My mother was an incredible woman. She gave abundantly because she loved greatly. Mother’s journey at First Baptist Church of Killeen began in 1955 when she made her profession of faith, was baptized, and became a member along with my father, Clyde Bostick.

Mother loved to cook and shared this gift in many ways through the years. She provided snacks for Vacation Bible School for many, many years. She provided food for any family in need whether this was because of an illness or death in their family or for any reason. She was on the hospitality committee and provided food for church fellowships, children, youth, and adult functions, and bereaved families before and/or after a funeral service. When there was a need, she provided. Mother also worked in Vacation Bible School as a teacher and in other capacities. She loved being around our friends at church and providing in any way needed for church get-togethers with them.

Mother loved the ladies in her Sunday School class. These women were near and dear to her heart throughout her adult life. They had many class activities and enjoyed being around each other. She kept in touch with these ladies even when some of them moved away. Strong friendships were formed, as they were great prayer warriors. Her husband (our father) died of cancer in 1970 at the age of 43. Her Sunday School class loved on her and helped her through this terribly hard time in her life.

Mother continued to serve her church until her health made it impossible. I will forever be grateful to my parents for raising my sister and I in the church and by being living examples of what it means to live a life guided by our precious Lord and Savior.