Millie Frances Svrcek, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward A. Svrcek and is survived by her five daughters Cindy Duca (James); Teresa Caviness; Judy Croll (Daniel); Tricia Salyer (Ken); and Sandy Atkinson (Andrew). She was blessed to have 15 grandchildren, Andrew Duca (Meg), David Duca, Laura Duca-Fiusco (Fabio), Rebecca Duca; Jeremy Caviness (Tammy); Nathan Croll, Joseph Croll (Christina), Katelyn Croll; Ashley Salyer Greene (Jimmy), Thomas Salyer, Ken Salyer III (Elisha); Maddie Atkinson, Mason Atkinson, Avery Atkinson and Owen Atkinson. She was also preceded in death by one great-grandson and survived by seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Kaufman, Texas, she grew up on a farm with her 8 siblings. In early adulthood she moved to Dallas and worked at Great American Reserve Life Insurance Company. It was in Dallas that she met the love of her life at a dance at the Czech Hall. Her greatest source of pride and joy was her 5 daughters and their families. She was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was a devoted Catholic, reciting the rosary daily with her family, even reciting prayers and the rosary in her final days. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, sewing and fishing. In later years, especially as her mobility faltered, she could be found at her desk happily working on her coloring pages, especially flower and Christmas images.
The family wishes to thank the staff and many caregivers at Ventana by Buckner which has been her home for the past two years and Freedom Hospice who provided loving care.
Visitation will take place at Calvary Hill Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 19th, with a Rosary beginning at 12:00 noon followed by a funeral Mass and interment at 1:00 p.m. with Msgr. Milam Joseph officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution be made in her honor to Catholic Charities of Dallas at www.ccdallas.org.
