Margaret Felty

Visitation:
Sunday, April 4, 2009
5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Wayne Boze Funeral Home
1826 W.Hwy 287 Business
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Service:
Monday, April 6, 2009
10:00 AM
Central Presbyterian Church
402 N College St
Waxahachie, Tx 75165

Margaret L. Felty
August 20, 1916
April 3, 2009

Margaret L. Felty, 92, long time resident of Waxahachie passed away peacefully at her home Friday, April 3, 2009. She shall be fondly remembered for her many contributions to her community. She was born to Lanis Leslie and Margaret Eudell Rowland on August 20, 1916 in Paris, Texas.

She married L T Felty on April 17, 1936 in Angleton, Texas. He was her loving husband for 59 years, preceding her in death in 1996.

Mrs. Felty received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Texas Christian University and her Masters degree in History from the University of Texas in Arlington. She taught first grade at Northside Elementary in Waxahachie for many years. She is remembered for her passion for teaching and the care and attention she gave to all of her students and her loving focus on the children that needed a little extra attention.

Following her retirement from W.I.S.D. Mrs. Felty was very active in the community and served as past Chairman for fourteen years and current member of the Ellis County Historical Commission and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Ellis County Retired School Personnel, Friday Book Club, Ellis County Genealogical Society, Past President of Alpha Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and Past President of the Century Club and a founding member of the Mother's Club as well as many other community and non-profit organizations.

The Central Presbyterian Church was also a venue for her service where she served as a ruling Elder, a Sunday School Teacher and a role model.

In 2002, Mrs. Felty was chosen First Lady of Waxahachie and was honored with the Outstanding Elementary Educator's award by the Waxahachie Ex-Students Association in 2006.

In September, 2008, Waxahachie's newest elementary school was dedicated and named Margaret L. Felty Elementary School in her honor. The students at Felty Elementary enjoy a rich and safe learning environment and have excelled at many levels. Many of the teachers and faculty of Felty Elementary were some of Mrs. Felty's favorite students themselves.

Mrs. Felty was known to her family and many people in Waxahachie as "Mama T." She was always there for her immediate and extended family with a positive attitude and a good word, no matter what the situation. She always had a way of making people feel special. Some of the many wonderful qualities Mama T possessed was a beautiful smile, her lovely white hair and a kind demeanor.

Mrs. Felty is survivied by children Larry Felty (Glinda), Joe Felty (Jane) and Margaret E. Felty. Seven grandchildren, Bryan Felty (Kimberly), Patrick Felty (Heather), Julie Vela (John), David Averett (Traci), Jackie Kindred (Avery), Leslie Deen (Brad), and Joe Averett (Sarah). Great grandchildren Andrew, Joe, Alexus, J.J., Jeff, Storme, Kaitlen, William, Calder, Tyler, Adam and Tatum. Sisters, June Groves, Pam Gandy and Brother Rex Rowland (Pat). Nieces, Jan Stevens (Paul) Lorette Coleman, and Rexanne Rushing (Jerry) and nephews, Rowland Stevens, Rex Rowland, and Kyle Rowland. One sister-in-law, Mary Felty. Nephews Hal Felty (Donna), Bill Felty (Paula), and James Felty (Peggy), Authur Coleman (Stephanie) and Tommy Felty (Denise). Also she is survived by many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dixie Harris, brothers-in-law C.A. Groves, Leonard Harris, Aubry Gandy, Hal Felty, Billy Max Felty, and Clarence Coleman; sisters-in-law Eunice Felty, Sara Felty and Mavis Coleman.

Mama T will be greatly missed and loved by all the hearts she touched.

The family requests that memorials be made in her honor to Central Presbyterian Church or to the library at Felty Elementary. Visitations for family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 PM Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Wayne Boze Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10 AM with Pastor Anna Whitehead officiating. The Grandchildren will serve as pall bearers. Interment will follow at the Waxahachie City Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home.
www.waynebozefuneralhome.com.