Mary Louise Houy Mood passed away Thursday morning, March 16, at the grand old age of 96. She was a joy to be around, charming friends, loved ones, and caregivers alike with her smile and sense of humor. Her mind was sharp up until the end. She was born on Nov. 13, 1926 to Felix Alvin Houy and Theckla (Durst) Houy in Harper, Texas. Three siblings predeceased her in childhood. Her older sister Silvia was an especially hard loss, and two brothers as infants. She is survived by her younger brother Clint Houy of Raleigh, NC, her beloved son Stattler Alvin Mood, his wife Laurel, their children Rachael, Trevor, and Krista whom she lived with the last 6 years of her life, two nieces, Dottie and Carolyn Houy of Raleigh, NC, numerous cousins and friends.
In her early years, she attended Pilot Knob school to learn English, German being her first language, then went on to the Harper school district. During one walk home from school she recounted seeing the infamous outlaws Bonny and Clyde. In 5th grade the family moved to Fredericksburg and she graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1944, after which she attended Durham Business College in Austin, Texas.
Her first real job was with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the State Health Department. She said Danny Devito once worked there for two weeks before going on to Hollywood. She spent a total of 37 years working in various branches of the State Health Dept. During this time she married Wm. Roger Mood of Georgetown, Texas, who predeceased her in 1993.
Her Christian faith defined her life choices, persevering through a challenging marriage, and then caring for both her husband and her mother in their last years. She had one son, whom she often told, "I loved you from the moment you were conceived." Though mother to one, she was friend to many, young and old, her infectious laugh making a joyful noise unto the Lord. Those who knew her, loved her, and those who loved her are missing her. We thank God for letting her stay as long as she did.
In her early years, she attended Pilot Knob school to learn English, German being her first language, then went on to the Harper school district. During one walk home from school she recounted seeing the infamous outlaws Bonny and Clyde. In 5th grade the family moved to Fredericksburg and she graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1944, after which she attended Durham Business College in Austin, Texas.
Her first real job was with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the State Health Department. She said Danny Devito once worked there for two weeks before going on to Hollywood. She spent a total of 37 years working in various branches of the State Health Dept. During this time she married Wm. Roger Mood of Georgetown, Texas, who predeceased her in 1993.
Her Christian faith defined her life choices, persevering through a challenging marriage, and then caring for both her husband and her mother in their last years. She had one son, whom she often told, "I loved you from the moment you were conceived." Though mother to one, she was friend to many, young and old, her infectious laugh making a joyful noise unto the Lord. Those who knew her, loved her, and those who loved her are missing her. We thank God for letting her stay as long as she did.
Mary Louise Houy Mood passed away Thursday morning, March 16, at the grand old age of 96. She was a joy to be around, charming friends, loved ones, and caregivers alike with her smile and sense of humor. Her mind was sharp up until the end. She was born on Nov. 13, 1926 to Felix Alvin Houy and Theckla (Durst) Houy in Harper, Texas. Three siblings predeceased her in childhood. Her older sister Silvia was an especially hard loss, and two brothers as infants. She is survived by her younger brother Clint Houy of Raleigh, NC, her beloved son Stattler Alvin Mood, his wife Laurel, their children Rachael, Trevor, and Krista whom she lived with the last 6 years of her life, two nieces, Dottie and Carolyn Houy of Raleigh, NC, numerous cousins and friends.
In her early years, she attended Pilot Knob school to learn English, German being her first language, then went on to the Harper school district. During one walk home from school she recounted seeing the infamous outlaws Bonny and Clyde. In 5th grade the family moved to Fredericksburg and she graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1944, after which she attended Durham Business College in Austin, Texas.
Her first real job was with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the State Health Department. She said Danny Devito once worked there for two weeks before going on to Hollywood. She spent a total of 37 years working in various branches of the State Health Dept. During this time she married Wm. Roger Mood of Georgetown, Texas, who predeceased her in 1993.
Her Christian faith defined her life choices, persevering through a challenging marriage, and then caring for both her husband and her mother in their last years. She had one son, whom she often told, "I loved you from the moment you were conceived." Though mother to one, she was friend to many, young and old, her infectious laugh making a joyful noise unto the Lord. Those who knew her, loved her, and those who loved her are missing her. We thank God for letting her stay as long as she did.
In her early years, she attended Pilot Knob school to learn English, German being her first language, then went on to the Harper school district. During one walk home from school she recounted seeing the infamous outlaws Bonny and Clyde. In 5th grade the family moved to Fredericksburg and she graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1944, after which she attended Durham Business College in Austin, Texas.
Her first real job was with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the State Health Department. She said Danny Devito once worked there for two weeks before going on to Hollywood. She spent a total of 37 years working in various branches of the State Health Dept. During this time she married Wm. Roger Mood of Georgetown, Texas, who predeceased her in 1993.
Her Christian faith defined her life choices, persevering through a challenging marriage, and then caring for both her husband and her mother in their last years. She had one son, whom she often told, "I loved you from the moment you were conceived." Though mother to one, she was friend to many, young and old, her infectious laugh making a joyful noise unto the Lord. Those who knew her, loved her, and those who loved her are missing her. We thank God for letting her stay as long as she did.
Family Members
Spouse
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
