Evelyn Marie Beeler Foyt

Evelyn Marie Beeler Foyt, 94, of Houston, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 7, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Marie, as most people knew her, was born in Houston on September 28, 1927, to William and Emma Pearl Tyler Beeler. After her mother became ill and died of TB in 1930, she was raised by her grandparents, James Robert and Elizabeth Beeler Sr. Her Grandpa was very special to her and they loved each other dearly.

Marie graduated from Lamar High School in 1945. She was employed by Cravens, Dargen & Co., an insurance agency. She enjoyed bowling and dancing which is where she met Joseph R. Foyt, Sr. They married on September 5, 1948 and went on to have four children. Joe was a machinist by trade and together, him and Marie, began their business, Foyt & Co., in their garage in 1954. For the next 50+ years, she served as the bookkeeper/secretary and did her part to keep the company going.

Marie was an active member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. She was involved in many aspects of service such as their Fall Festival as well as being an active member of the Altar Society into her 90’s. She was a member of the KJZT #32, Catholic Daughter’s, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Marie organized and coordinated the USS Hinsdale ship reunions, which is the ship her husband, Joe, served on during WWII. She and Joe attended these reunions for many years where she also served as

secretary/treasurer. She was even awarded the USS Hinsdale Honorary Yeoman First Class. She also loved the Houston Astros.

Marie was loved by many and will truly be missed by many. Until we meet again, fly high sweet angel.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Foyt Sr. She is survived by her four children: Beverly Foyt, Phyllis Chatman and husband, Norman Sr., Joseph Foyt Jr. and wife, Bev, all of Houston, and Pam Estes and husband, Lindell, of Mason. Nine grandchildren: Norman Chatman, Jr., Natalie Evans and husband, Aaron, Clint Foyt and wife Alisha, Tara Pratt and husband, Jeremy, Jeremy Estes, Adam Estes, Nicole Banks and husband, Josh, Brittany Chevalier and husband, Andrew, and Dillon Estes and wife Liege. Fourteen great grandchildren: Laine and Logan Bundrick, Parker and Wyatt Foyt, Amelia, Ryan, and Kenny Pratt, Hunter, Luke and Beau Banks, Hannah, Emma, and James Chevalier, and Lohan Estes. She is also survived by nieces Dorothy Tilotta, and husband, Charles, and their family, Patricia Mitchell, and husband, Tommy, and their family, Glen Beeler, a cousin, and her church family.

Pallbearers are Clint Foyt, Tara Pratt, Jeremy Estes, Dillon Estes, Aaron Evans, and Jeremy Pratt. Honorary pallbearers are: Norman Chatman Jr., Adam Estes, Josh Banks, Andrew Chevalier, Gary Lenz and A.J. Foyt, Jr. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Lorraine George, her caregiver, and Devotion Hospice.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 18 at 4 pm with the Rosary to follow at 5 pm and visitation to continue afterwards until 6 pm at Waltrip Funeral Home at 1415 Campbell Rd. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 19, at 10 am at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery at 3502 N. Main St.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Jerome Catholic Church building fund (8825 Kempwood; Houston, TX 77055) or the charity of your choice.