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Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Roche Heasley
El Paso - Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Roche Heasley was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on June 26, 2019 at the age of 87. Mary Lou was born to John Earle Roche and Marcelle Catherine Wilson Roche on October 11, 1931 in an American colony in Monterrey, Mexico. After 12 years of living in Mexico, they moved to El Paso in 1949. Mary Lou attended Dudley Elementary and Middle School and graduated from El Paso High School. She attended Texas Western where she was very active in campus activities as a member of Chi Omega sorority. She graduated in the "Top Ten" in her class.
Mary Lou married the love of her life, Robert Charles Heasley in 1954 at First Baptist Church. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in February. She taught Spanish at Roberts Elementary School and at St. Clement's Parish School. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed her Sunday school class for many years. Mary Lou was involved in El Dedon Verde Garden Club. Her book club friends were near and dear to her heart. She loved flowers in her garden and in her home. She was a fabulous cook and loved trying new gourmet dishes.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Catherine Todd and Patricia Herring. Survivors include her beloved husband Bob, children: John Mark Heasley (Austin), Jennifer Heasley Lambeth (Andy) (El Paso), and Catherine Anne Heasley (Austin). Her three grandchildren were the joy of her life: Mary Catherine Lambeth (Austin), Robert Timberlake Lambeth (Dallas), and Wilson Hamilton Lambeth (San Antonio).
Mary Lou was a devout Christian and looked forward to living eternally in heaven with her Lord and Savior. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary Lou exuded love and nurturing in her everyday life. She reached out to others in times of need. Her favorite bible verse was, "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
A celebration of Mary Lou's life will be on Monday, July 1st, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Memorial gifts may be given to First Baptist Church of El Paso, 805 Montana (02) or the El Paso Baptist Clinic, 8308 Echo Street (04).
Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Roche Heasley fue recibida en el reino de los cielos el 26 de junio de 2019 a la edad de 87 años. Mary Lou nació hija de John Earle Roche y Marcelle Catherine Wilson Roche el 11 de octubre de 1931 en una colonia estadounidense en Monterrey, México, Después de 12 años de vivir en México, se mudaron a El Paso en 1949. Mary Lou asistió a la escuela primaria y secundaria Dudley y se graduó de la escuela secundaria El Paso High School. Asistió a Texas Western, donde participó activamente en las actividades del campus como miembro de la hermandad de Chi Omega. Se graduó en el "Top Diez" en su clase. Mary Lou se casó con el amor de su vida, Robert Charles Heasley en 1954 en la Primera Iglesia Bautista. Celebraron 65 años de matrimonio en febrero de este año. Ella enseñó español en la Escuela Primaria Roberts y en la Escuela Parroquial de San Clemente. Fue miembro de la Primera Iglesia Bautista durante mucho tiempo y disfrutó de su clase dominical escolar durante muchos años. Mary Lou participó en el grupo El Dedon Verde Garden Club. Los amigos de su club de lectura eran cercanos y queridos por su corazón. Amaba las flores en su jardín y en su hogar. Era una cocinera fabulosa y le encantaba probar nuevos platos gourmet. A Mary Lou le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y sus hermanas Catherine Todd y Patricia Herring. Le sobrevive su amado esposo Bob, sus hijos: John Mark Heasley (Austin), Jennifer Heasley Lambeth (Andy) (El Paso) y Catherine Anne Heasley (Austin). Sus tres nietos fueron la alegría de su vida: Mary Catherine Lambeth (Austin), Robert Timberlake Lambeth (Dallas) y Wilson Hamilton Lambeth (San Antonio). Mary Lou fue una cristiana devota y esperaba vivir eternamente en el cielo con su Señor y Salvador. Fue una esposa, madre y abuela amorosa y devota. Mary Lou entregaba amor y crianza en su vida cotidiana. Ella se acercó a los demás en momentos de necesidad. Su versículo favorito de la Biblia era: ""Quédate quieto y que sepas que yo soy Dios"". Salmo 46:10
La celebración de la vida de Mary Lou será el lunes 1 de julio a la 1:00 p.m. en la Primera Iglesia Bautista. Los regalos conmemorativos pueden entregarse a la Primera Iglesia Bautista de El Paso, ubicada en el 805 Montana (02) o bien, a la Clínica Bautista de El Paso, en el 8308 Echo Street (04).
