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Genevieve McCaffety Obituary
March 22,1931-August 22,2012
Genevieve Waller McCaffety was born in Trinity, Texas to Grady Cooper Waller and Ioma Dunlap Waller and died of natural causes on August 22, 2012. She graduated from Trinity High School in 1948 and from Sam Houston State University in 1952 with a Bachelors and Masters in Education. She worked for the Pasadena Independent School District for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert McCaffety. The couple enjoyed many days of wildlife, boating and fishing after retirement on Lake Livingston.
She is survived by her son Robert Waller McCaffety and his wife Paula of Charlotte, North Carolina, and her daughter Wynan Pelley and her husband John of Bend, Oregon. She is also survived by her grandchildren Garrett Scott McCaffety and Katelyn Elizabeth McCaffety of North Carolina and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded by her siblings Jim Grady Waller of Crockett, Dan Waller of Trinity, Travis Waller of Crockett, Don Waller of Houston, Coye Waller of Trinity, G. C. Waller of Trinity and La Beth Stephens of Alice, Louisiana.
Genevieve acquired many friendships through her profession, her residence at the Carriage Inn in Huntsville, and her activities in the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Texas with Rev. Scott Dornbush officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1016 Sam Houston Ave., Huntsville, Texas 77320; the American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125 or online at heart.org/HEARTORG/ or American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004 or online http://www.lung.org/ Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com
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Annette Gongaware
September 3, 2012
Wally and Wynan..So sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet Momma. She was a true lady that was always giving of herself to us kids at the Gongaware house. Her laugh was one of the things I remember most about her...also the time your parents took me boating with them...whether it be that or just sitting under the big shade trees in our front yards on a Sunday afternoon..I have been truly blessed to have known her and your Dad!! God bless ya'll and much love to you and yours!!!
Sandy Brooks Snelson
August 28, 2012
Your mother played a very important part in my life. I graduated from the first graduating class of Sam Rayburn High School. She nurtured me through that difficult year like a second mother. I will always cherish my special year with her.
Jean McKown Woest
August 28, 2012
Wynan and Wally, your mother had the most delightful laugh. She could be heard all over the Rayburn office. Those educators did a fantastic job and truly cared for each other.
August 26, 2012
Dear Wally and Wynan: My mother, Mary Ann Nowak and your mother were great friends for many years. The last school was Sam Rayburn where not only did they work hard - but had lots of fun as well. At South Houston High School, your mother was my husband's home room teacher as well as his English teacher. And when I turned sixteen it was your mother who pierced my ears! We all have wonderful memories of her and speak of her with fondness.
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Margie Shaw
August 25, 2012
I knew Mrs. McCaffety, Wally, and Wynan at Queens Intermediate in Pasadena. My mom is from Huntsville, and years later I reconnected with Mrs. McCaffety at the Carriage Inn. She was a lovely person always, so much fun to talk to. I am glad to have known her.
Vicki Glesmann Flower
August 25, 2012
What a wonderful lady! Always kind and ready to give you advice or lend a helping hand. God bless your family.
American Heart Association
August 25, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
August 24, 2012
May God Bless
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Pearl Maggio
August 24, 2012
What a dear, dear lady. I have such good memories of Genevieve. She was a wonderful friend to all of us who worked with her. She will be missed.
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