She leaves behind five children, Norma Smolik (Luke), Joyce Foster, Buck Karl (Pauline), Mark Karl (Stephanie), and Bobbie Stiles. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, her brother, Bob Morrow and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Karl, Sr., parents, Sam and Nora Morrow and son-in-law, T. C. Foster.
Our mother was known for her cooking abilities, and the table was always full of our friends. She was a member of Stratton Primitive Baptist Church where she attended her entire life. She loved singing at the church, but could not carry a tune. We always said mother was a funeralizer. She went to every funeral, so she could talk with all of her cousins and get caught up with on the families. We always said you had to be from a small community to appreciate a funeral. We would like to thank Mr. Ennis and Rosemary, Twin Pines Nursing Home and Crown Hospice for all their help.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, August 24th at Rosewood Funeral Chapel in Victoria. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25th at 10:00 am at Stratton Primitive Baptist Church in Stratton, Texas, with Brother Jeb Owens officiating. Burial will be at Alexander Cemetery. Lunch will be served at church following the graveside services.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Brent Smolik, Derrick Foster, Luke Smolik and Kenny Karl, and great-grandsons, Will Smolik and Johnny Edgeller. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Smolik, Railey Morrow and Mark Anthony Karl.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stratton Primitive Baptist Church, 9073 FM 1447 East, Cuero, Texas, 77954, or the donor’s choice.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
