Auralia Frances Hobbins

Mrs. Auralia Frances Hobbins, age 93 of Pledger died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in a Bay City Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born on July 19, 1919 in Iago, TX the daughter of the late Albert and Nettie Hennecke Brandes. She was a life-long resident of Pledge and a member of the First Baptist Church in Pledger. She married Ervin Elwood Hobbins on April 8, 1939 in Iago, TX and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1990. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ervin Earl Hobbins, two grandsons, Richard Savage and Casey Hobbins, two brothers and one sister. She worked for the U S Postal Service until her retirement in 1994. She wore many hats of different colors. She was loved by many and will be remembered and missed by all of us. Following Cremation, Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Pledger with Rev. Willard Hill officiating. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Floyd Roy Frankum of Alvin and Sue Presley of Manvel, TX; son, Tom L. Hobbins and friend Norma Buchhorn of Pledger; grandchildren, Shannon Gene Frankum, Daniel Frankum, Christeen McKissic, Vanessa Lynn Houser, Thomas Neal Hobbins, Chelsea Valentine, Trey Savage and Tammy Hobbins. Fifteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas Neal Hobbins, Trey Savage, Thomas Wayne Hobbins, Johnny Hobbins, Kevin McKissic, Rusty Williams, Bubba Frankum, Richard Hodge and Daniel Frankum. In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to the First Baptist Church, Pledger, TX 77468.