Mary Kathryn Waldeck

Mary Kathryn Waldeck, 93, of Robert Lee, Texas went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Bridgeport, West Virginia to William Tory and Willa Morris on August 11, 1931. Mary K married the love of her life, James Robert Waldeck on August 18, 1949, and together they raised two daughters in a Christ centered home. Mary K. was a wife first, a self-taught extraordinary seamstress for her family and individuals who traveled hundreds of miles for her skills, a sensational cook which has impacted generations, and the best mother.

Mary K. was saved early in her married life. She loved teaching Sunday School and G.A.’s in her church. She worked many years at Grandmother’s House, a children’s clothing store, with LaRue Allison and Vivian Henderson tailoring clothes for the perfect fit.

Mary K. was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband James Robert Waldeck for 69 years, her sister Jean Shaffer and her daughter Debra Weaver. Those left to cherish her many memories; are daughter Sue Lankford and husband Aaron of Robert Lee, Texas, Dusty Weaver Son-in-Law of Yantis, Texas, her grandchildren, Jennifer Wright and husband Jason of Wolfforth, Texas, Lance Weaver and wife Tandy of Midland Texas, Sarilyn Shanks and husband Jake of Robert Lee, Texas, her twelve great grandchildren; Samuel, Matthew, Benjamin, Jonathan, Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jedediah Shanks, Amie and Cullyn Weaver, Bryson and Brayden Wright. We also thank Dr. Justin Jones, Dr. Erica Rabe, Robert Lee Care Center Staff, and Interim Hospice Staff for their expertise which was used in God’s perfect plan.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church at 10:00 AM with a burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.