Grace Adele Novak
October 5, 1928 – October 3, 2024
Grace Adele Novak, 95, passed away peacefully in her home in Dickinson, Texas, just shy of her 96th birthday. A devoted educator, Grace began her career running an in-home daycare and later became a beloved Montessori teacher, leaving a lasting impact on countless students.
Grace had an adventurous spirit, celebrating her 90th birthday by skydiving over Galveston Island. She was also an avid reader who cherished time with family and friends, and she rarely missed her 5 o’clock wine and cheese.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband Norbert “Norb” Novak, Sr, sons, Norbert “John” Novak, Jr., Timothy “Tim” Novak, and Terrance “Terry” Novak.
Grace is survived by her daughter Cecelia “Cissy” Schmitt and husband Henry; her grandchildren, Anna Novak, Jonathan Novak (Delia), Ashley Smith, Sarah Novak, Brighton Schmitt (Kathleen), Katie Villalobos (Mark), Tabitha Schmitt, Hannah Acevado-Hernandez (Jhovanny); and great grandchildren, Lilly, Mark, Ezra, Ellson, Eli, Ember, and Esther. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, her dear sister-friends, Mary and Rose, and her cherished cat, Cali.
Services will be held at Shrine of the True Cross Church on Tuesday, October 8th. The rosary will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a brief visitation, and the funeral mass at 11:00 AM, officiated by Father Larry Wilson. Lunch will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the True Cross Building Fund in her memory.
So sorry for your loss. What a blessing to have such a long life. I wish your family comfort during this time and wisdom in the days ahead❤️🙏
She’s with her family now Cissy and she will be looking down guiding you everyday. She was a strong caring woman and may God comfort you and those close to you.
Danny & Melanie Novak
Grace taught both of my children at Rainbow House 30+ yrs ago and the youngest spent many an afternoon with her and Norm until I got off work. She was my facebook friend and my patient for years. She was sharp and interactive until this past year. Always positive in her posts. I loved her!
She will be truly missed by so many. What an amazing and strong woman she was…. I love you Aunt Grace.
Lovely lady full of fun. It has been a joy for me to know you. Cissy God bless you for the way you have taken care of you mom.
Rest in peace, my beautiful friend…
Lovely lady, up until a few years ago, she was reading to the Pre-K students. They loved it.
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers of strength and comfort to my friend Cissy and family.
Rest in heaven Mrs. Novak, it was a pleasure working with you!!!🥰
We are so sad to learn of Mrs. Novak’s passing. All 3 of my children were blessed to be in her magical classroom at Rainbow House. They can still remember all the special things she did with each one of them to learn. The United States Maps, the body part lessons, the poems they memorized, learning units, how to take apart the faucet and put it back together…..the list goes on. Each of us smile with a gleam in our eyes as we remember her voice, her patience, and her love. Thank you for sharing you mother with all of us. She always hold a special place in our hearts. Oh how I wish my Grandkids had a chance to meet her.