Gayle Carol Boggess

Published in Houston Chronicle on February 25, 2011 Gayle Carol Fuller Boggess Loving Mother, Sister, Friend, and Community Activist passed way on February 23, 2011. Gayle was born in Houston, Texas on February 25, 1938, but spent her childhood in Rockdale, Texas. She returned to Houston upon graduating from high school. Gayle met her husband Charles and raised their children in Houston. When Gayle wasn't volunteering for her children's schools and activities, she was painting. She taught painting while her children were in school. Her paintings are displayed throughout restaurants, offices, and hotels in Texas and California. Gayle was selected to paint two cows for the Houston Cow Parade. The cows were auctioned with all proceeds benefiting Texas Children's Hospital. Gayle and Charles moved to San Ramon, CA in the mid 80's. They soon discovered there was no library. Gayle started a Friends organization to fund raise and build a library for San Ramon. When Charles retired, they moved to Katy, TX. Gayle and her husband were awarded the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteers of the Year. Their contributions have led to improvements and opportunities that are available for virtually every Katy resident to enjoy. By volunteering with the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Cinco Ranch Area Art League, Cinco Ranch Ladies Club, KVPAC and the Katy Performing Arts Society, Gayle has helped create enriching programs for Katy area residents of all ages. As a charter member of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Library, Gayle's work was instrumental in making the library a reality. Fondly referred to as the "Velvet Bulldozer," she is commended for leadership skills that can be described as gentle, firm and persistent and for getting the job done. Gayle has one of the three lakes in Cinco Ranch named after her for all the contributions she has made to the Katy area. Gayle was an avid Genealogist. She spent time traveling the country traipsing through cemeteries and digging through courthouses to discover her family. Gayle is preceded in death by her Parents, James "Doc" and Florence Fuller, husband of 52 years Charles W Boggess and brother James Michael "Mike" Fuller. Gayle leaves behind a loving family; son David Boggess and wife Vrisayda of Laguna Niguel, California; daughter Jodie MacCrory and husband Michael MacCrory of Houston; daughter Susan Boggess of Houston; and son Charles "Butch" Boggess and wife Linda Boggess of Houston. Grandchildren Aaron Boggess, Arielle Boggess, Colleen MacCrory, Michael MacCrory and Katie MacCrory. Sister Jerrianne Evans and husband James Evans of Houston; sister Becky Stephenson and husband Phillip Stephenson of Fairfield, Texas; sister-in-law Janie Fuller of Baytown; sister-in-law Patricia Coignard and husband Charlie Coignard of Houston. Nephews Brian Stephenson, Chuck Coignard, Mike Coignard, Michael Fuller and Jonathan Fuller. Niece Michelle Coignard and many, many cousins. A celebration of her life will be held on February 26, 2011 at 10:00 am at Memorial Oaks, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77079. Many thanks to all of those who have supported her and given her the love she so deserves. A special thanks to Houston Hospice for their loving care and respect for her. Donations in her memory can be made to Houston Hospice, North Elm Cemetery Association, or The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Library. Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd. Houston TX 77030-4123 North Elm Cemetery Association P.O. Box 14 Cameron, Texas 76520 Friends of the Cinco Ranch Library 2620 Cinco Ranch Boulevard Katy, Texas 77494