Pilar Ramon Mejia

She is preceded in death by her loving son Ernest Mejia and her former husband of 30 years, Narciso Mejia; parents, four sisters and four brothers.

Remaining as survivors are her loving daughters, Linda Davila, Teresa Tijerina, Pearl Mejia, and Connie Riddle; her sister Janie; 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, various nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Though she had a large family, she was still expected to work in the fields alongside her siblings. Her father grew cotton, peanuts, corn and beans to name a few, and she was responsible to oversee and properly care for all farm animals as well as operate farm equipment. Therefore, she was not able to finish high school and at the age of 17 it was time for her to move to the city and look for employment. She soon found home with a married sister and became a baby-sitter to many of her nieces and nephews before finding a permanent job. This would prove beneficial when she started her family and had many baby-sitters to choose from.

In 1944 she met her husband-to-be through a good friend while they were on leave. They soon became pen pals while he served overseas during WWII. In 1946 they were married in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Charlotte. The first child was born the next year and four followed. She was happy rearing five children; though after the 3rd child she did work at Miller Curtain Company briefly. At home, she made fresh tortillas for every meal; sewed dresses, blouses, slacks, costumes, etc., many times going without herself until all were properly clothed. Being good friends with the neighbors in South San Antonio, she was asked and agreed to clean the ill neighbor’s house to make ends meet. When the youngest started school, she went to work, again at Miller Curtain Company. She made prom dresses from fabric purchased at Miller. In the 50’s, she loved making petticoats. After witnessing all her children graduate from high school, she felt she needed to achieve the same and obtained her GED at the age of 52.

It was at this time, she became an entrepreneur in the creation of a ceramic shop in her back yard. She was very artistic and very successful in this venture. Also, several years later she began a smaller venture in offering and selling gold and silver jewelry.

The family will miss her dearly for she was the anchor of the family, especially during the holidays. She was lovingly called “Momo” by all the grandchildren. The entire family would come (to her) home to enjoy her meals but especially her home-made tamales. She always decorated her home for Christmas, and it was truly a winter wonderland with a small village, wall decorations, religious figurines and a Christmas tree with vintage as well as homemade ornaments from the children as well as grand children

She was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church from 1957 - 1988 where she volunteered in church activities. She became a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in 1988 to present where she was a Eucharistic Minister, member of The Legion of Mary, Catholic Daughters of America, The Guadalupanas and a performer for the St. Gregory the Great Line Dancers who performed at nursing homes and various festivals. Though she may be gone she will forever remain in our hearts. We love you Mother.