Alice Ann Muckleroy was born in Apple Springs, Texas, May 6, 1934, to Howard and Linnie Hutson, and passed away June 30, 2011, at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1951 and then attended Texas Women’s University and University of Texas earning a Bachelors of Science in Home Economics with honors from North Texas State University. She married the love of her life, Morris B. Muckleroy, in 1953 and shared a wonderful marriage for over 58 years.
Alice Ann Muckleroy
Alice Ann was very involved in her community and church, but most of all cherished her family. She was always thoughtful of others and devoted many years of service to volunteer organizations. She worked with the Pink Ladies at Memorial Hospital and served as a board member for Nacogdoches Treatment Center. She was an active member of Nacogdoches Literati Study Club and Rotary Anns Service Organization. She was an active member in the First Christian Church as a youth leader, camp board member, Cub Scout den mother, VBS Teacher, Deaconess, and choir member. Alice Ann was an encourager to many and bestowed graciousness wherever she went.
She enjoyed traveling, shopping, tennis, stained glass, and music. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, wife, friend, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Morris Muckleroy, of Nacogdoches; son, Rick Muckleroy, of Austin; daughter, Angie Muckleroy Crisp and son-in-law, Kim Crisp, also of Nacogdoches. Her pride and joy were her four loving grandchildren, Lacey Muckleroy of Dallas, Trey Muckleroy of Austin, Claire Crisp of New York City, Blake Crisp, who preceeded her in death, and great grandson, Blake Andrew Crisp of The Woodlands; and one brother, Bill Hutson of College Station; She is proceeded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers will be Bill Earley, Willard Birdwell, Charles Martin, Trey Muckleroy, Johnny Rudisill and Stephen Steed.
Hononary pallbearers will be Campbell Cox, Sr., Ray Mize and Charles Bright.
Funeral service will be on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at 2:00 pm at First Christian Church with Rev. Terry Hodge and Rev. Rex Humphreys officating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 2, 2011, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you consider a donation to First Christian Church, 702 North Mound, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.
