She was the youngest of three children. As a child, she had an easy temperament and was very loving. She was very attached to her father for being the youngest. One of her favorite hobbies growing up was reading books and this continued on as an adult. In high school, she enjoyed playing the flute in band amongst other activities such as the National Honor Society.
At St. Mary’s University, Azhmir excelled academically as a dual major in English and Spanish. She also served in numerous leadership roles including the Editor in Chief of the campus paper and as President of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. This is where she became friends with a young man named John, who later became her husband.
After graduating from St. Mary’s University, Azhmir started teaching with Teach for America in San Antonio. She excelled as a third grade teacher for four years before moving to DFW and starting with Kipp Charter Schools. Azhmir cared deeply about all of the students and families she worked for and she took great pride in ensuring they received a quality education. Azhmir was a dedicated worker, a loving aunt, a fantastic friend, the best sister, an affectionate wife, and a God-fearing woman. Although she is no longer with us, she will be missed by every person she touched.
Azhmir is survived by her husband John, her daughter Salome, sister and brother Astrid and Armando, mother and father Esther and Armando, nieces and nephews Paola, Azalea, Aylai, Aries, and Avian.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moorebowenroad.com for the Acosta family.
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