Patsy Faye BOUCHETTE

PATSY FAYE BOUCHETTE FARLEY was born March 18,1929 and passed away Thursday, January 6,2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah and Austin Bouchette. Born in Clyde, Texas, she was a graduate of Clyde High School and McMurry University where she received her Bachelor and Master's degrees in Education. She taught several years in Abilene, TX before moving to Houston in 1961. She helped open Spring Woods Junior High and remained with the Spring Branch ISD for fifteen years where she served as the language arts coordinator. In 1975 she went to Alief ISD as Director of Curriculum and Staff Development and on to the position of Assistant Superintendent. After her retirement from the public school system in 1989, she taught 10 years for the University of St. Thomas in their teacher training program. She loved her work and spent her life as a dedicated teacher as well as a student who was always interested in learning new things. She was an extraordinary storyteller and an excellent entertainer. Wonderfully witty and wry, she was always able to see the humorous side of life no matter what the situation. Never lacking in courage she maintained a positive attitude until the end. And most important of all, she was a devoted friend to many, many people. She is survived by cousins: C.E. Bentley and wife Dodie of Abilene, Jerry Fitzhugh and wife Sande of El Paso, John Fitzhugh and wife Janice of El Paso, Kitty Thomas of Albuquerque, Turner (Sonny) White of Grand Prairie and J.K. Reed of Abilene, Betty Bouchette Berry of Farmington, NM, and many devoted friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. Interment of the ashes will be held in Clyde, TX at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials or remembrances may be made to a favorite charity. The family extends a special thanks to all of her friends for their love and devotion throughout her illness.Published in the Houston Chronicle from 1/13/2005 - 1/14/2005.