Soila "Viola" M Jacobo

May 16, 1933-June 11, 2024

Soila "Viola" M Jacobo went home to our Heavenly Father on June 11, 2024. She was 91 years young.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Anselmo; her parents, Felipa and Desiderio Molina; her baby, Jose Molina; her 10 siblings and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her children: Anselmo; Julie Hernandez (Gilbert); Mona Rivera (Mario) and Viola AzZani (Christopher). Her grandchildren: Monique Hayashi (Chris); Tamara Haas (Douglas); Jowanna Rodriguez (Jesus); Tatiana Mosher (Austin) and Mario Rivera Jr. (Kylea). Her great grandchildren: Lyla C. Haas; Jaycob G. Rodriguez; Caleb A. Hayashi; Julianna H. Rodriguez; Amaya I. Hayashi and Douglas D. Haas V.

Viola was born on May 16,1933 in DeWitt County and grew up in the Yorktown/Baytown area in South Texas. In her youth, she loved riding her horse, Cinnamon and jumping in the creek from her tree swing She was given her nickname, Viola, from her brother, Jim.

Viola moved to Odessa, Texas in 1948. She helped work the family farm until she was older. She received her cosmetology license and began working in that field for some years. Later, she became a Shaklee Vitamin Distributor. She continued with her Shaklee throughout her life. Viola was also a translator for several Attorneys in Odessa.

Viola married Anselmo in 1954. They were married for 63 years at the time of his death. Viola raised four children with much faith, love, encouragement and gave much wisdom. She will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers are Gilbert Hernandez, Christopher AzZani, Mario Rivera, Jesus Rodriguez, Mario Rivera Jr., and Xavier (Butch) Mungia.

Special thanks to Home Hospice, Nora Cardova and Mary Garay for the special care that was given to our beloved Mother.

A visitation for Viola will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, 601 N Alleghaney Ave, Odessa, Texas 79761. A rosary will occur Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM, 601 N Alleghaney Ave, Odessa, Texas 79761. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 612 E 18th Street, Odessa, TX 79761. A committal service will occur Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Ector County Cemetery, 300 S Dixie Blvd, Odessa, Texas 79761.