Mavis M. Weaver

Mavis M. Weaver was born July 1, 1921 in Havana, Arkansas and passed away Dec. 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, John C. Weaver; mother, Era Weaver; brothers, Foy, Ermic, Winfard, and Doyle; sisters, Hazel, Vivian, Alma and Naomi. She is survived by her sister Geneva, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 22 at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home at 7990 George Bush Turnpike. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 12:30. Burial will be at Laurel Land.

Mavis was eight years old when the family left Arkansas and moved near Elk City, Oklahoma. After finishing high school, Mavis began her work life which was long and successful, due not only to her capability but also because she was loyal and dependable on the job.

Her first job was wrapping butter at the Armour Creamery in Elk City. Her starting salary was thirty-five cents an hour with a raise to forty cents while there.

During World War 2, she worked at North American Aviation in Grand Prairie, Texas as a riveter and spot welder on warplanes. When the war ended in 1945, she returned to Oklahoma until the family moved to Texas in January of 1947.

Mavis worked for C & S Manufacturing Company for about six years and then went to work for the Simplicity Pattern Company. While there, she heard of an opening at the Gardner Hotel Supply and went to work for them until the company was bought out by Watson Food Service Industries and she continued working for them. She worked for a total of thirty five years for the Gardner and Watson companies, first as billing clerk, then as secretary to the credit manager, and lastly as supervisor of the bookkeeping department.

Mavis retired in 1992. After retirement, she became involved in researching our family’s history which has produced a wealth of information for future generations.

Mavis was truly a resilient person. She somehow managed to see the bright side of things and portray a hopeful attitude, even in times of great stress. She had a compassionate and giving nature, especially with the family, and seemed to be the glue that held everyone together.

The most important event in Mavis’s life happened on September 30, 1946 when she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. She never wavered in her faith and was an example of a true believer. We will always dearly miss her, but are comforted by knowing she is now with Christ and is rejoicing in His Presence.