye to your mother. Our thoughts are with you all!
Sincerely,
Nancy and David Owen
December 6, 2011
My prayers are with you, Jill and your family. Things are never the same, but there will be comfort in your memories and the love you shared for each other.What an example her life is to all who knew her, a lasting legacy to those of us who can only read about her. God bless you and may God wrap His arms of love around you all. Judy Canon
Tim Peters
December 5, 2011
Sorry, very sorry to learn of the one of the most most courageous ladies I know. Mrs. Erney is someone I want to remember as the type of person that made Houston, no,TEXAS what it is.So many of my brother Officers that have spoke of her actions and courage, wished the outcome would have been different. I was very lucky to have met Mrs. Erney many years ago , when I went to school with Jill. I , like many of my kind, wish we could have been there to asssist her in her time of need. God Bless. Tim Peters Houston Metro P.D.
Diane Podwysocki
December 5, 2011
"I'm sad to see you go Betty. I will never forget the first moment I met you and the times I spent with you and the girls in Maui. You were always a breath of fresh air and your light will shine on through those who knew you. God's peace and blessings to all those whose life you touched. You will be missed.. "
Diane & Joey
December 5, 2011
"I'm sad to see you go Betty. I will never forget the first moment I met you and the times I spent with you and the girls in Maui. You were always a breath of fresh air and your light will shine on through those who knew you. God's peace and blessings to all those whose life you touched. You will be missed.. "
Diane & Joey Podwysocki (Calgary)
December 5, 2011
Uncle Bob, Jill, Lynn, and Tricia, We are so sad to hear of your loss. I am so thankful for all the wonderful family memories we have shared. Aunt Betty will always be in my heart. Her spirit, her laugh, her smile, her strength ,her determination and her love of family will not be forgotten and will live on through you. My heart is with you during this very sad time..... Love, Milan, Kathy, Elizabeth , Emily and Olivia
Tina Medlin-Chatham
December 5, 2011
I never met Betty in person but knew her from her many phone calls to me after I became Guardian to my uncle (Dale Medlin). She was a wonderful person and I will miss our conversations. My prayers are with the family.
Cay Dickson
December 5, 2011
Dear Erney Family,
I did not know your Mom, but the story about her in the paper introduced her energy, zest for life and strength to the rest of the world. I am so sorry for your loss. My Mom had the same kind of energy and I miss her every day. The good thing about that kind of energy is that it gets passed on, and I am sure that you each have it. Bless you in your time of loss and may each day bring a wonderful memory of your Mom and take you closer to the kind of strength she had when she went out in a blaze of glory.
Respectfully,
Cay Dickson
Simone Westra
December 4, 2011
Cannot believe you will not be in aerobics anymore,wejust talked last Tuesday you were an example for us all and no bull with you!!We had our Christmas luncheon on Friday the 2th of December and talked a lot about you, could not believe your age.That was something you did not talk about!!You will be in our memories and especially in mine.Will miss you.Keep dancing!
Simone Westra(Houston,TX)
Joe Pikas
December 4, 2011
We in the ballroom dancing community are going to miss you. Betty was not only a lovely and intelligent person: she could dazzle the crowd with her dancing and personality. It is not going to be the same without you....a long time dancing friend for many years ....Joe
Gregory Pynes
December 4, 2011
Our sympathies on your loss Lynn. Our prayers are with you and your sisters.
Much Love- Gregory, Dennis and Phyllis
Georgann Ellis
December 4, 2011
I'm deeply saddened for Mrs. Erney. It has been 38 years since I last saw her. She and her family helped me to focus to stay in school. Her gentle soft spoken voice and her beautiful smile had touched my heart peacefully. She is truly an Angel.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
December 4, 2011
I will miss all the wonderful Thanksgiving dinners spent with Betty and Bob and their kids. She made me feel like part of the family. I will miss her.
Andy Gombos
December 3, 2011
Al and I are so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Betty was a beautiful, intelligent, dynamic women. She will be missed. Loving you.
Al and Cindy Kravatz
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