Sister Mary Angelica Furey, CCVI

Sister Mary Angelica Furey, CCVI, a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word, died at St. Anne Convent, on September 10th, 2015. May she enjoy the full presence of God for all eternity. Sr. Angelica was born (1934) Elizabeth Furey in Fuerty, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Her parents were Patrick Furey and Elizabeth Bligh Furey. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, TX, on February 26, 1952 at St. Michael Convent in County Clare, Ireland. Sister consecrated her life to God by first profession of vows on December 8, 1954 at Villa de Matel in Houston, TX. Following her religious consecration, Sr. Angelica began her service to others by caring for the children at St. Mary Orphanage in Galveston, TX. Next she was missioned to St. Francis of Assisi School, Houston, followed by St. Frances Cabrini School, Alexandria, LA until 1959 when she returned to Villa de Matel to prepare for her perpetual profession of vows which took place on December 8, 1959. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Sacred Heart Dominican College, Houston, Texas in 1966. Over the years, Sister taught in a number of Catholic schools in Texas and Louisiana: Our Lady of Fatima, Texas City, TX; Immaculate Conception / James L. Collins, Corsicana, TX; St. Frances Cabrini, Alexandria, LA; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Big Spring, TX; and St. Francis of Assisi, Houston, TX. Sr. Angelica's love for people was expressed in her welcoming approach, cheer, and concern for everyone she met. She lived her life according to the "motto" taken from the prophet, Micah: "This is what the Lord asks of you, only this: to do right and to love goodness and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8. Sr. Angelica is survived by her sisters: Mrs. Bridget Zanovich and Mrs. Chrissie Murphy, both in the United States; her brother, Bobby Furey of England and brother-in-law, Mr. Michael Neilan of Ireland and several nieces and nephews living in the United States, England and Ireland. Sister's life was one of thanks and praise to God for all His graces and blessings to her family and to the Sisters in the Congregation she served so faithfully. A very special thank you is extended to all who have assisted Sr. Angelica during her last days with us at St. Anne Convent. Sister's body will be received at the Immaculate Conception Chapel, Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale St. Houston, TX, at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015, followed by Evening Praise and a celebration of her life. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Immaculate Conception Chapel, Villa de Matel at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015. Rite of Committal will follow at Villa de Matel Cemetery