Beverly Worthington

Beverly Worthington, 78 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 04, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. She was born January 22, 1937 in Bastrop, Texas to the late Henry O. & Roberta Menefee Griesenbeck. Beverly was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the Covenant Sunday School Class. Beverly was characterized as a woman of many accomplishments and awards for her community service. She was a member of the West Ellis County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Waxahachie YMCA and a board member where she received the YMCA Samuel G. Winstead Award in 1986. She also received the Waxahachie YMCA Volunteer of the Year award in 2007. Beverly was the President of the Waxahachie Jr. Service League, Board Member of the Waxahachie Salvation Army, Charter Member of the Waxahachie Symphony League, Board Member of the Waxahachie Senior Citizens Center, and member of the Waxahachie Jaycees. Beverly was the recipient in 1970 of the Outstanding Young Women of America. She also served as Chairman of the Commercial Trade Committee for the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce and was the first woman to be elected as Chairperson of the Board for the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce. She also received the Waxahachie Chamber's Special Presidential Award for her efforts to light the Ellis County Courthouse in 1991 and the Waxahachie Chamber's Special Chairperson's Award in 2004. She was a Board Member of Waxahachie Foundation, President of Business Woman's Luncheon Club and Outstanding Club Woman in 1980, Vice Chairman of the United Way Drive, United Way Drive Chairperson in 1982 and Chairperson of the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. Beverly's home was featured on the Gingerbread Trail in 1975 and she was crowned Crape Myrtle Queen in 2010. She also received the Head Start Volunteer Award in 1995. Beverly worked for Ellis National Bank as a Marketing and Public Relations Officer from 1978 to 1980. Later she became Vice President of Marketing at Citizens National Bank of Texas from 1980 to 2005 and was instrumental in launching CNB'S Citizens Club Travel Program in 1986. In 2006 she became a Marketing Consultant for Ellis County Abstract & Title for several years until her retirement. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and the community. She is survived by her children: Becky Worthington, Gary and Kristen Worthington, Wendy and Steve Middleton. Her best friend Tom McAfee, Grandchildren: Ryan Wood, Leah (Wood) and Ryan Chabot, Emily Wood, Jaclyn Worthington, Lucas Worthington, Preston and Brooke Middleton, Aaron Middleton, Vincent and Meredith Gonzalez, and Eddie and Hannah Gonzalez and 6 great grandchildren, with another on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Roberta Griesenbeck, and brothers Harold and Larry Griesenbeck. Beverly was a lucky woman- she got to have two loves of her life. First, her high school sweetheart, late husband of 46 years and father of her three children Roy Worthington. And second, her arm candy Tom McAfee, with whom she traveled the world. A memorial service to celebrate her life is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, February 07, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie with Rev. Bruce Zimmerman officiating. In lieu of flowers Beverly asked to have donations made to the First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com

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