Galloway and Sons Funeral Home

04/23/2026

Madeline Mary Madden

Madeline Madden, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and tireless community servant, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of profound connection, philanthropy, and a deep love for the people and places she held dear.

Madeline’s life was marked by a vibrant spirit and a dedication to leaving her community better than she found it. On August 30, 1980, she married Paul Gnabasik in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, beginning a partnership that would span decades and states.

A woman of varied and impressive talents, Madeline’s career began in New York City with Young & Rubicam. She later brought her forward-thinking vision to Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked for Info USA in the 1990s, pioneering early internet-based data systems for libraries, and later for First National Bank of Omaha. Her professional life in Omaha was defined by her exceptional leadership in institutional advancement, serving as a Development Officer for the College of Saint Mary and as the Director of Annual Funds for the Salvation Army, where she spearheaded the annual Tree of Light campaign. Upon moving to Texas, she continued her impactful career as the Executive Director of the Coastal Bend College Foundation in Beeville, installing the beautiful bees we now see in town.

Deeply passionate about literacy, reading, poetry, and music, Madeline spent her last several years running Texian Books in Beeville and Victoria, Texas. The bookstore became a hub for her community, where she organized book clubs and gathered local artists, fostering a space of warmth and shared ideas.

Madeline was a true champion for the causes she believed in. In Beeville, she dedicated her time to the Lions Club, PanAmerican, Rosetta, Habitat for Humanity, CASA, and the Hall-Rialto Preservation Association. Yet, her truest community-service passion was Rotary. Highly involved in chapters in both Omaha and Beeville, she served as an Assistant District Governor twice, embodying and internalizing the Rotarian motto of "Service Above Self."

She was a woman who loved the world and its people. She had a passion for politics and human connection, and she cherished traveling, exploring the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Cuba, and various islands of the Caribbean. A woman of deep faith, she was an active and devoted member of St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beeville.

Above all, Madeline cherished her family. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Eveline (Kenneth) of Beeville, Texas, and Nora (Drake) of Corpus Christi, Texas. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her two beloved grandchildren, Henry and Caroline, who will fondly remember their days at the bookstore "working for ice cream."

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville, with a rosary to be recited at 6 o’ clock.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Pete Elizardo officiating.

Madeline will be remembered for her brilliant mind, her unwavering dedication to service, and the boundless love she gave to her family and her many friends. She lived a life full of purpose, and her impact will be felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

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04/22/2026

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04/22/2026

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04/21/2026

Jo Ann (Gebbert) Rives

Jo Ann Gebbert Rives, 92, of Beeville, TX passed away November 3, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born February 4, 1933, in Goliad, TX to the late Edwin F. and Louise L. Angerstein Gebbert.

Upon graduating from Goliad High School in 1951, Jo Ann began her career in San Antonio working at Fort Sam Houston. While there, she met her future husband Tommy Claudis Rives Sr. Upon his discharge from the miliary in 1953, they married and started a family eventually settling in Kingsville TX.

While raising the family's five children, Jo Ann was an active member of St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church serving as the church and school secretary. Later in life she was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Beeville TX serving in the St. Joseph Altar Society, the St. Peregrine Society and in compassion and service to the elder community through the Beeville Senior Community Center.

Joys in life included fishing, traveling, bingo, old westerns, sports (Astros, Spurs, Cowboys) and time spent with family.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband; her parents and brothers Jesse Warren Gebbert, Louis Edwin Gebbert and Donald Eugene Gebbert; sons Tommy Claudis Rives, Jr. and Joseph Key Rives; and grandson Jeremy L. Carr.

She is survived by her daughters Linda Alexander (Ralph) of Covington WA and Janet Crouch of Beeville TX; and son, John David Rives of Pensacola FL; along with 8 grandchildren (Danny Rives (Michelle), Ralph Alexander (Jenny), Brandon Alexander, Rebecca Garner (Benjamin), Kimberly Thomas (Donovan), Julie Carr, Jeffery Carr and Forrest Rives) and 9 great grandchildren.

Inurnment was held at the Chamberlain Cemetery, Kingsville TX after a family only graveside service.

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04/20/2026

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04/18/2026

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04/16/2026

Cynthia Leigh Shaver

Cynthia Leigh (Hale) Shaver, 69, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Beeville, Texas. She was born on August 11, 1956, in Aransas Pass, Texas to Emmitt William Hale Jr. and Lucia (DeLieto) Hale.

A graduate of Aransas Pass High School, Cynthia embraced the role of being a housewife with devotion, nurturing her family and creating a warm home filled with love and creativity. She was a devoted member of the Aransas Pass Methodist Church, where her faith as a Methodist was a cornerstone of her life.

Cynthia found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She delighted in participating in arts and crafts alongside her friends and family, fostering connections through shared creativity. She took great pride and joy in her role as a grandmother, always present to support her grandchildren at their sporting events.

She is proceeded in death by her devoted parents, who played a meaningful role in shaping her life.

Cynthia's legacy is lovingly survived by her children, Jeana (Adrian) Grunden and Dustin Shaver; her beloved grandchildren, Taylor and Leland Grunden; her sister, Lucy Lynn Murphy; and her cousin, Kathy Hale, along with Kathy’s four children and her grandchildren. She is also remembered fondly by a host of other relatives and friends who were touched by her kindness and generosity.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville, Texas, followed by a Celebration of Life from 5 to 6 p.m.

Cynthia Leigh Shaver’s enduring spirit and boundless love will remain forever etched in the hearts of all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith.

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04/16/2026

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. A reminder to put your wishes into words and make your decisions known.