Mrs. Elke Sabine Schindler Hall

Elke Sabine Schindler Hall, 77, Houston, Texas, Saturday, January 4, 2020 Passed away peacefully at home, after a long fight with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 16, 1942 in Hirschberg Germany to Edeltraut Schindler Ruck. Elke leaves behind her loving husband and best friend Robert "Bob" Hall, Her daughter Sabine Shirley, sons Charlie Hall (Heather) and Rob Hall, Grandson Zach Ortiz, granddaughter Aliah Hall, Great granddaughter Autumn Ortiz. Elke was born in Hirschberg/Silesia in the Giant Mountains and grew up in a large family of relatives in Wroclaw. In 1945, the family fled to Geislingen an der Steige in Württemberg where shelter was possible. In 1948, Elke started school in Geislingen and graduated in 1956. She completed a three-year apprenticeship as a hairdresser. Upon completion she worked in a salon in Bad Ditzenbach. Elke did a lot of athletics and was an art swimmer. She met Bobby "Bob" Shirley in Geislingen. He was a US soldier and returned to Shreveport, Louisiana upon completion of his military service. At the end of October 1959 Elke followed Bob to Shreveport, Louisiana where they wed. Together they adopted Sabine in 1968. Elke raised and groomed poodles. Elke always had great contact with her family in Germany and her mother visited her annually from 1971. Early 1975 the Shirley marriage dissolved. Later in 1975 Elke met her best friend, Robert "Bob" Hall. They married in early August 1975. Most of their friends said it would not last after such a short courtship. Their marriage lasted over 44 wonderful years. During this time Elke worked as an executive secretary to the constable of Harris County precinct 5 (1976-1984) after this time she did some other secretarial positions. Elke loved her pets, dogs especially. She enjoyed reading, cooking, ceramic making and gardening. A celebration of Elke's life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 1 to 5 PM at Bob and Elke's home in Houston, Texas. The family can be contacted at [email protected]. Should you wish to make a donation on behalf of Elke, her favorite charity was Saint Jude's children's hospital. You can donate at STJUDE.org or by phone at 800-478-5833. The family would like to thank all of their family and friends for their continued love and support. But, also extend a heartfelt special thank you to their founded family at Willowbrook Methodist hospital. Thank you also for the help of Total Home Health, Silverado Home Hospice Care and Acremation.