In Memory of
Mrs. Ginnie Lee (Roberts) Mooneyham
October 5, 1974 - January 14, 2010
When Mrs. Ginnie Lee Mooneyham walked into the room, those in her company
felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who
Ginnie was and how she impacted those around her. Ginnie was a clever and
gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people.
It was as if Ginnie wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their
lives and celebrate their discoveries. Ginnie always valued people over material
things and her openness endeared her to those who knew her.
Ginnie was born on October 5, 1974 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX.
She was the daughter of Michael Roberts and Paige Pierce. The majority of
Ginnie's childhood years were spent in Lewisville, TX. Always joking and
laughing, Ginnie was a very humorous person. While some who knew Ginnie might
describe her as an idealist, her friends and family understood well that Ginnie
was always in pursuit of life's endless possibilities and opportunities
available to her.
Ginnie was raised with three siblings. She had one older sister, Holly, one
older brother, Aaron, and one younger brother, Sean. Ginnie was very accepting
and supportive of her family. She was perceived as a tender heart and the person
in her family who consistently desired to keep communication open between the
family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Ginnie was
typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits
served Ginnie well in her adult life and, along with her wit, outgoing
personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew
her.
As a young girl, Ginnie was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of
people and personality types. This quality drew her into a diverse group of
friends and acquaintances. Ginnie was intelligent and had little trouble getting
along with her peers. She was almost always the first to jump in when it came to
playing games or participating in other childhood activities. Ginnie took part
in childhood sports such as volleyball and softball. In her spare time she liked
arts and crafts projects and tagging along with her older siblings. Ginnie had
the ability to find amusement with almost any activity she and the many
childhood friends she shared might discover.
During her high school years, Ginnie responded enthusiastically to any new
project and was regularly in search of one adventure after another. She
graduated from Newman Smith High School in 1993. Ginnie was a good student, and
generally did well in her courses. Her senior year was particularly difficult as
it was during this time that her mother died suddenly and unexpectedly. For
Ginnie, school often became just an extension of playtime, thanks to her ability
to turn just about anything into a game. Classmates considered Ginnie a good
listener, knowing that when necessary, they could go to her to discuss just
about anything. Her favorite class in high school was History.
Ginnie started college but decided a vocational occupation would serve her best.
She earned her Paralegal Certification shortly after high school and began work
as a legal secretary with the Family Law practice of attorney and family friend,
Jeff Shore. Ginnie loved reading poetry and also writing her own when the mood
struck, however, she mainly kept her poetic writings to herself, only sharing
them on rare occasions. An avid reader and researcher, Ginnie was always in
quest of new things to learn and experience
With a talent for making acquaintances easily which in turn brought her an
endless stream of friends, Ginnie was very sociable and could blend without
effort into any social group. Assertive and outgoing, Ginnie was easy to know
and demonstrated a deep concern for others. She always seemed aware of what was
going on with people around her and throughout her life she made many, many
friends. While growing up, some of her best friends were Debbie Rosa, Jennifer
Rambo and Kerri Smith. Later in life, she became friends with many people from
work, church and special interest groups that she participated in.
On January 23, 2002 Ginnie married Matthew Mooneyham on the beach of the Punta
Brava coast on the Mexican Riveira. Ginnie's parents attended the wedding and
afterward, celebrated with the couple for a few days in Playa del Carmen,
Mexico. Ginnie's skill at "building bridges" played an important role in her
ability to make her new family happy. She was quite sensitive towards Matthew's
needs, showing her constant concern and fondness. Ginnie had an open, giving
heart and her sensitive nature served her well in helping to nurture her family.
Ginnie was a natural and creative parent who was willing to provide her family
with all sorts of new and interesting experiences. For Ginnie, parenting was a
particularly enjoyable and pleasurable part of her life. Every activity, from
chores to bedtime routines, became a game in the Mooneyham home. Ginnie's skill
at understanding her child's feelings, her sensitivity to his needs, and her
gift for gentle persuasion enabled her to find novel solutions to any problem or
situation that might crop up. Ginnie was blessed with one child: Max Lee. Max
arrived very early, weighing only 2.2 pounds at birth. As mother to a premature
child, Ginnie was a rock, nurturing Max into a happy and healthy little boy.
