Beatrice Motal Dieringer, 80, of Inez passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born June 21, 1941 in Victoria, TX to the late Frank Motal, Sr. and Annie Jurena Motal. “Bea” worked as an LVN for 25 years, having spent most of her working years at DeTar Hospital in Victoria. Her early nursing years were spent at Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum, TX where she met the love of her life, Shelton. She and Shelton were married for 51 years and together operated Mid-Coast Floral for many years servicing retail florists in and around Victoria. Bea’s Catholic faith was strong and she could be found playing the organ at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez every Saturday evening. Her church family meant the world to her and she looked forward to visiting with so many of them on those Saturday evenings. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters at St. Joseph and was so proud to be part of the music ministry.
Bea was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Shelton; her sister, Pauline Sturm; brother-in-law, Herman Sturm; and an infant sister, Annie Mary.
She is survived by her children: daughters, Denise (Juan) Guerra of Corpus Christi, Charlotte (Gary) Koehler of Belton; son Mark (Grace)Dieringer of Port Lavaca; sister, Evelyn (Wayne) Dierlam; brothers, Frank (Georgia) Motal, Jr., Stephen (Susie) Motal, all of Victoria; sister-in-law Donna Lynn (Daniel) Appelt of Hallettsville and four grandchildren Courtney, Chelsea and Christopher Guerra and Dorean Dieringer, along with numerous other nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19, a “Come & Go” viewing will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Also because of COVID-19, a private rosary for family members will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez followed by a private funeral mass for family at 2:00 pm. Social distancing and face masks are required. Private burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Chris Guerra and Dorean Dieringer; nephews Buck Motal, Kyle Motal and Byron Sturm; and beloved friend Cheque Salazar. Honorary pallbearers include all other nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in “Aunt Bea’s” heart.
For those wishing to be virtually present for the rosary and Mass, both will be streamed via ZOOM and can be accessed by going to the following link:
https://tamu.zoom.us/j/95675588337
The family would like to thank Terry, nurse to Dr. Arun Jain, and Pharmacist Natalie for all your friendship and support. Additionally, words cannot express our gratitude for the kindness and care shown by the staff at Angels Home Health and DeTar ER & ICU.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 337, Inez, TX. 77968.
Words of comfort may be shared with family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
