Annie was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William T. Mach, Sr.; parents: Annie (Vlk) and Louis Pekar; brothers: Louis (Anna) and Bill; sisters: Helen (John Jurica) and Elsie (George Anders).
She is survived by sons: William T. Mach, Jr. (Rosemary), James (Vivian), Michael (Kriste); daughter: Patricia (Phil Norman); 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Annie graduated from Ennis High School in 1944 and soon became a surgical nurse assistant at the Ennis Regional Hospital. She later served the administrative needs of Dallas Baylor Hospital as a Czech language interpreter.
Annie lived and raised her family in both Dallas, TX and Louisville, KY. In 1980, she retired from F. W. Woolworth’s Company. During her life she was an active member of KJZT Society of Dallas. She served the Roman Catholic Diocese as both a Eucharistic Minister and an Altar Society member at St. Philip the Apostle Church (Dallas, TX) and St. Rita Parish (Louisville, KY). She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Madonna 1817.
In her retirement years, she had a ‘green thumb’ for a variety of plants. She was a baker of Czech pastries, with kolaches and pies being family favorites. Annie’s calling in life was known as Mother, Nana and Aunt Annie especially at the Pekar Reunions. She will always be remembered a great listener with compassion, understanding, hope and unconditional love for her family.
Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Sacred Heart Cemetery Chapel, 3900 Rowlett Road, Rowlett, TX.
Annie’s favorite charity was Catholic Charities.
Her family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of Highland Meadows Health & Rehab in Rockwall, TX for their compassionate care of Annie during her final year of life.
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