Amelia Eckhardt Dennis

Amelia (Mallie) Eckhardt Dennis Amelia (Mallie) Eckhardt Dennis, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Born in Rheingold, Texas, on July 3, 1921, Amelia moved to San Antonio when she was 18 and eventually became supervisor of payroll at Kelly Field. In 1948, she met and married C. Ray Dennis of Rotan, Texas. Amelia and Ray moved to Austin in 1949 and began their lives together. Amelia eventually ran the Austin office of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for 22 years. After retiring, she and Ray enjoyed traveling throughout the U. S. and Europe. Amelia was especially devoted to Phi Sigma Alpha service sorority, its sisters being dear friends to her. She was also a member of the German Texas Historical Society, and was very proud of her German heritage. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, C. Ray Dennis, her two daughters, Patricia Witherspoon and husband John McCormick Witherspoon, and Carolyn Dennis-Willingham and husband John J. Willingham. She is also survived by the grandchildren she loved so dearly: Terence Dennis Witherspoon and his wife Jenniffer, Lawrence Andrew (Andy) Witherspoon, Rusty Dennis Willingham, and Jonica Lynn Willingham. Amelia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and delighted in being with her family above all else. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, a legacy of pride, and a legacy of great love for her family. The family is especially grateful to Amelia's dear friend and caregiver, Stella Hernandez. Funeral services for Amelia will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2008, at Weed-¬Corley-Fish Chapel, followed by a private graveside service for family in Austin Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Austin. "I have fought the good fight; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith." Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com