Mary Elliott Henderson Alford

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Mary Elliott Henderson Alford, 85, of Gonzales passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016.  She was born August 19, 1931 in Waelder, Texas the daughter of Otis and Helen Elliott Ross Henderson.  She attended Trinity University in San Antonio and later graduated from the University of Texas in Austin.  She married James Posey Alford July 18, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Waelder.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gonzales and was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class.  She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Sesame Club and the XYZ Travel Club.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed genealogy.  Most of all she treasured time spent with her loving family.  She is survived by her husband James Posey Alford of Gonzales; daughters Amanda Urban and husband Rob of Corpus Christi and Mary Chella Gordon and husband Marquis of Caldwell; son James Henderson Alford and wife Gina of Gonzales. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Visitation was held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2016 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.  Funeral services was at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Steve Faulkner officiating.  Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Ross Urban, Jim Alford, Glenn Salyer, Shawn Harrison, Mark Harrison, Keith Harrison, Michael Byvjala, James Lamprecht and Ricky Ramos.  Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, Gonzales.

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