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Celia Gentry Obituary
She was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Emeterio and Eva Arellano on March 3, 1932.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jesus and Raymundo Arellano, sisters Ernestine Fincher and Antonia (Tony) Crisler, and ex-husband Carl Gentry of Denton Texas.
Dr. Gentry graduated in 1952 from San Benito High School where she was a member of the San Benito Band. She attended Texas Womans University and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Education. In 1979 she attended Pan American University and graduated with a Masters Degree in Special Education and in 1986 received her Doctorate in Child Psychology from Texas Womans University.
She was a member of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church where she taught CCD and a member of the Alter Society from 1970 - 1977. She was a Boy Scout Den Mother and lead the Girl School Troop 33 from 1970 - 1978.
Her teaching career started in 1954 in Palacios CISD. She taught in Harlingen CISD and San Benito CISD from 1955 - 1982. Dr. Gentry retired from Fort Worth CISD in 1999. After her retirement, Dr. Gentry continued working for Weslaco CISD from 2000 - 2008 where she taught special education classes and children who were very ill and home bound. From 2008 until December 2022, Dr. Gentry worked with numerous children who needed individualized tutoring, especially children that were impacted during Covid. Her teaching career spanded over 68 years and touched the lives of over 2000 children.
Dr. Gentry's interests included devouring books 3-4 a week and enjoyed tending to her plants. Her humor was enjoyed by anyone that came across her path and she would throw out a joke or two to start a conversation.
She is survived by her children Leslie Whittemore, Bobby Gentry (Laura) and Yvonne Guerra (Fidel), Grandchildren include: Christina Baker (Brandon) of Virginia, Katherine Whittaker (Ryan) of Allen, TX, Bobby (Terry), Westin (Annie) and Taite (Alexandra) Gentry of Denton, Texas, and Elizabeth Carrillo (Michael) of Mission, TX. Twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Siblings include Bobby Fincher, Emeterio Arellano (Alma Trevino), Aurora (Mona) Pelache both of San Benito TX and Rosemary Knight (John) of Winfield, Illinois.
Pallbearers Include: Bobby, Westin and Taite Gentry, Brandon Baker, Ryan Whittaker and Michael Carrillo. Hononary Pallbearers: Bobby Gentry, Fidel Guerra, Gilbert Arellano, Raymundo J. Arellano, Reymundo Arellano and Jesus Arellano
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, April 26, 20223 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Business 77, San Benito, Texas 78586. www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com 956.361.9192.
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Cindy Amaya
June 13, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Gentry family. I was in 5th grade in 1975 in San Benito when I met Dr. Gentry she and my Dad knew each other growing up in San Benito. My fondest memory of Dr. Gentry was her unwavering commitment to keep Dr. Cash´s front lawn green. She was more than a school book teacher, she was a teacher of life. With deepest sympathy, Cindy Amaya.
Christy Medina
April 27, 2023
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace. Sincerely, Lupita Medina, Christy Medina and Carrie Walker
Dolores Bazan
April 26, 2023
Dr. Gentry was a very caring person. In my first year as a teacher she helped me out so much. She showed me how to decorate beautiful bulletin boards and use all the necessary machines to run off tests. Computers were not used yet. I am glad I saw her much later and I was able to thank her for all her help.
Dolores Bazan
(formerly Harlingen now San Antonio)
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