Mary Virginia Zavist
Mary Virginia Zavist, 64, of Houston, Texas passed away on September 18, 2024. Mary was born on July 2, 1960, to Rosemary Wilcox and Calvin Huckabay in Columbus, Mississippi. Mary was a resident of Houston for most of her life. She was a teacher at Hamilton Middle School, and she attended St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary Billingsley, her stepfather, Larry Billingsley, and her father, Dr. Calvin Huckabay.
Mary is survived by her husband, Thomas More Zavist, of 36 years. Her cousins, John Schuyler Wilcox and Stanley E. Wilcox, her half-brother, William Robert Billingsley and his wife, Riza.
There will be a funeral service at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, TX. In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to Casa de Esperanza in Houston.
I am so sorry to learn of Jenny’s (Mary Virginia’s) passing. Back in 1972, we became friends as 7th graders at St. Anne Catholic School (Houston, TX). When Jenny married Tom on October 17, 1987, I was the maid of honor. I am grateful Jenny and I had a good catch-up visit last July.
Heartfelt condolences to Tom and family from Cathy (Rimlinger) Colburn
Mindy and I send our condolences and we’ll be making a contribution in lieu of sending flowers.
Healing Prayer to St. Jude. Most Holy Apostle, Saint Jude, patron saint of impossible causes, I place myself in your care. With fervent trust and confidence, I seek your heavenly intercession. Pray for me in my times of need. Help me realize each day that I am not alone when facing sickness, disease, suffering or sorrow.