Veronica Jolanda (Horvath) Washington

Veronica Jolanda Washington, was born January 25, 1922 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of James and Rose Fuleky Horvath. She passed from this life July 16, 2014 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 21 days. A proud Veteran of the United States Army/ Air Corps, Veronica was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. She had a love for photography and received and Arts Degree from the South West Photography School in Dallas. She had worked for Eastman Kodak Company where she was privileged to have printed original photos of the Moon Landing. She had also worked for Texas Instruments where she printed computer chips on wafers. She also worked in sales for Treasury Jewelry. Veronica received Communion and Confirmation at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio, with her final membership being at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Dallas. She enjoyed feeding her birds and cats. Veronica was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sister Claveria, Irene Sense and Elizabeth Horvath; brothers, Emery "Skelly" Horvath, Joseph "Shepka" Horvath, and a son-in-law, Rick Schultz. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Cecily Schultz of Hooks, Texas; son, Gaylord Washington and wife Karon of Garland, Texas; brother, William Horvath and wife Marie of Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren, Xaviera Seely, Derek Washington and wife Rachel, Elizabeth Thanasouk and husband Sithat, Ashley Washington, Ryan Washington and Susie Gray and husband Russell; 16 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 3 to 5 m at Restland Coppell Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11 am at Restland Coppell Chapel with burial to follow at 1:30pm at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane C. Memorial donations may be made to a Disabled American Veterans Chapter or Animal Shelter of your choice.