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PRYOR Edna Mae Pryor was born February 25, 1919 in San Antonio and after a long and bountiful life, passed peacefully away at the age of 88, on February 19, 2008 in Castroville, TX. Predeceased by her parents, Edward F. and Laura Helmcamp, and her beloved husband, William Earl Pryor, she is survived by her sister Floreine Hood/husband Paul, sons Kenneth Wayne/wife Sally, William Louis/wife Sharyn, and daughter Priscilla Anne Garrett, grandchildren, Curtis Earl Garrett, Gregory Garrett, William L. Pryor, Jr./wife Beth, H. Christine Pryor, Laura Myers/husband John, Emily Hunter/husband Phillip, Priscilla Grace Pryor, and 10 great grandchildren, Hartley, Hope, Grace, Kyle, Will, Ethan, Zachary, Anthony, Jacob and Chase as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Edna Mae graduated from Harlandale High School in 1935, attended San Antonio Junior College and began her teaching career in one room school with eight grades located in Upper Balcones, Boerne, TX in 1937. Following her marriage to Earl on June 9, 1939 she became a devoted mother and homemaker. Once her children were in school she continued her education, obtaining her BS degree from Trinity University and then resumed her teaching career with the Harlandale School District for the next 20 years. Edna Mae and her husband provided their children with a loving and nurturing environment, which taught them to value education and their country. All graduated from Harlandale High School and earned collegiate degrees. Each of the children with their spouses were career "military" families, whose duty assignment locations afforded 'Mom and Dad' the opportunity to travel throughout the United States including Hawaii, and several European destinations, as they supported and enjoyed visits with children, and grandchildren. Upon their retirements the couple retired to Marble Falls, TX, where Earl passed away in 1990. Edna Mae later relocated to Castroville to be nearer her children and their families. Active until the last few years of her life, Edna Mae was an avid gardener, seamstress, and was always active in her church, Trinity Lutheran Church in San Antonio and St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Marble Falls. For the final years of her life she received admirable care provided by the staff of the Medina Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Castroville, TX. Her passing was eased by Vista Care Hospice Program of San Antonio. Services Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Marble Falls, TX at 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2008. Funeral services will be presided over by Rev. David Henry, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Marble Falls, TX. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Collins, Patrick Collins, Doyle Pryor, Dennis Pryor, William L. Pryor, Jr., Curtis Garrett, Gregory Garrett, John Myers, and Phillip Hunter. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Vista Care Hospice of San Antonio, or the charity of their choice. For personal acknowledgement you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Edna Mae Pryor

February 25, 1919 - February 20, 2008