Mary Julia Caraway

Mary Julia Caraway, 86, of San Angelo, passed away, February 17, 2018. She was born to Frank and Juanita Ramirez on December 5, 1931 in Alpine, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Ann and John Mott, their children and spouses, along with their children; John J. Mott and Tony Fortier with Nathan, Gabby, Anna and Chris; George Michael and Susie Mott with Jessica, Allison, Sarah and Samantha; Mary Ann Mott with Victoria and Ann Marie. Another daughter, Barbara Jo and Marty Arquette with their children and spouses along with their children; Veronica Elaine and Jarrod Stritt and Jacui Arquette Paison with Max. Her son, Ernest Jesse and Sherri Higgins; Jesse’s Children and spouses along with their children; Jessica and Brandon Campos with Avery and Blue; Sarah Higgins with Reece; and Katie Nicole Higgins. Another son, William Cowen and Carol Higgins, Bill’s children and spouses along with their children; Derek and Torreya Higgins with Bryston, Hayden, Hadlee and Bazleah; Heather and Uriah Rain with Eliana; Paden and Katie Higgins with Tyler, and Hunter Higgins with William Rivers, Kathrine Leeann, and Christian Sky. As well as her son, John David and wife Kristine Caraway with their children, Madalyn Rose Caraway and Jacob Ryan Abalos Caraway. Our mother, Mary was the oldest of 14 children. She was one tough woman who gave back as much as she received good or bad. All of her children have had health issues come up over the last couple of years and we’d all joke that she was going to outlive us all. Having graced our earth for 86 years she had the opportunity to travel to Kentucky, Michigan, Arizona, Florida, and California where we’ve all lived at some points in our own lives. However, she never got to New Hampshire where Jesse and Bill lived for a few years. Mom lived every day to the fullest and she will be missed. In closing there is a phrase from a George Strait song that is befitting her memorial, “Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away” mom you lived a good long life and your death took the breath out of us all. We love you and will think of you often. A memorial rosary service for Mary will be held at 6 PM, Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 10 AM, Monday, February 26, 2018 in Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home.