Melissa Gabrysch

    Melissa “Missy” Lynn Gabrysch, of Edna, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, at the young age of 43. She was born June 1, 1970, in Denton to James (Butch) and Pat Norrell.
    Missy was a science teacher for Industrial High School and touched the hearts of many individuals.
    She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, aunt, sister-in-law, niece, cousin and a true friend who will be missed dearly.
    Missy graduated from North Lamar High School in 1988. She attended Parris Junior College and then graduated from Texas A&M in College Station with a degree in biology. She was a true and loyal Aggie and a loyal Cobra supporter.
    Missy loved everyone – the IISD administrators, all of their employees and most especially the students. Her friends at work and in the community, along with her longtime friends from Paris, were a joy to her always. She was a fan of all sports, especially when her children were involved. She loved the outdoors including boating, fishing and planting in her yard.
    Missy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Allen Wayne Gabrysch of Edna; daughter, Hannah Lynn Gabrysch; son, Logan Wayne Gabrysch; also survived by, Butch and Pat Norrell, Wayne and Agnes Gabrysch, Glenn and Danielle Gabrysch, Lee and Donna Gabrysch, Kent and Lisa Gabrysch, Garland and June Chapman, Paula and Mark Cantrell and Regina Wootten; nine nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends.
    A visitation was held Sunday, April 6 from 4  to  6 p.m., followed with a Rosary at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. A Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez. Rev. Gabriel Bentil and Rev. Johnson Owusu-Boateng will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. Teresa Catholic Cemetery in LaSalle.
    Pallbearers will be Craig Gabrysch, Brad Drake, Rusty Roe, Dennis Zacek, John Zacek and Payton Gabrysch. Honorary pallbearers are all former students.
    Memorials may be made to Melissa Gabrysch Memorial Scholarship Fund, Prosperity Bank, 102 North Wells, Edna, Texas 77957.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.