Anita Jemelka

Anita M. Stavinoha, 78, of Flatonia passed away on November 18, 2008. She was born December 6, 1929, the youngest of 4 children, in Moulton, Texas to the late Emil and Mary Pelech Jemelka. She was a member of S.P.J.S.T., Altar Society, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia.
She is survived by 3 sons- Emil Stavinoha and wife Margaret of Wharton, Donald Stavinoha and wife Diana of Weimar, and Dean Stavinoha and wife Jyl of Flatonia, 6 grandchildren- Wendi Stavinoha Acosta, Shelly, Nicole, Macy, Emil Jr. and Glen Stavinoha,, and 7 great grandchildren- Alexis, Israel, Iliana and Analise Acosta, Izak Marruffo, Dyanni and Jackson Castro.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband George Stavinoha, 2 brothers- Alvin and Frank Jemelka, and sister Alice Pilat.
Pallbearers- Emil Jr., Glen, Mark, Wayne and Ricard Stavinoha, Israel Acosta, and Glen Lancaster.
Visitation will begin 3pm November 20, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home-Flatonia. Rosary will be at 7pm November 21, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel-Flatonia. Service will be 10am November 22, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia with burial to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Chen officiating.
Smith Funeral Home 128 E.5Th St. Flatonia 361-865-3311