Mary Jo Marek (Nana), 73, gained her angel wings on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Waco.
Visitation: 3-5pm Sunday February 6, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 1pm Monday, February 7, 2022, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating.
Mary Jo Marek (Nana) was born March 26,1948, in Crockett to parents, Joseph and Ora Bell Goldhagen. She was a loving wife, mother and Nana. She married Ladis Marek in Waco and they had 3 children together. She was deeply involved in helping others. She enjoyed working at the Food Pantry at Church of The Open Door. She loved to sing and play the Piano, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her family and friends will always remember her as a caring and loving person. She loved attending church and spending time with family and friends. She was affectionately known to everyone as “Nana”.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ora Bell Goldhagen; brothers, Bobby Goldhagen, James L Powell, Joe Powell, Lawrence Powell, Donald Powell, John Powell, and David Powell.
Survivors include husband, Ladis Marek of Waco; children, Robert Marek of Waco, and Ladis (Joe) Marek and wife Amy of West, Lisa Marek Grismore and husband Ron of Waco; grandchildren, Lora Jones and husband De Marcus, Scott Marek and wife Charity, Marlana Grismore, Kyle Marek, and Karsen Marek; great grandchildren, Matthew Jones and Sutton Marek; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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I’m so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing! Many hours of singing together and sharing love of family. I know she’s in a better place and fellowshipping with her mom and dad and Bobby! God blessed your family with Nana!
Thank you so much
I’m so sorry, she was trully an amazing lady and aunt. I will have you all in my prayers. She will be seeing her mom, dad and all of those brothers of hers. Tell them all hi for me Aunt Mary
Thank You cuz.
My Favorite Aunt Mary!
Can’t believe you are gone. I’m gonna miss you so much. I know you are heaven having a family reunion and dancing with Jesus. Hug my mom & dad for me. I’ll see you again one day!
Love you so much!
Your niece, Laura
Thank you. She loved you Leon
took care of mary at wesley woods in hewitt i loved her singing mary was one of my favorite residents CNA at wesley woods
So thankful that she was so cared for
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Ms. Mary a couple of times at various family functions. But she was so sweet and quite spunky/sassy. Just like the rest of her family:) Sending prayers!
Avery Conn
– Friend of Jenna Powell’s
We appreciate all the prayers thank You
I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Prayers for comfort and peace during this time. She was a wonderful woman and very friendly.
We appreciate your prayers thank You
I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a wonderful, faithful, loving lady who we’ve known for many years. She always had a quick smile, quick wit and open arms for those in her presence. Sincere condolences to Ladis and family.
She really cared for you and Theresa.