Clarice "Phil" Ophelia Albert

Ophelia (Phil) Albert passed away on March 16, 2020, at Rose Hill in Bellville, Texas.

She was born on April 5, 1924, in Lexington, Texas, to Charles and Mary Turner. Phil was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Turner, sister, Margaret Collie and husband of 54 years, Dalton (Dutch) Albert.

She attended Lexington High School, graduating in 1941 and attending Blinn College, before moving to Houston to work for Folgers Coffee Company as an office manager and shipping clerk until 1946. On March 10, 1946, she was united in marriage to Dalton Paul Albert of Bellville, Texas. This began a wonderful life of travel as he played professional baseball for the Dodgers, after being released from the Dodgers, he became head baseball coach at the University of Houston. He stayed in sports until moving to Bellville in 1957. Phil became a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where she was a very active member serving as a Sunday School teacher, Bible Study teacher, assisted with Christmas programs and was on Altar duty for 31 years.

She was also active in PTA, 4-H and Adult Leader Association, and Chairperson of Women’s Auction during the Austin County Fair. Active member of the Ladies Golf Association and Hospital Auxiliary. In later years, when she could no longer play golf, she played bridge for many years. She would go to the Kenney Store (which was the highlights of her week) on Thursday nights to play “Chicken Foot” with friends. She was still a full member at Bellville Golf course and attended luncheons and other entertainment. She drank one beer with ice which lasted about 2 hours. Her greatest pleasure of all was being with her family.

Survivors are Cindy Konesheck (Danny) of Bellville; Paul Albert (Lenora) of Alva, FL.; grandchildren: Heath (Leslie) Konesheck, Dustin Konesheck, Jessica (Chad) Fenell, Jennifer Albert and Justin Albert; extended family: Vicki (Cody) Haskett, Leigh Ann (Mat) Williams, Dalton (Bailei) Prevatt, and many great grandchildren. She is also survived by her nephew: Terry (Glenda) Collie; niece: Daune (Steve) Scarmardo; numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Friends who wish may make memorial donations to:

Allumine Hospice
4030 Hwy 6 S, Ste 101
College Station, TX 77845


St. John Lutheran Church
520 N. Holland
Bellville, TX 77418


Rose Hill Retirement Home
318 S Masonic St.
Bellville, TX 77418