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Ginny Machann Obituary
December 4, 1945 - September 15, 2023
Virginia "Ginny" Sue Brown Machann, 77, of College Station, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2023, from Rhabdoid Carcinoma.
Ginny was raised in Kenesaw, Nebraska, and graduated from Kenesaw High School in 1963. She obtained BA and MA degrees in English from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She later pursued her doctorate in English at the University of Texas at Austin, where she fell in love with a fellow graduate student, Clinton Machann of Caldwell, Texas. The two married on December 30, 1974. She received her PhD in English Literature in 1979.
Clint and Ginny made their home in College Station, Texas, where they raised three daughters. For a decade, Ginny ran a copy and typing services shop, "On the Double," across from Texas A&M University in Northgate. She later returned to the classroom, teaching English at Blinn Junior College until her retirement in 2015. She loved writing, reading and teaching literature, and talking about big ideas. She was endlessly curious about the world and shared her love of learning and crafting stories with her students, friends, and family. She saw her children and grandchildren as her greatest legacy.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa (Paul) Jasa; and her brother, Tom Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Clinton; daughters, Alena (Kersten) Horn, Tessie (Tim) West, and Sarah (John) Piel; grandsons, Marc and Mattis Horn, Cyril West, and Adley Piel; brother, Gerry (Karen); nieces, Shelly (Shawn) Gallagher and Katie (Philip) Styrt; and nephew, John (Kate Weskamp) Jasa.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Aggie Field of Honor and Memorial Cemetery, 3800 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy., College Station, TX. A Reception will follow at Jose's Restaurant in Bryan, TX.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ginny's name to the Salvation Army.
Please visit Ginny's tribute page at www.hillierfuneralhome.com to share memories and stories.
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Rebecca (Becky) Dean
September 24, 2023
I did typing at home for Ginny when she had "On the Double." I treasure those days in the 70s and 80s. I saw her picture and knew her immediately! She was a kind and caring and encouraging person to work for.
Jane and Colin Young
September 20, 2023
We are so sorry Clint. Colin and I have fond memories of musical night with you all and talking books with Ginny. Please accept our condolences and love from all the family to you all. Jane
Samuel Pry
September 19, 2023
I met Ginny over twenty-three years ago, since then she has been one of the leading lights of my life. What the obituary says about her is completely true. I cannot fathom her sudden loss. my prayers for the repose of her soul and the consolation of the her family. Requiescat in Pace, Ginny.
James Polasek
September 19, 2023
Clinton & family,
Deepest condolences to you & all the family in the passing of Ginny.
Praying God´s peace and comfort be with you all.
Linda Parrish
September 19, 2023
Clint, I hope peace finds you. What a lovely , smart, and decent woman ! Fortunate are those of us who knew her.
Take care,
Linda
Bill Watson
September 19, 2023
My condolences to all of Ginny's family. Ginny, my first cousin, was named after my mother. I have made plans to be there and see you all.
Marcella and Gary Franzetti
September 19, 2023
Prayers and sympathy to all the family. So sorry for your loss.
Jean Worthington Marshall
September 19, 2023
Clinton & family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathies to you in the loss of Ginny. May God give you comfort now n years to come
Richard Rychetsky, DDS
September 19, 2023
My condolences to Clint and family. She will be missed.
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