Olga went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2019. Born in Bessmay, Texas, on April 14, 1920, she was the daughter of Frank Foyt and Annie (Hanicak) Foyt. Both her parents immigrated from Czechoslovakia at an early age and neither could speak English, but learned quickly. As their children started school, their mother told Olga and her siblings America was their home and they must learn English.
After graduation from Edna high school, Olga moved to Houston to attend Smalley’s Business School and became a professional career woman in Insurance Management. She lived and worked in Harlingen and Corpus Christi before settling in San Antonio. She retired from USAA after 25 years of service and continued to serve as a volunteer, participating in various functions and benefits. She loved San Antonio and was happy to call it home.
Olga was a faithful member of Castle Hill Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was active in the Nursery, Women’s Mission Union, Children’s Training Union, Prayer Chapel, Sunday School, Telephone Ministry, MOPS and served on the search committees for Choir Director and for Assistant Pastors. She also supported Castle Hills Christian School for many years. She was a member of Womens Prayer International, hosting monthly Bible Study in her home for over 20 years.
She enjoyed watching the Aggies, Cowboys and Spurs. She had an infectious smile and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Chester A. Slimp, Jr.; her parents, Frank and Annie Foyt; her sisters, Pauline Foyt and Vera Ann Siraki; her brothers, Anton Foyt and John Foyt; brothers-in-law, Ernest Siraki, Cecil Ellison and sister-in-law Minnie Foyt.
She is survived by her sister, Clara Marie Ellison, her sister-in-law Annette Foyt Harris, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice for the exceptional care that Olga received, along with her wonderful caretaker Drexell (Pinky) Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill Christian School, Aggie Park, Southeast Texas Hospice or your favorite charity.
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