Maria Santos Damian

Maria Santos Damian, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 86 on April 3, 2012, surrounded by all of her family. She was born in La Calera, Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico on October 4, 1925. On April16, 1947 Maria was married to Joe Damian, Sr. They spent fifty years together raising their family in Angleton, TX She is preceded in death by her loving husband Joe Damian, Sr., grandson James Smiley, and grandson Anson Damian. Those who will continue to celebrate her life are son Joe Damian, Jr. with wife Martha of Danbury, TX, daughter Frances Parsley of Katy, TX, son John Damian with wife Ellan of Richwood, TX, son Gilbert "Joby" Damian of Livingston, TX, and daughter Helen Smiley of Houston, TX, grandchildren Ross Damian, Mark Damian, Susan Parsley, Leticia Poindexter, David Damian, Bryana Cross, Randi Damian, Donald Smiley, and Cindy Price, 12 great grandchildren, and many, many wonderful friends. Maria was well known for her love of God. She taught her children from infancy to always pray and read their Bible. Any time anyone was going through a difficult time, she always encouraged them to "pray, pray, pray". One of her favorite scriptures that she held dear to her heart and shared with everyone was Psalm 23, a Psalm of David. Her love of God and righteousness is a legacy she has passed down to her children, and grandchildren and will continue to grow in her family for all time. Maria loved taking trips to Mexico to visit family and friends. She would go as often as possible. She also loved to exercise and understood how important it was to exercise to stay healthy. No matter how tired she might be she would exercise knowing it would help her to get better. Maria Santos was also well known for her unconditional love. She would help anyone in need with no hesitation. She also loved plants and could grow anything from a seed. She had quite a green thumb. Maria loved all animals, but had a special affection for birds, cats, and dogs. It was her passion for her puppies that caused her to raise several litters by hand feeding them when it was necessary. Above all else, she loved her family! She enjoyed being with all of her grandchildren and all will miss her greatly. Her daughter Frances feels especially grateful. The sacrifices made by her parents in sending her to nursing school, were returned in great measure, recently, when she was able to give her mother the greatest care during her final days. A visitation will be held at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m. Love you, love you!! Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Maria Santos Damian, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Saturday, April 7th, 2012 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Service Information Saturday, April 7th, 2012 2:30pm, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Interment Location Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038