Austin American Statesman
Monday, June 4, 2007
Martha
Elizabeth Gerdes
Martha Elizabeth Gerdes
gently passed on Friday afternoon, June 1, 2007, after several
years of battling cancer. She was 83. Everyday was positive
and her greeting was always, “I’m doing fine”. We know she was
resting in Jesus’ arms everyday and now she is walking with Him
side by side, hand in hand.
Liz was born to Martha and
Allie B. Brown, August 23, 1923, in Kingsville, Texas. She
graduated from Texas A&I University. Liz married Jack Delton
Gerdes, M.D. and resided in Houston. She was a school
room-mother, little league team-mother, and Cub Scout and Girl
Scout leader for all the children. She was also active and a
leader in the Texas Women’s Medical Auxiliary, Texas United
Methodist Women, and was a volunteer at Austin Seniors Center
until just a few years ago. At her church, she was a member of
the Dorcus SS class, participated in Mission Trips, taught Body
Recall Exercise, and witnessed two granddaughters married there.
Liz is survived by her
younger brother, Sammy Lee Brown; children, Jack Delton Gerdes,
Jr., Debbie Lee Hall, and Allie Lynn Gerdes; grandchildren,
Cameron Boone Gerdes, Cristen Nicole McCarroll (Gerdes), Erin
Elizabeth Jeffers (Hall), and Lindsey Leigh Hall; numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Graveside Services will be
at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks
Memorial Park. Memorial Services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at
Tarrytown United Methodist Church, 2601 Exposition Blvd.,
Austin, TX. A Reception and “Going Home Celebration” will
follow immediately in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in her
name to
support
mission efforts of the church. Tribute gifts may be made to
Elizabeth Gerdes Mission Fund, Tarrytown United Methodist
Church. 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin, Texas, 78703. (512)
472-3111 or
www.tarrytownumc.org.
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