When Max was diagnosed with autism at age 2, Ginnie again rolled up her sleeves
and begin a quest to give her special son every opportunity for development.
Ginnie was uplifted by new ideas and was excited by life's possibilities, traits
that made her an exceptional worker. Her primary occupation was Legal Secretary
and later in life she was a full-time homemaker and advocate for her special
needs child. She was employed for 10 years with three different law firms.
Ginnie was enterprising, inventive and working against deadlines seemed to
energize her. Ginnie had the uncanny ability to identify a win/win solution to
just about any problem, possibly because of her gift for insight. Ginnie's
fellow workers saw her as a supporter and a mentor.
Because Ginnie loved to have a broad variety of activities in her life, she took
advantage of the opportunity to pursue numerous hobbies. Her favorite pursuits
were reading, home remodeling and outdoor activities such as camping and hiking.
Ginnie had a knack for being able to multi-task in order to create time for all
of her favorite pastimes. However, Ginnie's ever-present concern for others
always took precedent. Her son and husband were always first and foremost on her
priority list.
Ginnie was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite
events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list of sports to watch
were football. She loved the Dallas Cowboys and later in life she became a Texas
Rangers fan. Ginnie loved going to the ballpark to watch the Rangers play, or on
some occassions traveling to Dallas to attend a Dallas Mavericks basketball game
with her husband, Matt.
Because Ginnie was constantly in the center of things and where the action was,
she always seemed willing to join in and help, regularly getting involved in
community activities. Ginnie's gift of planning and improvisation, along with a
talent for rallying support, made her a great asset. Ginnie found new ways of
getting things done in order to help make just about every activity more
efficient and enjoyable. Ginnie was an active member of several community
groups, participating in the North Arlington Moms club and her local
neighborhood association.
Ginnie was a woman who was dedicated and devoted to her faith. She was a member
of Pantego Bible Church. During that time, she was an active member in community
and home groups, and enjoyed participating in bible studies and special events.
She was sympathetic and able to empathize with others and she used these
qualities to the fullest while working tirelessly for her beliefs. Ginnie
received everlasting salvation while a member at Pantego Bible and she was
baptized there as a public proclamation of her faith. She was on fire for Christ
and loved sharing her testimony with others.
Ginnie's love of improvising in her daily life was a perfect fit for her
enjoyment of traveling. Her favorite vacations were ones that were not planned.
Traveling in a casual manor fit her personality well. Excited about seeing
changing scenery and constantly looking for the enjoyment life could offer,
Ginnie took her vacations seriously, well, as seriously as she possibly could.
Favorite vacations included a week in Hawaii with her husband and cousins Bev
and John. Ginnie loved the ocean and the beach, and passed this love onto her
son. Another vacation that she often spoke of fondly was a summer week that she
and husband Matthew spent in Maine.
Ginnie was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. Ginnie took in a baby Jack
Russell Terrier when its mother was hit by a car. She named the dog Lucky and it
became a part of her family. Lucky was a best friend to Ginnie for 15 years.
Ginnie Mooneyham passed away on January 14, 2010 at Arlington Memorial Hospital
in Arlington, TX. Ginnie was struck suddenly by a ruptured aneurysm while
celebrating a birthday with friends from her church. She is survived by her
child Max, husband Matthew, parents Michael and Judy Roberts, sister Holly and
two brothers Aaron and Sean. Services were held at Pantego Bible Church with the
reverend Kevin Glenn officiating. Ginnie was laid to rest in Moore Memorial
Gardens in Arlington, TX.
There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Ginnie. She was a dynamic,
self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless
possibilities life had to offer. She had a knack for being clever, creative and
witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely
independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Ginnie Mooneyham for
inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. Ginnie was always more than
willing to share life's experiences with her loved ones.
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Ginnie
Mooneyham, 35, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.
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