Mary Lou Syrek
Mary Lou Syrek, 70, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2023, peacefully at home.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 16, 1952, she was the daughter of Marvin Eugene Brant and Margie (Motte) Brant. Mary worked at Arlanxeo as a forklift operator for many years. She loved her job very much and was proud of the work she did. Mary enjoyed taking vacations, especially on cruises where she got to travel all over. When she wasn’t working, Mary would go fishing, play slot machines, or go to flea markets. She loved her grandchildren very much and would often spend time with as much as she could. Christmas was her all-time favorite and loved when all of the family would get together. Mary was a wonderful and loving, wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Margie Brant; husband, Frank J. Syrek; sister, Donna Boone; and brother, David Eugene Brant.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Thiel of Orange, and Anthony Syrek of San Antonio; daughters, Michelle Thiel of Orange, and Angela Thiel of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jeremy Jacob Thiel, Christian Elijah Thiel, and Jaxxson Levi Thiel; siblings, Ella Bergeron, June Franzence, Nora Accosta, and Linda Kay Brant; as well as numerous other loving family and friends.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Michelle Mccray - Alexander
February 29, 2024
Michelle McCray - Alexander lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Syrek
Michelle Mccray - Alexander
February 29, 2024
We all will miss you very much at work. You were never scared to speak your mind and we all will miss that fighter self of yours. FLY HIGH OUR FRIEND! Love Michelle & Randy Alexander
Anonymous
May 11, 2023
Enchanted Cottage was purchased for the family of Mary Lou Syrek.
Brenda Moore
May 11, 2023
Brenda Moore lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Syrek
Ruby Bell
May 11, 2023
Sincere condolences to your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
Barbara Donley
May 10, 2023
I got to enter the family of Mary’s back in the early 80’s. I got my earring stuck on Michelle’s yellow raincoat while she was getting off the bus; yeah it hurt, but a best friend bond began, and I know Mary loved it because she made me part of the family for as long as she could.
I have and will continue to hold those childhood moments so close to my heart and thoughts.
All the way from Boots, the Christmas tree falling down, countless weekend memories in Bolingbrook, the move to Oak Lawn with the furry cats, Oak Lawn mall, and her giving up her bed for me, my mom, and daughter so we could be closer to Christ memorial hospital. That was mine and mamas last physical hug. But it never stopped there. A mama Mary’s love and hugs last for life!
Mama, Bobby, Michelle, Angie, and Tony
Thank you. Thank you for all we shared, when we shared it. I love you all so much!
(And coming from the back seat in the 80’s)
“Michael row your boat ashore. Hallelujah Michael remove your boat ashore. Hallelujah……” and
“ bye-bye miss American pie. I drove my Chevy to the levy, but the levy was dry them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye singing, this will be the day that I die.” (Me and Michelle use to drive our parents nuts with our singing hehehehe)
Love always and forever
Barb
Anonymous
May 10, 2023
Beautiful Heart Bouquet was purchased for the family of Mary Lou Syrek.
Paul Mashaney
May 10, 2023
I had the privilege of working with Ms. Mary for 10 years. She was the feisty matriarch of all the people in our work area and we treasured her. She was always willing to lend an ear, give praise, or to deliver a sharp reprove as the scenario required. One of my fondest memories of Mary was the moment I told her that my wife and I were expecting our little girl. The joy on her face for us still brings a smile to my face. That joy was multiplied for me when I arrived for my shift a couple weeks later to find a beautiful pink crocheted baby blanket on my desk. Our little one was wrapped in that blanket for her first portrait. My daughter STILL treasures that gift to this day. Ms. Mary will be missed immeasurably. Her strength and kindness are her legacy and it will remain with us for a long time to come. We loved her dearly. May the Lord bless you and keep you, Mary. My deepest condolences to her family. Paul Mashaney Orange, TX