"I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort from your memories, as well as Gods word the bible. Why do people we love die? Romans 5:12 says: "That is why, just as through one man (Adam) sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned." How loving of God to promise what is found at Revelation 21:4 which says, And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
In loving memory of
Selma Louella Pape
October 9, 1944 - May 2, 2014
Selma Louella Pape, 69, of Austin Texas passed away on May 2, 2014. Selma was born in Elgin, Texas on October 9, 1944 to Lou Ella Hodge and George Washington Taylor Wade. Selma worked for the State of Texas for 45 years. She began her career in 1969 with the State Comptrollers Office that was housed at the time in the basement of the Capitol. She worked for the Comptrollers Office until she left the agency on April 7, 2014. Her career was spent within the Revenue Administration umbrella and she devoted over 40 years of service to the State of Texas.She was a multi-talented individual who enjoyed decorating for holiday events, parties, and weddings. Sometimes her Christmas trees would adorn her home year round with elaborate themes. One of her favorite past times was searching antique stores for that unique item to add to her growing collection. Lately, she especially enjoyed finding that special chair with intricate designs and then restoring the piece to its original beauty. Selma was a people person and loved to be a part of a good joke. She developed many life-long friends. She was a devoted mother and loving grandmother. Selma was a Christian woman who led by example. She often spoke with individuals and groups of people about her healing experience and how The Lord had impacted her life. Selmas testimony will remain with all of us. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lou Ella and Taylor Wade; and her brother George Washington Wade Jr. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Calvin George Pape, her daughter and son-in-law, Lavanda and Robert Gillum of Arkansas, and by her grandchildren, Dustin Tramel and wife Tiffinee of Arkansas; Jared Tramel; Nicole Gillum; Blane Gillum; and Joshua Gillum of Arkansas; great grandchildren Taylor Tramel; Gavin Tramel; and Brooklyn Tramel of Arkansas, her brother Roy Hodge and wife Ruth of Cherokee; her brother John Wade of Burnet; her sister Wanda Saucier and husband Robert of Deer Park; nephew Dennis Hodge of Austin, and nieces Wendy Wright and husband Daniel of Oklahoma, and Sheena Stewart of San Leon. A visitation will take place on Monday evening from 6:00 8:00 P.M. at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin. A service will take place at 2:00 P.M. on May 6, 2014 at Christian Life Church, 4700 West Gate Blvd, Austin. A graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M. on May 8, 2014 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, Arkansas.Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"I worked with Selma for many years at the Comptroller's Office. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed."
"Selma, I can not think of you in the past, but only in the present. You are and always will be in my heart. You are a very special sister and I love you lots. Of all the sisters in the world I am blessed to have you. We have laughed, we have cried, we have fought over the craziest things in our younger years, but we had fun growing up. We have our special little secrets that we would never tell. You are the best sister and the most beautiful woman..Sometimes in the early morning and the quiet of the night, I get to thinkings of our times we spent together and I have to turn and brush the tears from my eyes for I know you are in Heaven. Calvin & Lavanda You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I ask God to cover you with his precious Holy Spirit during this time."
"Calvin,My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of great sadness,Dolores Fojtasek (previously Dolores Ball)"
"We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Tom and Deb Stalboerger"
"I am sending a note from Laura, for Selma family. Laura Southerland Kneblick, was a real good friend of Selma and Selma was in her wedding. Laura, is sick right now and probley unable to attend the funeral but wants the family to know she is so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with all of you."
"Mr. Pape, Lavanda and all of the family. I was deeply saddened to hear and read of Selma's homegoing. I worked with Selma many years at the Comptroller of Public Accounts (at the LBJ Building). We have lost a very precious person. Always encouraging and smiling. She and Mr. Calvin were so hospitable when they invited you to their beautiful home. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you for strength and comfort during this time and for the days ahead."
"Mr. Pape, Lavanda and the entire family, we share in your loss of a wonderful woman. I worked for many years with Selma at the Comptroller of Public Accounts. She was a joy to be around and loved people and her job. Always willing to share her expertise with the good of all concerned. Mrs. Pape and Mr. Calvin were always so hospitable when they invited you to their beautiful home. She will be sorely missed. Please know that all of you will continue to be in my prayers for strength and comfort now, and the days ahead."
"We have only known Selma for one year but we feel we have known her for so much longer.She was always so caring and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. I will think of her often and will be looking forward to seeing her again, and like Zack had made mention of her in his prayers, (he called her Aunt Selma) because that was who she was, she made all of us feel like family. We are saddened about her passing and we will remember her family in prayer. Love always, The Greg Wright family"
"I would have to say that Selma was a class act. I feel privileged to have known her and to work under her on the KFI Project while working at the Comptroller's office. I had only seen her a few times after retiring in December 2009. It is good that she is going to be buried in Arkansas, for she talked a lot about how pretty Arkansas was. My heart, my thoughts and my prayers go out to Calvin, Lavanda and the rest of the family. Selma, may you rest in peace.....Sandra"
"So sorry to hear about your loss. I have not seen Selma, since the last LHS get together almost two years ago. She was a wonderful christian lady and friend who loved her Lord. And a great prayer warrior. Again you are in our prayers. The Gober Twins, Wayne Gober and Willene Gober Ferguson, Loyce Gober Curry and Joyce Gober Hullum"
"My sympathy to the family of Selma Pape,I worked with Selma for many years at The Comptroller's Office in Revenue Processing. Whenever you saw her she always had a smile she was a very special person. May God be with the family during this difficult time."
"We will miss Selma. She was a fun loving, gentle lady. It was such a pleasure to spend time with her. We know she is in a better place, but this world has lost a wonderful lady."
"Selma was always a favorite with Bert. She made us a beautiful basket with Texas boots and flowers that we still have at our Colorado home. Blessings to your entire family. Barbara Wallace"
"I worked with Selma for over 30 years at the Comptroller's office. She was such a warm, sweet person. I always enjoyed working with her and I learned a lot from her. She was a great person. I haven't seen her in a few years but I will miss her. My heart goes out to her family during this time of loss."
"I haven't seen Selma since high school, but will always remember her as a very kind person. May the Lord be with her family during this time of loss. Blessings to all."