"Esta es una carta para mi abuelita desde la tierra para el cielo: Hola abuelita. Soy Raulito. Espero que estes bien en donde sea estás. Desde tu partida he estado triste. Yo se que estás un mejor lugar con el Señor. Entiendo que las cosas aveces no son como uno lo espera. Te extraño mucho. Nunca voy a olvidar las llamadas que hacíamos, el viaje a Virginia que tomamos y los viajes a la playa que siempre íbamos cuando estábamos en Virginia. Quiero decir que mi abuelita es una persona noble, amorosa y una mujer ejemplar para todos. Te quiero mucho. Nunca voy a olvidar cuando me decías, ?Te quiero mucho mi kangurito. Beso y abrazos de tu abuela.? Espero algún día verte de nuevo entre las nubes con Diosito. Te quiero mucho, Tu kangurito, Raul "
In loving memory of
Maria Andrea Cox
February 13, 1941 - October 31, 2020
Maria Andrea Cox, 79, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to the Lord's side on October 31, 2020. She entered this world on February 13, 1941 in Olanchito, Yoro, Honduras born to Eulalio and Felipa.
In Honduras she lived an extraordinary life. She was a grade schoolteacher to many children, a nurse, and a seamstress. Andrea was an active member of her community helping to fund building the church San Juan Bautista in El Porvenir, her hometown. A member of the school board always advocating for her students and their parents.
She immigrated to the United States in 1979 and began to build a life for herself and her children. She lived in Austin, Texas since 1981 and worked for several native Austin families. Andrea was always learning and earned her GED while she was working. She was a home keeper for so many families until she retired in 2008.
Faith was particularly important to Andrea. She was a dedicated member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was always helping with services, reading scripture and a member of the choir every Sunday.
Andrea was a strong woman and was beloved by everyone who met her. Selfless is the perfect word to describe Andrea. She was always willing to put others before herself. Always looking out and protecting her children until her final days. A true matriarch and a mother to everyone. Andrea was truly exemplary of what a caring, dedicated, loving person is.
Andrea is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Sister Esther and children Cecilia and Martir.
She is survived by her children Santos, Mirian, Silvina, Jose, Antonio, 21 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, Daughter-In-Law Nidia and Son-In-Law Luis Alfonso.
Madre, Abuelita, ha dejado un vacio en nuestros corazones y se le va extrañar el resto de nuestras vidas. Sabemos que usted es nuestro angel de la guardia en el cielo y que nos volveremos a ver otra vez. Gracias por enseñarnos que es ser una persona extraordinaria.
Señor te damos gracias por habernos dado la bendicion de tenerla con nosotros por todos estos años. Q.D.D.G.
Join Maria's family in celebrating her remarkable life starting with a public visitation on Friday, November 6th, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle Texas. Maria's Funeral Services will follow on Saturday. November 7th, 2020 at St. John's Lutheran Church 409 W. Ben White Blvd, Austin at 1:00 pm. A private cremation will follow.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, condolence, with Maria's family or participate in the visitation and service live stream on her On-line memorial site. Please keep Maria's family and friends in your prayers as they heal from their loss.
Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 268-8200
Tributes
"Nunca olvidaremos a la gran Niña Andrea. Gracias por todo tu amor incondicional y todas tus enseñanzas. Jamás olvidaremos todos tus ?dichos? famosos, en especial el de ?Más vale un loco que dos? "