Alice Gertrude Venable

On August 9, 2022, Alice Lane Venable passed away in Houston, Texas. She was 89 years old. A devoted mother and grandmother, Alice was known for her fantastical storytelling, unmatched cooking, generous warmth, and incredible wit. She will be dearly missed and affectionately remembered by all who knew and loved her. Born January 5, 1933, in Angleton, Texas, to Charles B. and Nannie G. Lane, Alice was the youngest of two daughters. She graduated from Angleton High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. While in college, Alice reconnected with her childhood friend, Robert "Red" F. Venable, who she happily married in January 1955. Red and Alice enjoyed an active and full life together for 43 years, during which time they had three children, and owned and operated W. K. Hill Tent & Awning Company in Houston. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Red; sister, Chinky; and parents, Charles and Nannie. While Alice's family grieves her loss, they take comfort in knowing that she is once again together with Red. Alice will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Rusty Venable, of Houston, Texas; Charles (Martin) Venable, of Miami, Florida; and Joe (Brenda) Venable, of Houston, Texas; granddaughters, Avey Venable, Courtney Venable, and Kali Venable; brother-in-law, Robert Gayle; nieces, Jerikay Gayle-Birkner, Debbie Markley, and Sharon Paxton; and nephews, Duke Gayle, Jim Markley, and Gary Gayle. Alice will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Angleton Cemetery. Service Details. Service When Monday, August 22nd, 2022 10:00am Location Angleton Cemetery Address 328 Cemetery Rd. ANGLETON, TX 77515 Interment Location Angleton Cemetery Address 328 Cemetery Rd. ANGLETON, TX 77515 Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book