Naela Marta Suarez Rodriguez entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at a hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 74. She was born on March 8, 1947 to Jose Natividad Suarez and Maria Ernestina Perez Suarez in Premont, Texas. Naela was a caregiver for her mother for the past 30 plus years. Throughout her lifetime, she also worked as a Secretary for Jim Wells County, Precinct 4 for over 25 years until her retirement. She then worked as a Bookkeeper with William Laughlin Farm, Gas and Oil for over 10 years.
Naela was a dedicated member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church of Premont and was the church housekeeper for many years as well as a member of the Guadalupanas. She was a faithful and good hearted person who was always willing to give without the need for anything in return. She was an avid gardener with a green thumb who loved plants. Baking was also a passion of hers and she was big on family gatherings and family time, especially with her two grandsons whom she loved dearly.
She was reunited in Heaven with her father, Jose Natividad Suarez; her husband, whom she recently lost in March, Rene Rodolfo Rodriguez, Sr.; her nephew, Alberto Suarez, Jr. and two brothers, Gavino Suarez and Alejandro Suarez.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughter, Lisa Ann Rodriguez (Luis, Sr.) Escalona of Alice, Texas; son, Rene R. (Monica) Rodriguez, Jr. of Alice; three brothers, Jose Suarez, Octaviano (Lucy) Suarez and Albert Suarez all of Premont; two grandsons, Luis Escalona, Jr. and Jonathan Escalona both of Alice; numerous nieces and nephews whom she helped raise and many extended family members and friends.
Due to the current ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, attendance for funeral services will be limited to 100 attendees and facial coverings are required.
A Rosary for both Rene and Naela will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Premont with Visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. and services will conclude with Burial at the Premont Cemetery.
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