Gertrude Reese Fite, 88, was called home to the Lord at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 joining her beloved husband Martin Noel Fite, Sr.
Gertrude, known affectionately by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Nana” lived her life loving and serving God, her family, friends and anyone in need. She was an active member of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church.
A native Houstonian, she was born on July 19, 1923 to Frank Reese and Mary Parkman Reese. She is preceded in death by three brothers and sisters and her infant children.
She is survived by her daughter: Mary Toomey Schneider and husband Judge Michael H. Schneider, Sr.; sons: David Wood Fite and wife Margret, Martin Noel Fite, Jr. and wife Doana, Michael Wayne Fite and wife Cheryl, William Russell Fite and wife Clara, Robert M. Fite and wife Robin, Norman Francis Fite, John Charles Fite and wife Joanie.
Her greatest joy came from her 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was available to them any time day or night, always listening and loving them unconditionally. She will be missed by all the people whose lives were touched by her gracious and welcoming spirit. The strength and determination with which she lived her life was evident in her dying as she continued to be an inspiration to all of us.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Epiphany of the LORD Catholic Community (1530 Norwalk Dr. Katy TX 77450), with a Rosary at 7pm. The funeral mass will be held at the church on Wednesday morning, May 30, 2012 at 10:30 am, lead by Msgr. Jack M. Dinkins. Burial will follow at the Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
PALL BEARERS
James Michael Fite
Phillip Fite
Jesse Fite
Martin N. Fite III
Danny Fite
Aaron Smith
John Carlton Fite
Michael Schneider, Jr.
Tony Lyday
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
Houston National Cemetery
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
Gertrude Reese Fite, 88, was called home to the Lord at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 joining her beloved husband Martin Noel Fite, Sr.
Gertrude, known affectionately by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Nana” lived her life loving and serving God, her family, friends and anyone in need. She was an active member of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church.
A native Houstonian, she was born on July 19, 1923 to Frank Reese and Mary Parkman Reese. She is preceded in death by three brothers and sisters and her infant children.
She is survived by her daughter: Mary Toomey Schneider and husband Judge Michael H. Schneider, Sr.; sons: David Wood Fite and wife Margret, Martin Noel Fite, Jr. and wife Doana, Michael Wayne Fite and wife Cheryl, William Russell Fite and wife Clara, Robert M. Fite and wife Robin, Norman Francis Fite, John Charles Fite and wife Joanie.
Her greatest joy came from her 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was available to them any time day or night, always listening and loving them unconditionally. She will be missed by all the people whose lives were touched by her gracious and welcoming spirit. The strength and determination with which she lived her life was evident in her dying as she continued to be an inspiration to all of us.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Epiphany of the LORD Catholic Community (1530 Norwalk Dr. Katy TX 77450), with a Rosary at 7pm. The funeral mass will be held at the church on Wednesday morning, May 30, 2012 at 10:30 am, lead by Msgr. Jack M. Dinkins. Burial will follow at the Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
PALL BEARERS
James Michael Fite
Phillip Fite
Jesse Fite
Martin N. Fite III
Danny Fite
Aaron Smith
John Carlton Fite
Michael Schneider, Jr.
Tony Lyday
All my child hood I saw you taking care of all your boys and the one girl you adored. Rest in peace and say hi to our family and Jesus for me. Loved how you seem to glow when talking about your family. Your loving niece
LaRie
What though Death at times steps in
And calls our Best away?
What though sorrow seems to win,
O'er hope, a heavy sway?
Yet hope again elastic springs,
Unconquered, though she fell;
Still buoyant are her golden wings,
Still strong to bear us well.
- Bronte
Love you Nana.
"There her mortal part rests until the Judgment, but surely her soul is gone like the flight of a lark, singing into the world of light. It is for ourselves we grieve."
Edith Pargeter
My Dear Gertrude,
Your influence in my life was more than i can express. Your peaceful words to me when ever I needed them most were a source of comfort. I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, but you know my prayers were with you and to all the people who loved you so much. Your presence here on earth will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you for being a part of my life.
Love you,
Cyndi
On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank you and your staff for your excellent and caring service.
Thank you for all you did to make our mother's funeral special, dignified, and easy for us.
I just can't express to you enough how much we appreciated the kindness and professionalism my family experienced with you and your staff.
Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process.
Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
Guest Book
Sign Guestbook