Vesta is survived by her daughter, Mary and her husband, Randy Mellard; her son, Bert and wife, Connie Bowden, and her daughter Cherie Bowden. She was dearly loved by her nine grandchildren; Jeff, Michael, Katie, Jack, Thomas, Ben, Jarred, Christie, and Cathlyn. She was adored by her three great-grandchildren; Katelyn, Michael, and Chloe.
She will be honored at a visitation from 6-8 PM on Saturday, October 22, at Brookside Funeral Home-Cypress Creek. Her Memorial Service will be in the chapel of First Methodist Church Westchase, 10570 Westpark Drive in Houston at 1:30 PM on Sunday, October 23 with Rev. Leo Tyler officiating. The burial will be held by the family Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham, TX.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may contribute to Houston Hospice, www.houstonhospice.org.