Palestine High School Alumni Association

Feb. 1, 1934  –  Jan. 1, 2011

Margaret Ann Douglas, 76, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011.  She is survived by: her husband of 55 years, Eddie Douglas; her son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Janet Douglas; two grandsons, Robert and Davidson Douglas; and her sister Joan Branyon.

Margaret Ann was born to P.B. and Mintora Glenn on February 1, 1934, in Breckenridge, Texas. Her youth was spent surrounded by friends and family in Palestine, Texas.  After high school, she enrolled at Baylor University where she graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts degree certified in elementary education. Once Eddie graduated from Texas A&M in 1956, the newlyweds moved to Bay City to begin their life together.

This community had so much to offer and Margaret Ann felt at home here.  She taught the third grade in Van Vleck for 32 years.  Her many students through the years and their accomplishments were a source of pride for her to her last day.

Socially she was very active in a number of service organizations serving as President of Beta Sigma Phi; Vice-President Delta Kappa Gamma; member of the National Pan Hellenic through her sorority Chi Omega.

She served as a member of the Grievance Committee for the State Bar of Texas; President of the Bay City Study Club; Rice Festival Committee Chairman of the Bay City Book Review Club; member of the Board of Trustees for the Altar Guild; Secretary of the Susanna Wesley Class at First United Methodist Church, as well as serving on the Heritage Committee of the First United Methodist Church.

Aside from her devotion to the Methodist Church, Margaret Ann was a passionate bridge player and loved to read. Her life however revolved around her many friends and the love and pride she had for her family, especially her two grandsons and beloved husband. Margaret Ann and Eddie had a mutual devotion to each other that saw them through good times and bad.

Margaret Ann touched so many people in a positive way and was always willing to help. She will be missed by all.

The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011.

The funeral service will follow on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City, Texas.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, contributions may be made in Margaret Ann’s honor to the First United Methodist Church’s Building Fund.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 979-245-4613.