Minerva Sheldon Vera 89, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Minerva attended Del Mar College where she obtained certification for Paraprofessional and worked for Corpus Christi Independent School District for 23 years. She worked in the clothing industry before transitioning to a Paraprofessional for Corpus Christi Independent School District. She was an active member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and a member of Guadalupanas, Catholic Daughters, a Eucharistic Minister, and other organizations in the church. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed the love of her family. Minerva will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Minerva was preceded in death by her husband: Paul S. Vera, Sr, her beloved daughter/our sister: Joyce Vera Guerrero, her parents: Florentino, Sr. and Frances Sheldon, her sister: Cissi Allen, her brothers: Albert Sheldon, Sr, and Florentino Sheldon, Jr., and many other family members.
She is survived by her children: Jo Ann Vera-Claus, Paul S. Vera, Jr, Retired SFC US Army, Phillip S. Vera (Noemi.) Also surviving are her sister Frances Mendez, 13 grandchildren (spouses) and 15 great grandchildren, and many other family members.
We would like to extend our thanks to the nurses and doctors of Spohn Shoreline Hospital for taking care of our dear mother to the very end.
Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Funeraria Del Angel-Memorial Holly Chapel. A rosary to be recited at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Ss. Cyril and Methodius. Rites of a Christian burial will be celebrated right after the rosary at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Vera family.
