Rae T. Gruy

Rae T. Gruy, 89, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. She was born October 21, 1922 in Cleburne, Texas and was a graduate of Bryan High School and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Upon graduation, Rae went to look for IBM in upstate New York. Her real love was teaching. She taught in several districts including La Marque, Spring, and H.I.S.D. In her retirement, she was very active in numerous activities and discussion groups such as Great Books, Great Discussions, and Current Events. She expressed her love of God and the Bible through years of membership in Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and the way she lived her life. Rae had numerous lifelong friends. She was a thoughtful, considerate person who spent many years volunteering and helping others.

Rae is survived by her husband Henry J. “Hank” Gruy, her children Bruce Madison and wife Ellie, Loretta Michaelcheck, and Joan Talley and her husband Bill. Grandchildren include Geneva, Elena, and Stefan Michaelcheck, Ben and David Wirtz, and Martin, Kevin, and Chris Paulk. Great grandchildren include Makayla Anne Wirtz, and Danielle, Devin, and Mitchell Paulk.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 6, 2012 and the Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 7, 2012 both at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris, Bellaire, TX.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the General Scholarship Fund at Sam Houston State University in her name.