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Elva Lay Obituary
Marie Lay was born on Aug. 6, 1917 in McMahan, Texas (Caldwell County) to McCoy King and Cora (Anderson) King. She lived in Texas all of her life. On March 18, 1933 she was happily married to William (Bill) Lay in Red Rock, Texas. In their forty four years of a story book marriage they lived in San Antonio, Austin, Orange, & Houston, Texas and were blessed with four girls and one boy. Marie received her GED and a Dietitian degree from San Jacinto College in 1969. She retired from the Pasadena ISD after twenty five years as a Cafeteria Manager (Dietitian). She continued to tutor children at various Pasadena ISD elementary schools in the HOSTS program for eighteen additional years. Marie was a member of the church of Christ for eighty years and was instrumental in teaching and converting many to the body of Christ. As the matriarch of her family since the death of her beloved husband in 1977, she has demonstrated her faith and love for God to her family and to all that ever knew her. She is preceded in death by baby daughter: Bobbie Jean, husband: William (Bill) T. Lay, brothers: Olan King and Damon Shoemaker, sister: Patsy Ann Courtney, and son-n-law: Gerald E. Garner. She leaves surviving family : 4 Children: - Billie Marie & Billy Simons of Pasadena, Texas; Geraldine Garner of Houston, Texas; Gracie & James Brown of Weimar, Texas; Richard (Dickey) & Ginger Lay of South Houston, Texas; 13 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren, and 12 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She also leaves a host of brothers and sisters in Christ and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. She leaves a legacy that will not be soon forgotten.
Family will receive friends on Monday, November 11, 2013 from 5pm to 8 pm at Grand View Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10am in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with Interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Gene & Wayne Baugh
December 2, 2013
Having known this beautiful lady for over 70 years, we are saddened to learn of her passing. With that said, we will rejoice in the many beautiful memories that come to mind as we reminisce and reflect on our years of friendship.
Marie was a kind, patient, understanding wife and mother who loved her family deeply. She had a special place in her heart, too, for her many friends and we loved that about her - more especially since we've known her since we were children and neighbors to her.
Her faith molded her life so that she exemplified all that is good on earth.
We join the many others in celebrating a life well lived. We only regret that we did not learn of her passing sooner. God bless the family!
Sheryl-lynn Burrage
November 11, 2013
She was so special to our family and a very close friend to my Grandmother (Grace Edwards). Her meekness and tenderness is something that touched others in a way that is rare. Truly blessed are we that knew her and now she is in heaven with Grace and Shaddan Edwards I am quite sure of.
John & Leah+ 3 Finney
November 11, 2013
PRAISE GOD for Nannie's loving Christ like heart!!!! Nannie was an awesome soldier for Christ. It fits well that today we Americans honor our Vets, as she was a Veteran for Jesus. She fought the good fight and has won her race!!!! Praise to God for the Christ-like attitude that Nannie taught & lead by example to all of us. We will miss her greatly! To all our extended family, you are in our prayers & we want y'all to feel our love. I will never forget her awesome hugs and awesome smile that always light up any room she came in.
The REELs
November 11, 2013
Wonderful woman and Christian example. We morn here on earth for our loss but rejoice with her and those now looking down from Heaven. Our condolences are with your family.
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Kaye Florence
November 11, 2013
So sorry to hear of Nannie's passing, but so happy she is at peace. Remembering all the family in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know her. She was a real sweetheart!
Gilbert Lay
November 11, 2013
What a beautiful picture of Marie. God bless all of the family members in remembrance of this wonderful lady.
Gil
Shaye Roskey
November 11, 2013
Mike, Trevor, Trent, and Family,
Though we cannot be there to hug and comfort you, please know you all are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. I know you are sad and will miss her tremendously, but try to think of all the happy memories you have with your Nannie and celebrate her long, wonderful life. You are so blessed to have had her in your lives for so long. She was a special lady. I hope all the wonderful memories you have of your Nannie fill your heart and eases your pain. Love you Guys!!
Brantley, Shaye, Cole, Jonathon & Stephanie
Ileene Dillard
November 11, 2013
Such a beautiful lady.....inside and out! Such a Godly example for all those who knew her! She will live on in the hearts of many. We are saddened by your passing but know we will see you again! Love to all the family! Ileene Dillard
Henry and Laura Gibson
November 11, 2013
Richard and family- We will be thinking of you and praying for peace for you. What a comfort for you to have had such a beautiful mother.
November 10, 2013
Precious memories will be with us all the days of our life of you and the wonderful mother and nanny you were to our family. May God be with you until we meet again to unite our family once again. You guided us with loving hands all our lives to obey the Lord and follow His Will. We are so thankful to have been blessed with such wonderful parents as you and Dad. We will miss you so much. We love you and will nerver forget all you have done for us. Billy and Billie Marie Simons
Xanthea Camp
November 10, 2013
So very thankful for being allowed the chance to know such a beautiful life. Nannie Lay will be missed tremendously but we rejoice for the peace she has found. Looking forward to seeing her again with our Father in Heaven. Much love to all her family.
Melinda Ramirez
November 10, 2013
Nannie,
I can hardly believe that you are gone. I will miss you more than you would ever know. I guess I thought you would live forever. I know you are at peace and that you have anticipated the reunion with Papaw and Bobbie Jean that you have finally encountered. I love you so much. You will live in our hearts forever. Thank you for the many many years of love that you have given to us. Rest in peace with the ones that have gone on before.
Michele Eden
November 10, 2013
I love you all so very much. Her light still shines through each and everyone of you. Her smile will be remember every time each of you smile. Her love will be felt through y'all's example. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers and know Christ will give you strength. Love The Eden family, Jeremy, Michele, Triston, Brooklyn and McKenna
Christy Garner
November 10, 2013
My heart hurts for you, Nannie - But I have peace knowing you are in heaven, on our side. We will miss you here, so very much, but we'll see you soon. Teach 'em the Charleston, Nan...I love you and I will miss you so...
Charles Slawinski
November 10, 2013
Ginger / Richard
Nanny is now in peace, in Heaven, along with Mother and Daddy. Also, along with all our loved ones.
Tina Campbell Potter
November 10, 2013
Lay Family..... I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Nanny Lay's passing. She was amazing!!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Misty Mican
November 10, 2013
To my sweet family! I love you all! Nannie, we miss you so very much, but we know you are at peace! I know Papaw and Bobbie Jean were so excited to see you and to have you there, along with all of the other family members there! Please continue to watch over us all here! Nannie's Christian example was so strong, and for that I am truly grateful! I love you Nannie!
Tommy & Pam Campbell
November 9, 2013
Dickey, Ginger, Coy, Dusty and all the family,
Tommy and I just want to say how sorry we are to hear about Nanny. We're sorry we are not going to be able to attend, due to all the kids being here this weekend, but please know that our hearts are with you as well as our prayers. For myself, Nanny was truly an inspiration to me and I loved her dearly. She will always hold a special place in my heart. She was beautiful inside and out and raised a beautiful loving family that I know she was so proud of. May God give all of you comfort during this time and for time past as you cherish the sweet memories you will hold in your hearts forever. Much love to all of you.
Tommy & Pam Campbell
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