Miss Mona, of Texas, suffered a stroke and passed away yesterday morning. She loved Willie Nelson so much, and his face would light up when he saw her in the crowd. And as Janis from Texas pointed out, Mona was the only person she ever saw Willie stop a show for. At Carl’s corner he stopped, and got down and gave her a hug from the stage. She will be missed, but I know she’s still with us and we will still feel her presence at Willie Nelson and Family Shows. The way I figure, now she’ll never have to miss another concert.
Another fan posted at www.ClubLuck.WillieNelson.com that if anyone would like to make a donation to the Christopher House hospice in Mona’s name, they may do so by phoning (512) 322-0747. The stone will be laid in the courtyard at the hospice.
“Miss Mona” Margaret Miller July 8, 1924 – October 5, 2008 Widow of Msgt. LeRoy Miller, lifetime companion of Macie Sonny Bell. Loving mother of five daughters, Clint Ann Scott and husband Bobby Dee, Beverly Casjens and husband Skip, Pamela Garrett and husband Jimmy Dottie Sharp, Lisa Rose Bandy and husband Jackie; ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Former owner of Camp Pedernales Store, affectionately known as Mona’s Yacht Club. Manager of Capital Club, hostess of Villa Capri, Girl Scout leader for 25 years, and Austin Bowling League for 55 years. Lifelong Pedernales Property member, long time “Willie” and UT fan. She had many “infamous” and “famous” friends… you know who you are. A “Celebration Party” of her life will be held at the Pedernales Property building on Oct. 18 at 2:00 p.m. until whenever, RR 2322, 4 miles off Hwy. 71 West. Donations can be made to Hospice Austin’s Christopher House.
Here’s a video of Willie Nelson, talking about the Hill Country in Texas, and Miss Mona appears in the video, too.
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