El Paso - Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Roche Heasley was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on June 26, 2019 at the age of 87. Mary Lou was born to John Earle Roche and Marcelle Catherine Wilson Roche on October 11, 1931 in an American colony in Monterrey, Mexico. After 12 years of living in Mexico, they moved to El Paso in 1949. Mary Lou attended Dudley Elementary and Middle School and graduated from El Paso High School. She attended Texas Western where she was very active in campus activities as a member of Chi Omega sorority. She graduated in the "Top Ten" in her class.
Mary Lou married the love of her life, Robert Charles Heasley in 1954 at First Baptist Church. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in February. She taught Spanish at Roberts Elementary School and at St. Clement's Parish School. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed her Sunday school class for many years. Mary Lou was involved in El Dedon Verde Garden Club. Her book club friends were near and dear to her heart. She loved flowers in her garden and in her home. She was a fabulous cook and loved trying new gourmet dishes.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Catherine Todd and Patricia Herring. Survivors include her beloved husband Bob, children: John Mark Heasley (Austin), Jennifer Heasley Lambeth (Andy) (El Paso), and Catherine Anne Heasley (Austin). Her three grandchildren were the joy of her life: Mary Catherine Lambeth (Austin), Robert Timberlake Lambeth (Dallas), and Wilson Hamilton Lambeth (San Antonio).
Mary Lou was a devout Christian and looked forward to living eternally in heaven with her Lord and Savior. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary Lou exuded love and nurturing in her everyday life. She reached out to others in times of need. Her favorite bible verse was, "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
A celebration of Mary Lou's life will be on Monday, July 1st, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Memorial gifts may be given to First Baptist Church of El Paso, 805 Montana (02) or the El Paso Baptist Clinic, 8308 Echo Street (04).
Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Roche Heasley fue recibida en el reino de los cielos el 26 de junio de 2019 a la edad de 87 años. Mary Lou nació hija de John Earle Roche y Marcelle Catherine Wilson Roche el 11 de octubre de 1931 en una colonia estadounidense en Monterrey, México, Después de 12 años de vivir en México, se mudaron a El Paso en 1949. Mary Lou asistió a la escuela primaria y secundaria Dudley y se graduó de la escuela secundaria El Paso High School. Asistió a Texas Western, donde participó activamente en las actividades del campus como miembro de la hermandad de Chi Omega. Se graduó en el "Top Diez" en su clase. Mary Lou se casó con el amor de su vida, Robert Charles Heasley en 1954 en la Primera Iglesia Bautista. Celebraron 65 años de matrimonio en febrero de este año. Ella enseñó español en la Escuela Primaria Roberts y en la Escuela Parroquial de San Clemente. Fue miembro de la Primera Iglesia Bautista durante mucho tiempo y disfrutó de su clase dominical escolar durante muchos años. Mary Lou participó en el grupo El Dedon Verde Garden Club. Los amigos de su club de lectura eran cercanos y queridos por su corazón. Amaba las flores en su jardín y en su hogar. Era una cocinera fabulosa y le encantaba probar nuevos platos gourmet. A Mary Lou le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y sus hermanas Catherine Todd y Patricia Herring. Le sobrevive su amado esposo Bob, sus hijos: John Mark Heasley (Austin), Jennifer Heasley Lambeth (Andy) (El Paso) y Catherine Anne Heasley (Austin). Sus tres nietos fueron la alegría de su vida: Mary Catherine Lambeth (Austin), Robert Timberlake Lambeth (Dallas) y Wilson Hamilton Lambeth (San Antonio). Mary Lou fue una cristiana devota y esperaba vivir eternamente en el cielo con su Señor y Salvador. Fue una esposa, madre y abuela amorosa y devota. Mary Lou entregaba amor y crianza en su vida cotidiana. Ella se acercó a los demás en momentos de necesidad. Su versículo favorito de la Biblia era: ""Quédate quieto y que sepas que yo soy Dios"". Salmo 46:10
La celebración de la vida de Mary Lou será el lunes 1 de julio a la 1:00 p.m. en la Primera Iglesia Bautista. Los regalos conmemorativos pueden entregarse a la Primera Iglesia Bautista de El Paso, ubicada en el 805 Montana (02) o bien, a la Clínica Bautista de El Paso, en el 8308 Echo Street (04).
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Published by El Paso Times from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2019.
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