Hattie Fojtik Poole returned to her heavenly home on August 25, 2023. Her steadfast faith in God comforted and sustained her throughout the struggles in her life. She was born in Waco, Texas to Frank and Bessie Fojtik. She married Duane Albert Poole and moved to San Antonio, Texas where they raised four children. After Duane’s death in 2012, Hattie again found love in the person of Ben Marek, her second husband.
Hattie lived a life that left a lasting legacy of love. A born leader, she not only lit up a room, she kept it purposeful and fruitful. She made the work of doing good, joyful and irresistible. She loved to sing, and dance and laugh. She made friends everywhere she went. Her beautiful smile was infectious. Because of her passion for living, nothing in life was wasted on Hattie. In everything, in every experience, she found the joy of God’s Presence. She received numerous commendations from religious and civil organizations, was the recipient of the Guardian Angel Award, and was inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame for her incredibly long list of volunteer activities that significantly improved people’s lives. To name just three, she was fearless in protecting children, and, as President of CDL, she successfully lobbied city and state governments to strengthen legislation against child pornography and put distributors of child pornography out of business. She was also Co-Founder of Guadalupe Home and the first President of Allied Women’s Center.
Hattie is dearly missed by her loved ones who celebrate the fact that she is now at peace living in the Perpetual Light of Christ and sharing in the eternal joys of everlasting life in God’s Presence. A private service will be held to celebrate Hattie’s life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Padua Place, c/o Sister Mary Ann Domagalski, 100 Peter Baque Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209.
1 John 2:17 (NIV): The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
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