Evelyn Irene Watz, 94, passed away on November 18, 2014. She was born to Johanna and Ed Kresta on September 23, 1920, in Moravia, Texas, near Hallettsville. She grew up on the family farm outside of El Campo, Texas.
Her life centered on faith, family, friends and good food. For twenty-four years she worked at the family restaurant The Green Beanery in Beaumont, where she was known for her gracious hospitality and delicious desserts. Her heartfelt compliments and smile welcomed all who entered the business. Evelyn loved to travel near and far with friends and family and never refused an invitation for a vacation.
She was an active member of St. Jude parish and several Czech heritage associations.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Roy Watz; her parents; and two sisters, Sylvia Holub and Hattie Pavlu. She is survived by daughter, Carolyn Wood; son, Glenn Watz of Beaumont; granddaughters, Shelly Wood Felton of The Woodlands and Krin Wood Mock and her husband, Billy, of Kingwood; great-grandchildren, Colby, Kyndall, Kinsey and Cameron Felton, and Cory and Nicole Mock; sister, Addie Lee Knebel of El Campo; and eleven nieces and nephews. Memories of Mom, Eva, Grammie, GG, Aunt Evelyn will be treasured forever.
A Rosary for Mrs. Watz will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with her gathering to follow until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2014, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2014, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. Her graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon, at Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo.
Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Some Other Place, P.O. Box 0843, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
