Tracie Marie Smajstrla

She was preceded in death by both parents and 3 brothers, Raymond, Albin, and John Kallus.

Tracie is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Edward H. Smajstrla; daughter, Monica Greene and husband Richard; grandchildren, Christina Greene and Jonathan Greene and his wife Leslie Greene and great-grandchild, Charlotte Greene, and many other loving family members and friends.

Tracie was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, she will be missed by everyone that knew her. She had a variety of interests, which included Polka dancing, sewing, and traveling the world. She was a member of the Red and White Polka Club, The American Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary, SPJST Fraternal Order and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

Tracie semi-retired in 1989, from her 37 years of being in retail, notably as a buyer with their Ben Franklin Variety Stores and grocery and fabric stores. She was very devoted to her family and spent most of her time in retirement enjoying her family and grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. John Vianney Catholic Church-mass intentions.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079, from 4:30 p.m. to 730 p.m., with a Vigil Service and Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.