Grace Wooley Hosey

Grace Wooley Hosey, 94, died peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2016. Grace was born on June 7, 1921 in Waco to Robert Franklin Wooley and Emma Josephine Erickson Wooley. She graduated from Waco High School and Baylor University. She married Jean Edmond Hosey in 1943, and in 1948, they moved to Galveston, where he practiced law and they raised their family. They retired to La Grange in 1980, where they enjoyed country life. Grace loved to prepare delicious meals for her family and friends. She was an avid bridge player and also enjoyed square dancing, gardening, and traveling. Her last four years were spent at Parkway Place Assisted Living in Houston, where she made new friends and participated in many activities. Grace loved her family and friends. She met life’s challenges with strength and stoicism. She was an inspiration to all and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her two children, Phil Hosey and wife, Phyllis, and Helen Leahy and husband, Jim; four grandchildren, Tom Hosey and wife, Joy, Denise Parcelluzzi and husband, Keith, Dr. Mike Leahy and wife, Jay, and Corey Marrs and husband, Joe; nine great-grandchildren; her brother, Dr. Bob Wooley and wife, Pat; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, Jean Edmond Hosey, and her sisters, Frances Underwood and Jo Heisserer. The family wishes to thank Parkway Place Assisted Living and the many wonderful caregivers and staff for their kindness and compassion. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care Team at www.hospicecareteam.net, (409) 938-0070, or to the charity of your choice.