Alice "Baynes" Hobbs

Alice Baynes (MacLea) Hobbs of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on November 21, 1937, to Thomas Raymond “Mac” MacLea and Mary Lee “Polly” Darby in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in the beauty of the Carolinas and later moved to the shores of Maryland where she attended and graduated from Towson High School. Baynes, as she was affectionately known, later graduated from Centenary College for Women in New Jersey when the main professions for women were secretary or teacher. After which, she met and married Marine Sergeant Arthur B. Hobbs on December 19, 1964, in Arlington, Virginia.

Shortly after Arthur returned from Vietnam, the couple and their new daughter moved to Dayton, Texas. There, two more sons were born and another daughter. In 1980, the family moved to San Angelo, Texas. Baynes resided there with her family until her death.

In Dayton, Baynes was a secretary for Chachere Farms and Dr. Robert Seaberg, D.D.S., respectively. When the family moved to San Angelo, she worked at Angelo Clinic Association (now Shannon Clinic). Baynes attended Angelo State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught business at San Angelo Central High School and worked at SAISD Administration for many years before retiring.

Baynes served on the Holy Angels Parish Council, and was active in P.E.O. International Organization for Women, and Concho Valley Retired Teachers Association. She also enjoyed volunteering at Shannon Hospital each week and worked as the Wedding Coordinator at Holy Angels Church.

In retirement, she loved spending time with her family and friends, attending community events, volunteering, and baking. In 1980, when she heard that San Angelo was to be the summer training site for the Houston Oilers, her favorite team, she was ecstatic. Of her many acts of service, she is likely most notably known for the treats she baked and shared with her colleagues, friends, fellow volunteers, and family. She was always looking for a new and interesting recipe to try.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Arthur B. Hobbs of San Angelo; her daughter Brenda (Hobbs) Wellen and husband Don of San Angelo; son Arthur B. Hobbs and wife Robin of Midland; son Andrew B. Hobbs and wife Gemma of Sarasota, Florida; and her daughter, Amanda (Hobbs) Fox and husband Charles “Phil” of Las Vegas, Nevada. Her grandchildren and their spouses include, Ashley N. (Hobbs) Scott and husband Rusty; Andrew B. Hobbs, Jr. and wife Allison; Austin C. Hobbs; Zoe DePrang; Darby (Sutton) Hoschouer and husband Thaddeus; Courtney (Sutton) Anstey and husband Sean; Arthur N. Sutton; Sarah K. Hobbs; and Claire E. Hobbs. Great grandchildren include Kinley Rose Baylor, Brooklyn R. Scott, Brielle N. Scott, Ace W. Connor, and Iris M. Hoschouer. She is also survived by her brother, James D. “Jim” MacLea and family of the North Texas area, and Cousin Ida Lee Wootten and family of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Baynes kept a framed cross-stitched piece next to her dresser from her mother that read, “Baynes – her heart is her roadmap,” and it’s true. She was kind, generous, and always willing to help in whatever way she was capable. She gave of herself until there was nothing left to give. We will miss her all the years of our lives.

Donations can be made in memory of Baynes to the Concho Valley Home for Girls or the Pregnancy Help Center of the Concho Valley.

Mass for Baynes will be held at Holy Angels Church in San Angelo on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Father Santiago Udayar and Deacon Walter Hammons will be the celebrants. The Hobbs family would like to thank all their friends and extended family, former and current colleagues, and those who knew Baynes for your thoughts, prayers, calls, texts, emails, and visits over the last week.

Family and friends can share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Memorial Service

Thursday, June 29, 2023

11:00AM

Holy Angels Catholic Church 
2309 A & M 
San Angelo, TX 76904