Alice O’Rear McCann was born in Huxley on September 6, 1932. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2025, at the age of 93. Services will be held at Mangum Funeral Home on October 17, 2025, at 10 AM with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley. Officiating will be Brother Gordon Vaughn and Brother Rob Merriman.
Alice is survived by her loving husband of 65 years (almost 66), Gary Edward McCann; son Gary and wife Trellis; daughter Lisa McCann; and grandson Odis Edward Welch. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Wanda O’Rear, Wanda Addison, and Pat McCann; brother-in-law Danny McCann and Marilyn; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Alice is preceded in death by her parents Elzie and Netie O’Rear; father-in-law and mother-in-law
J. B. and Bessie McCann; sister Sue Boles; brothers J.P., Travis, Cindy, Billie Joe, and Mack O’Rear; sisters-in-law, Joan O’Rear, Mittie O’Rear and Barbara Pope; brother-in-law Mike McCann.
Alice was a devoted member of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Pinehurst, Texas. In 2011, she and Ed moved to Center, and she attended First Baptist Church. She was a strong and faithful servant. Her passion was sharing Christ. She penned these words, “Life’s greatest reward is to know Him”. It was her deepest desire for ALL to know HIM.
Alice enjoyed caring for others, cooking, and good conversations. She never met a stranger. Visits with Alice were filled with laughter and questions. Such questions might lead to one’s family tree. Somehow, she felt she might be related to everyone with whom she crossed paths. She delighted in making connections and building bonds with everyone.
Alice graduated from Strong School in Huxley in 1950. Sher earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1954. She taught at Little Cypress in Orange. Shortly after becoming a teacher, she met the love of her life. They married on October 23, 1959, and their days were filled with an indescribable love for each other.
Serving as pallbearers will be Odis Welch, Sammy O’Rear, Larry O’Rear, Keith O’Rear, Mark O’Rear, and Craig Hendricks. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Parish, Boo Klein, Shawn Hairgrove, and Jeff Spieckerman.
Our family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Pokala and staff, Candace Mahan, FNP-C with Cline Family Medicine, and the entire staff of Affinity Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wimberly Cemetery Fund, 11466 FM 2694, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
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