Mary Virginia Edick

October 27, 1935 - August 27, 2015

Mary Virginia Stanistreet Edick, 79, of Houston passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. She was born in Syracuse, NY on October 27, 1935 to William and Nellie Stanistreet. She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers and sisters, her beloved husband Gus and son Tim. She is survived by her children, Gus, Barry & wife Stacy, Sheila, Tommy & wife Hope, Katy; grandchildren, Erin, Kevin, Brian, Rachel, Mary, Corey, Annie, Tyler; great granddaughter, Terra; brothers, Bobby Stanistreet, Paul Stanistreet & wife Nancy, Barry Stanistreet & wife Sharon as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Mary grew up in the Syracuse area and studied nursing at LeMoyne University. Gus’ work moved the family to Houston in 1969 where they raised their 6 children. Mary had a very strong Catholic faith and was a long time member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She was a kind, empathetic person who loved her family and friends unconditionally. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy and trivia. Mary loved a great joke, a great book and a great breeze. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Mary was loved by those who knew her and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. A reception will follow Holy Mass on the church grounds. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Mary’s memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, www.namigreaterhouston.org/donate_now