Bobbie Gournay Fund
To all who had the privilege of knowing her, Bobbie Gournay was an amazing woman who loved life and truly lived it to the fullest. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and loving friend to all she touched. In honor of her life and legacy, The Bobbie Gournay Fund has been created to help women and children seeking refuge at SafeHaven of Tarrant County begin on a new path to a violence free life.
The Fund has been created to aid women and children who are beginning a new life free of domestic violence. Women and children who enter our emergency shelter have often never lived an independent life and are starting over without anything. SafeHaven is often faced with the difficult task of providing everything needed to start a new life, from a couch or bed to tupperware and toiletries.
Individuals now have the opportunity to help SafeHaven meet this need by giving to the Bobbie Gournay Fund. Your donation will not only help victims of family violence, but also gives you the opportunity to memorialize an amazing woman who cared deeply about children and families.
If you would like to make a credit card donation to the Bobbie Gournay Fund please contact Leslie Larson at 817-535-6462 x119. You can also mail checks to the following address:
About Bobbie "Nana" Gournay
Bobbie Gournay was born in Quitman, Texas on August 5, 1930. From the small town life, she moved to Dallas to pursue a degree at Southern Methodist University. She received a B.B.A. in 1953 and began her lifelong career as an elementary school teacher.
She loved children, both her students and neighborhood kids, who had a fondness for her as well. She remained in touch with many of the children who touched her life well into their adulthood. Mrs. Gournay was honored as Teacher of the Year in both Rockwall ISD and Arlington ISD.
Mrs. Gournay was a gifted artist, poet and quilter who shared her talent with family and friends. Along with those talents she was also an alumni member of Alpha Delta Pi, an elder at St. John Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a dedicated volunteer for numerous civic and charitable organizations including New Beginnings and SafeHaven of Tarrant County.
During a specifically hard time in her life she was a victim of domestic violence, and was forced to live with a husband who was both verbally and mentally abusive. Thankfully, she was able to remove herself from the situation and live a new and fulfilling life that continued until her death.
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