Mona Gayle Waldrip

Mona Gayle (Lewis) Waldrip, age 83 of Bertram, TX went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was born May 6, 1938 in Smithwick, TX to Guy Lewis and Maude (McClish) Lewis. She is survived by sons, Mike and wife Ginger, and Mark and wife Julie; stepdaughters Jan and husband Les, Carol and husband Donny, and Kay Susie and husband Brad; stepson John, Jr; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband John, her parents, and sister Joyce.

Mona Gayle graduated from Burnet High School class of 1955. Throughout her life, Mona Gayle worked as a Secretary for the Army National Guard, as an accountant in a plant nursery, and spent many years as a rancher. She spent countless hours sitting in her bird blind, photographing wildlife, birds, and landscapes.

She was passionate about taking photos of family and friends in the great outdoors, and would always get the perfect shot, even if it meant her subjects climbing trees or posing uncomfortably on rocks or stumps.

She was an avid reader and talented writer with many of her articles published in Hill Country Magazine and other local publications. She published many books highlighting her photos that she shared with family and close friends. She was a loving wife, mother, Merna, Aunt, and loyal friend. She was feisty, opinionated, and loved spending time with family, hunting, crafting, reading, ranching, and country life.

She will be forever loved and missed. Per her wishes, no formal services are planned. There will be a private family burial at the Smithwick cemetery.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.clementswilcoxburnet

Arrangements entrusted to Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Burnet, Texas