Grace Garcia

Grace Donahoe Gonzales Garcia, 76, surrounded by loved ones left peacefully to be with her Lord October 28, 2011.

Mom, with a spirit of an Angel, she will now fly above and watch over all those she loved.

A beautiful wife, mother of 5 sons and 1 daughter, grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, and 1 greatgreatgrandson.

Grace was born October 1, 1935 to Oscar Donahoe and Eulalia Perez in Hebbronville, TX. She lived in Corpus Christi, TX and at age 15 moved to Snyder, TX where she married Daniel Gonzales and raised 5 children. They moved to Abilene in 1960.

On December 28, 1971 she married Gregorio Garcia Jr and they had one son.

They brought together 2 families and made a beautiful home filled with warmth love and care.

Mom knew each one of her childrens and grandchildrens special treats and always had it waiting for them. She made each person feel very special and unique.

Grace was a member of The First Mexican Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband Greg Garcia, children Danny Gonzales and wife Betty, Larry Gonzales, Dianna Gonzales, Eddie Gonzales, Alicia Martinez and Gregory Garcia and wife Michelle. 14 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren and 1 greatgreat grandson, sisters Josie Bull, Minnie Quezada, brother George Donhoe, all of Corpus Christi, TX.

Grace is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Eulalia Donahoe, a brother Oscar Donahoe Jr, and beloved son Freddy Gonzales.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 31, 2011, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South with burial to follow. Visitation for family and friends is from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

The family would like to express a special thankyou to Dr. Clevis Parker, nursing staff at Wisteria Place, and Hospice of the Big Country.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Sunday, October 30, 2011
6:00 8:00 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Monday, October 31, 2011
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606