Florence Fannin Bales, 92, died Tuesday, September 16th in Austin. Florence was born in San Angelo, Texas. Florence attended the University of Texas, and pledged Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. After receiving her degree, Florence returned to San Angelo and met the love of her life, William L. (Bill) Bales. They married in 1946 and began an exciting and adventurous lifetime journey. They settled in Austin in 1959, where they began one of many entrepreneur businesses. In 1981, Florence and Bill retired to their exotic game ranch in Lampasas, Texas. Bill preceded Florence in death in 2012, after 66 years of marriage.
Florence was known for her sweet demeanor and constant support of her husband and sons. She was an excellent cook and an accomplished baker.
Florence loved the outdoors; joining Bill on many hunting trips and snowmobiling throughout the mountains of Colorado. Her other passions included sewing and playing bridge.
Florence is survived by her sons, William F. Bales and wife Judy, and Steve Bales and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Ryan Bales and wife Romney, Garrett Bales and wife Alana, and Dusti Gillis and husband Tyler; and great-grandchildren Valle Bales and Bryce Bales.
The family would like to thank the caring staff and owners of Lou's House for the wonderful care and love she received there in the last months of her life.
Visitation for Mrs. Bales will be held at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A graveside funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
Sign our online guestbook at www.sneedfuneralchapel.com
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2014
Florence was known for her sweet demeanor and constant support of her husband and sons. She was an excellent cook and an accomplished baker.
Florence loved the outdoors; joining Bill on many hunting trips and snowmobiling throughout the mountains of Colorado. Her other passions included sewing and playing bridge.
Florence is survived by her sons, William F. Bales and wife Judy, and Steve Bales and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Ryan Bales and wife Romney, Garrett Bales and wife Alana, and Dusti Gillis and husband Tyler; and great-grandchildren Valle Bales and Bryce Bales.
The family would like to thank the caring staff and owners of Lou's House for the wonderful care and love she received there in the last months of her life.
Visitation for Mrs. Bales will be held at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A graveside funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
Sign our online guestbook at www.sneedfuneralchapel.com
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2014
Florence Fannin Bales, 92, died Tuesday, September 16th in Austin. Florence was born in San Angelo, Texas. Florence attended the University of Texas, and pledged Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. After receiving her degree, Florence returned to San Angelo and met the love of her life, William L. (Bill) Bales. They married in 1946 and began an exciting and adventurous lifetime journey. They settled in Austin in 1959, where they began one of many entrepreneur businesses. In 1981, Florence and Bill retired to their exotic game ranch in Lampasas, Texas. Bill preceded Florence in death in 2012, after 66 years of marriage.
Florence was known for her sweet demeanor and constant support of her husband and sons. She was an excellent cook and an accomplished baker.
Florence loved the outdoors; joining Bill on many hunting trips and snowmobiling throughout the mountains of Colorado. Her other passions included sewing and playing bridge.
Florence is survived by her sons, William F. Bales and wife Judy, and Steve Bales and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Ryan Bales and wife Romney, Garrett Bales and wife Alana, and Dusti Gillis and husband Tyler; and great-grandchildren Valle Bales and Bryce Bales.
The family would like to thank the caring staff and owners of Lou's House for the wonderful care and love she received there in the last months of her life.
Visitation for Mrs. Bales will be held at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A graveside funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
Sign our online guestbook at www.sneedfuneralchapel.com
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2014
Florence was known for her sweet demeanor and constant support of her husband and sons. She was an excellent cook and an accomplished baker.
Florence loved the outdoors; joining Bill on many hunting trips and snowmobiling throughout the mountains of Colorado. Her other passions included sewing and playing bridge.
Florence is survived by her sons, William F. Bales and wife Judy, and Steve Bales and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Ryan Bales and wife Romney, Garrett Bales and wife Alana, and Dusti Gillis and husband Tyler; and great-grandchildren Valle Bales and Bryce Bales.
The family would like to thank the caring staff and owners of Lou's House for the wonderful care and love she received there in the last months of her life.
Visitation for Mrs. Bales will be held at Sneed Funeral Chapel. A graveside funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
Sign our online guestbook at www.sneedfuneralchapel.com
Sneed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2014
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