Maria Nereida Medlock, age 45, passed away July 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation: 2:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco, Tx
Funeral Service: 3:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco, Tx
Graveside Service: 10:00 AM Friday, July 22, 2022 at Faulkenberry Cemetery, Groesbeck, Tx
Maria was born June 6, 1977 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Maria Rodriquez and Feliciano Rivera. She came to the United States and settled in Groesbeck Tx. In 1997 she graduated from Groesbeck High School. She had four kids and a bonus child. In 2010 Maria married her soulmate, Anthony Medlock. She later continued her education and attended McLennan Community College to further her career in health care and continued to take care of others until her illness progressed. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her children and most importantly, her new grandson.
Maria was preceded in death by her son, Jacob D’Shaun Ybarra; stepfather, Lorenzo “Dove” Aparicio; and in-laws, Ethel “Granny” Williams, Claudia Jean “Mama” Medlock and Dwayne Walker.
She is survived by her parents, Maria Rodriquez and Feliciano Rivera; children, Alitza (Jason) Miller; Triana (Darrius) Medlock, Estephan Hickey and Warner Horton; grandchildren, Prince D’Shaun Ybarra, Kingston Tameir Busby, D’Andra Trevon Minnitt, Jr, and Da’Karai Anthony Minnitt; siblings, Beatris Rivera, Jose Rivera, Abelardo Aparicio, Janie Aparicio, Neftaly Rivera, Stephanie Rivera, Jacqueline Rivera, Selena Rivera and John Rivera; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Beverly, Terri, Patricia, Tasha Medlock, Clyde Medlock and Deshaun Medlock and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers will be Joan Galvan, Broderick Forge, Angel Palomin, C.J Jefferson, Martel Jefferson, Leonard Joiner, Lorenzo Ybarra, Cliff Jones and Robbie Jefferson.
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 Maria! She will be missed!
To the family of Maria – Maria was a dear classmate of mine. She was such a kind soul and I cherish the days and years of knowing her.
May God give you all strength, peace and understanding in days to come.
May God bless you all 💜🙏🏽
It’s not going to be the same without you sister in law….I’m really going to miss u😘
My condolences to the family and friends of Maria. You all are in my prayers
I am so sorry for your loss praying for you all always ❤ a true friend and Angel 😇 🙏🏼 has gone 💔 😢 🙏🏼 to Heaven I love you Maria and you will always have a place in my heart ❤ 💙 💜 💖 💗 and you will be well missed RIP 🙏🏼 my sister God bless you all always ❤ 🙏🏼
Dear Medlock family, The Baylor Scott and White Hospice Waco family would like to give you our deepest condolences with our thoughts and prayers! It was our honor to be a part with you during this time! We still care and we are still here for you! God bless you!