Mary Alice Owens McEntire

1927 ∼ 2019

Mary Alice Owens McEntire, 92, of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home under the loving care of her son, David McEntire. She was born March 17, 1927 in Roxton, Texas to John Monroe Owens and Willie Mae Farmer Owens. Alice was raised on a farm in Northeast Texas and graduated as Valedictorian of her Roxton High School graduating class in 1944. She went on to earn her college degree from Paris Junior College and in 1947 following World War II she married Gerald McEntire. After spending time in College Station, Texas supporting her husbands studies at Texas A&M University and his attainment of a Masters Degree in Sociology they moved to Port Arthur. The family moved to Groves in 1965 and Alice completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Lamar University and was a teacher for Nederland ISD until her retirement. Alice was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Groves. She was a Master Gardner and loved traveling the world. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont with Reverend Marty Boddie of First United Methodist Church officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald McEntire, parents, four brothers, Jack Owens, Kenneth Owens, Walter Owens, and Alfred Owens, and sister, Sybil Owens Merritt Pugh. Alice is survived by three daughters, Elaine ONeal and husband Kirk of Houston, TX., Nancy McEntire and husband Danny Felsinger of Aledo, TX., and Donna Brooks and husband Scott of Denver, CO., son, David McEntire of Maui, HI., brothers, Charles Owens of Roxboro, N.C., and Joe Owens of Santa Monica, CA., five grandsons, John McEntire and wife Anna, Elliott McEntire and wife Lauren, Zack McEntire and wife Diana, Isaac Lupovitch and wife Shelby and Thane McEntire, three great grandchildren, Caden McEntire. Cooper McEntire and August McEntire. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: First United Methodist Church, 6501 Washington, Groves, Texas 77619.

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Levingston Funeral Home November 2, 2021
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Anonymous August 4, 2020
Mary Alice Owens McEntire
Anonymous September 21, 2019
My condolences to my cousins. Aunt Alice was a devoted wife and mother and a dedicated educator--an amazing woman! She was also a devout Christian and a pillar of her community! I am glad she got to spend her last days in beautiful Hawaii. She was loved and respected by everyone who knew her.
Anonymous August 20, 2019
A sweet lady to all the neighborhood kids that came over to play with her kids. The energy she put behind her gardening activities was inspiring. Prayers of peace and comfort are being said for the family.
Anonymous August 13, 2019
Sorry for. All of. U. I. Lost. Mom also. Jessie. And. Jewel. Phillips. Neighborsi. Loved her.
Anonymous August 13, 2019
I send my sincerest sympathy to you Elaine and family on the passing of your dear mother. May God wrap you all in his loving arms as you go through this difficult time and give you peace.
Anonymous August 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family. Mrs. McEntire was my fifth grade teacher. She left a real impression as a teacher for me. It looks like she lived a wonderful long life. God Bless your family. I lost my dad May 19th and my mother May 28th, but knowing where they are now and free from any pain they were in is a blessing. May she rest in peace.