The indefatigable Ethel Mae Raesener of Meadowlakes, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on September 17, 2014.

Ethel Mae was born in Houston, Texas on July 6, 1916, to Ida Mae and Frank Roger Williams. On July 11, 1937, she married the love of her life, A.L. "Lee" Raesener who preceded her in death on June 19, 1992. They lived in Houston for 61 years, before moving to Meadowlakes, Texas when her husband retired in 1977, and she had lived there happily ever since.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Marble Falls for 36 years, an avid bridge player, involved in women's clubs, bridge clubs, garden clubs(she grew award winning roses), church circles, and water aerobics. She also became quite the lucky bingo player in her later years.

Ethel Mae took fashion cues from no one " her signature style every day look was always a surprise. She was the life of the party and lit up a room with her pixie smile, laughter and tiny sparkly shoes. She loved socializing and made new friends of all ages throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and two sisters; beloved husband; son, Lee A. Raesener; and grandson, Jack Frederick Raesener.

Ethel Mae is survived by her adoring granddaughter, Leanne Raesener of Austin and Ralph A. Harper, Jr. of Beeville; devoted daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Raesener of Meadowlakes; beloved family friends, Pidge, Tom, and great grand godson, Truman Stueckroth of Horseshoe Bay; nieces Connie Lynn Perry, Susan and Travis Shannon; Kathy and Mark Amthor; Patsy and Fred Mokry; Cynthia and David Naples; and nephews H.O. and Carolyn Raesener; David and Sharon Raesener; and Ken and Shirley Parker; as well as numerous grand nieces and nephews, and many close, loving friends of all ages.

A visitation will be held for family and friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in the Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home (1805 Highway 281 North, Marble Falls, TX 78654).

A memorial service will be held in celebration of Ethel's Mae's joyful life on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Marble Falls, TX (1101 Bluebonnet Drive, Marble Falls, Texas 78654).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Ethel Mae Raesener in honor of her beloved husband, son, and grandson to:

Texas Methodist Foundation
c/o Jack Frederick Raesener
Scholarship Fund #0119
11709 Boulder Lane, Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78726
P: 800-933-5502

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