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Dorothy Marie "Nina" Svoboda Sowa
4 Aug 1934 – 2 Nov 2019
| Birth | 4 Aug 1934 |
| Death | 2 Nov 2019 |
| Cemetery | Guardian Angel Cemetery Wallis , Austin County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Carolyn Brinkmeyer on 07 Nov 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204433441 |
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The Sealy News, November 6, 2019: Dorothy " Nina" Sowa age 85, of Wallis, Texas, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Eagle Lake, TX. Dorothy was born August 4, 1934 to Emmanuel C. Svoboda (WW1 veteran) and Clara Uhyrek Svoboda. Dorothy attended Guardian Angel Catholic School and Wallis High School. She married the love of her life, Leon Steve Sowa October 1951. They lived in Columbus, Texas for a short time, then made their home in Wallis, TX. Dorothy attended Guardian Angel Catholic Church and served as a Catholic Daughter for many years. Dorothy worked in transportation for over 30 years with Brazos ISD. She truly loved making sure the children got where they needed to be safely. She attended many extracurricular activities; driving the students and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports was fulfilling to her. Dorothy loved to cook and would welcome anyone in for a warm meal. Dorothy is survived by brother, Henry Jo Svoboda and only child, George Leon Sowa; four grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Duane Sowa of Madisonville TX, Krissa Sowa and significant other, Jeremy Smith, of Sweeny TX, Travis Sowa and his wife, Amanda, of Orchard, TX, and Afton Sowa of Willis, TX. Dorothy is also survived by seven great-grandchildren that she loved as well, Holly, Neveah, Kyle, Rileigh, Casey and Justin. Dorothy leaves a special place in all our hearts including all her nieces, nephews and many faithful friends. She is preceded in death by husband, Leon Steve Sowa (Koren War Veteran); brother, Bill Svoboda; and only sister, Georgia Svoboda Valerian. A visitation with the family was held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at 10 a.m. Interment followed at Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek & Sons Funeral Home, 122 North First Street, Wallis, TX 77485; 979-478-6311; www.knesekfuneralhome.com.
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