Alvia Lea Montgomery Theilig

Alvia Lea Theilig, 89, died April 7, 2013. She was a 46 year resident of Houston and later moved to Burnet in 1994 and to Fort Worth in 2008. She was born Bertram, Texas to Alvin and Carmen (Baker) Montgomery on April 21, 1923. She grew up in Port Arthur and graduated from Port Arthur High School where she was chosen best all around girl in academics and sports. She married Harold P. Theilig in 1944.

She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company during and after World War II. From 1961 to 1968 she owned and operated a millinery store, VirLea’s, and craft store, LeaAnn’s in Houston and became an accomplished folk art painter. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church in Houston before moving to Burnet where she joined First Christian Church.

Alvia Lea is survived by her beloved son, Paul Theilig and his partner Barbara Hahn of Marble Falls and daughter Eilene Theilig of Fort Worth, step-grandson Michael Milian of Orlando, Florida, sister Barbara Booker of Beaumont, sisters-in-law, Levoy Montgomery of Houston, and Rosalia Theilig of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, brother-in-law Edward McElroy of Burnet. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and loving relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold P. Theilig in November 1993, sister Ann McElroy, brother Eldwin Montgomery and brother-in-law James Booker.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 A.M. at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Dawn Rosignol. Interment will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park near Burnet.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Christian Church, Burnet, P.O. Box 872, Burnet, Texas 78611. Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com.