Virginia Worthy Alvis
Virginia Worthy Alvis, 92, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, April 25, 2006. A resident of Austin for 65 years, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, C. E. Alvis, Jr., a long-time Austin attorney. Her survivors include her sister, Mary Edna Worthy, Roscoe, Texas, her son James and his wife, Sharon, of Austin, her son John and his wife, Judy, of San Marcos, and her son Thomas, of Austin. Grandchildren include John Reagan Alvis and his wife, Kerri, of Lockhart, Texas, Rebecca Alvis Dultmeier and her husband, Steve, of Spring Hill, Florida, and Amy Victoria Alvis of Austin, plus four great-grandchildren.
Born August 26, 1913, in Roscoe, Texas, to Edward J. and Vesta Worthy, Virginia was valedictorian of her high school class and a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. She taught school in Gatesville, Texas, for two years where she met and married Gene-her beloved husband of 39 years. Gene and Virginia moved to Austin in 1941, where Virginia taught English at Mathews School.
With the birth of her eldest son in 1942, Virginia devoted her life to being a mother and homemaker. During this period, Virginia continued with her abiding interest in education and was a long-time supporter and participant of parent-teacher associations in elementary, secondary and high schools. She was the first president of Highland Park School PTA. She also was an active supporter of school-related activities, including library science, music, and scouting.
Among her various interests, Virginia was a longtime member of the Austin Woman's Club and served as its president from 1983 to 1985. She was a founder of the Westwood Country Club. She was also a member of the Austin Garden Club, Pathfinders, and the Heritage Society.
Virginia and her family attended Highland Park Baptist Church where she was a founding member.
Throughout her life, Virginia was an avid reader. She valued books both for education and pleasure. She was in the Current Book Review Club where she was a noted reviewer since the 1940s.
Virginia enjoyed outdoor activities, including family camping in the mountains; she was also a long-time fishing companion to her husband, Gene. She was a lover of dogs and owned wire- haired fox terriers for many years. Virginia enjoyed cooking and music and was an accomplished pianist.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel.
Shared memories from friends and acquaintances will be welcomed in celebration of Virginia's life.
Virginia Worthy Alvis, 92, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, April 25, 2006. A resident of Austin for 65 years, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, C. E. Alvis, Jr., a long-time Austin attorney. Her survivors include her sister, Mary Edna Worthy, Roscoe, Texas, her son James and his wife, Sharon, of Austin, her son John and his wife, Judy, of San Marcos, and her son Thomas, of Austin. Grandchildren include John Reagan Alvis and his wife, Kerri, of Lockhart, Texas, Rebecca Alvis Dultmeier and her husband, Steve, of Spring Hill, Florida, and Amy Victoria Alvis of Austin, plus four great-grandchildren.
Born August 26, 1913, in Roscoe, Texas, to Edward J. and Vesta Worthy, Virginia was valedictorian of her high school class and a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. She taught school in Gatesville, Texas, for two years where she met and married Gene-her beloved husband of 39 years. Gene and Virginia moved to Austin in 1941, where Virginia taught English at Mathews School.
With the birth of her eldest son in 1942, Virginia devoted her life to being a mother and homemaker. During this period, Virginia continued with her abiding interest in education and was a long-time supporter and participant of parent-teacher associations in elementary, secondary and high schools. She was the first president of Highland Park School PTA. She also was an active supporter of school-related activities, including library science, music, and scouting.
Among her various interests, Virginia was a longtime member of the Austin Woman's Club and served as its president from 1983 to 1985. She was a founder of the Westwood Country Club. She was also a member of the Austin Garden Club, Pathfinders, and the Heritage Society.
Virginia and her family attended Highland Park Baptist Church where she was a founding member.
Throughout her life, Virginia was an avid reader. She valued books both for education and pleasure. She was in the Current Book Review Club where she was a noted reviewer since the 1940s.
Virginia enjoyed outdoor activities, including family camping in the mountains; she was also a long-time fishing companion to her husband, Gene. She was a lover of dogs and owned wire- haired fox terriers for many years. Virginia enjoyed cooking and music and was an accomplished pianist.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel.
Shared memories from friends and acquaintances will be welcomed in celebration of Virginia's life.
