Gertrude E. “Gertie” Hilley, 87, of Beaumont, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, February, 17, 2007 in Oakland Cemetery in Navasota, Texas under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday, evening at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
She was a native of Anderson, Texas and lived most of her life in Nederland. She retired from Nederland ISD as a food service manager after 25 years of service. She also served as a volunteer for Mid-Jefferson Hospital for over 20 years.
Gertie was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charley Hilley. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Moorer and husband Fred of Beaumont, granddaughter, Mandy Raps and husband Chris of Cook, MN, great grandsons, Hayden, Jordan, and Cullen Raps all of Cook, MN.; sisters, Esther Schaefer of Nederland, Erna Hemann and Ruth Homeyer of Navasota, TX.; brothers, Oris Boehm of Navasota and Bill Boehm of Anderson, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Nederland, Organ Fund or the charity of your choice.