Graciela Leyva Ramirez

December 22, 1934 - June 21, 2022

Graciela Leyva Ramirez, 87, of Houston passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ramirez was born December 22, 1934 in Houston to Dr. Angel and Maria de Refugio Leyva. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan M. Ramirez. Graciela is survived by her children, Carlos Ramirez and Nelda Adams; grandchildren, Erin Adams, Elissa LaRochelle; sister, Gloria Davenport as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Graciela grew up in the Houston area, graduating from Sam Houston High School. She was a Scout leader and accomplished seamstress. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and later St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Graciela worked as an administrative assistant in the elementary school and church environments. She was loved by those who knew her and will be greatly missed. The Ramirez family will be present to receive friends Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 10:00 am until 11:30 am with a funeral service beginning at 11:30 am at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079. Mrs. Ramirez will be laid to rest with her husband at VA Houston National Cemetery following chapel services. Visit www.DettlingFuneral.com to leave words of condolence for the family.