Virginia Worthy Alvis
Virginia Worthy Alvis, 92, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, April 25, 2006. A resident of Austin for 65 years, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, C. E. Alvis, Jr., a long-time Austin attorney. Her survivors include her sister, Mary Edna Worthy, Roscoe, Texas, her son James and his wife, Sharon, of Austin, her son John and his wife, Judy, of San Marcos, and her son Thomas, of Austin. Grandchildren include John Reagan Alvis and his wife, Kerri, of Lockhart, Texas, Rebecca Alvis Dultmeier and her husband, Steve, of Spring Hill, Florida, and Amy Victoria Alvis of Austin, plus four great-grandchildren.
Born August 26, 1913, in Roscoe, Texas, to Edward J. and Vesta Worthy, Virginia was valedictorian of her high school class and a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. She taught school in Gatesville, Texas, for two years where she met and married Gene-her beloved husband of 39 years. Gene and Virginia moved to Austin in 1941, where Virginia taught English at Mathews School.
With the birth of her eldest son in 1942, Virginia devoted her life to being a mother and homemaker. During this period, Virginia continued with her abiding interest in education and was a long-time supporter and participant of parent-teacher associations in elementary, secondary and high schools. She was the first president of Highland Park School PTA. She also was an active supporter of school-related activities, including library science, music, and scouting.
Among her various interests, Virginia was a longtime member of the Austin Woman's Club and served as its president from 1983 to 1985. She was a founder of the Westwood Country Club. She was also a member of the Austin Garden Club, Pathfinders, and the Heritage Society.
Virginia and her family attended Highland Park Baptist Church where she was a founding member.
Throughout her life, Virginia was an avid reader. She valued books both for education and pleasure. She was in the Current Book Review Club where she was a noted reviewer since the 1940s.
Virginia enjoyed outdoor activities, including family camping in the mountains; she was also a long-time fishing companion to her husband, Gene. She was a lover of dogs and owned wire- haired fox terriers for many years. Virginia enjoyed cooking and music and was an accomplished pianist.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel.
Shared memories from friends and acquaintances will be welcomed in celebration of Virginia's life.
Virginia Worthy Alvis, 92, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, April 25, 2006. A resident of Austin for 65 years, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, C. E. Alvis, Jr., a long-time Austin attorney. Her survivors include her sister, Mary Edna Worthy, Roscoe, Texas, her son James and his wife, Sharon, of Austin, her son John and his wife, Judy, of San Marcos, and her son Thomas, of Austin. Grandchildren include John Reagan Alvis and his wife, Kerri, of Lockhart, Texas, Rebecca Alvis Dultmeier and her husband, Steve, of Spring Hill, Florida, and Amy Victoria Alvis of Austin, plus four great-grandchildren.
Born August 26, 1913, in Roscoe, Texas, to Edward J. and Vesta Worthy, Virginia was valedictorian of her high school class and a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. She taught school in Gatesville, Texas, for two years where she met and married Gene-her beloved husband of 39 years. Gene and Virginia moved to Austin in 1941, where Virginia taught English at Mathews School.
With the birth of her eldest son in 1942, Virginia devoted her life to being a mother and homemaker. During this period, Virginia continued with her abiding interest in education and was a long-time supporter and participant of parent-teacher associations in elementary, secondary and high schools. She was the first president of Highland Park School PTA. She also was an active supporter of school-related activities, including library science, music, and scouting.
Among her various interests, Virginia was a longtime member of the Austin Woman's Club and served as its president from 1983 to 1985. She was a founder of the Westwood Country Club. She was also a member of the Austin Garden Club, Pathfinders, and the Heritage Society.
Virginia and her family attended Highland Park Baptist Church where she was a founding member.
Throughout her life, Virginia was an avid reader. She valued books both for education and pleasure. She was in the Current Book Review Club where she was a noted reviewer since the 1940s.
Virginia enjoyed outdoor activities, including family camping in the mountains; she was also a long-time fishing companion to her husband, Gene. She was a lover of dogs and owned wire- haired fox terriers for many years. Virginia enjoyed cooking and music and was an accomplished pianist.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel.
Shared memories from friends and acquaintances will be welcomed in celebration of Virginia's life.
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