Hildegarde Louise Ferguson

Hildegarde Louise Ferguson March 28, 1916 - July 20, 2012 Hildegarde Louise Neinast Ferguson of Waco passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, July 20, 2012. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Betty Holland and the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Hildegarde was born March 28, 1916, to Gus and Ida Neinast. She had lived in Waco since 1946, except for a few years in the 1960's and 1970's. She was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church and formerly, North Waco Baptist Church. She had strong faith in God and will be sorely missed by her church family, her neighbors and her former babysitting clients, who witnessed her faith in action. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 62 years, L. E. "Gene" Ferguson; James, her special son, whom she took care of until his death in 1997; three brothers and one sister, Angus, Jim, Claude Neinast and Barbara Nelson; and son-in-law, B. J. Talley. She is survived by three children, Iris Talley of Waco; Bob Ferguson and wife, Diane, of Waco; and Ron Ferguson and wife, Cindy, of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Rick Talley and wife, Susan, Cindy George and Laurie Rendon, all of Waco; Brian Ferguson and wife, Alexis, of Austin; Kari Norder and husband, Scott, of San Francisco, CA; Jeff Ferguson and wife, Jill, of Southlake, TX, and Craig Ferguson and wife, Candace, of Hutto, TX.; great-grandchildren, Chris, Jessica and Jennifer Talley; Matthew, Austin and Luke George; Melissa Ruch and Mindy Rendon; Lindley and Emory Ferguson; Samuel Norder and Angela and Cody Allensworth; and three great-great-grandchildren, Cameron Ruch; and Colby and Ava Allensworth. Also surviving are two brothers, Harry Neinast of Sour Lake, TX, Dick Neinast of East Texas; and one sister, Pat Winter of Sherman, TX. All of these grandchildren adored and respected "Grandma" Ferguson. Hilde lived life with vigor and virtue. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Her cooking made everybody happy. Her sweet nature was noticed by all she met. Our world will not be the same without her. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Western Heights Lottie Moon Offering or the Baylor Singing Seniors. The family is very grateful for all of the love and attention shown by Linda Ferguson, Bluebonnet Hospice, Visiting Angels, Elma Richards, Hilde's very special angel, and all of her friends at Lakeshore Estates. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey