Mazell Chesser Otto
Mazell Chesser Otto, passed away at her home is Choate, Texas, Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 3 days. Mazell was born on July 21, 1948, the daughter of Hubbard Smith Chesser and Rovilla Hooper Chesser.
Mazell is preceded in death by her parents and her one sister, Mary Elane Waltersdorff. She is survived by her beloved husband of 17 years, Arthur John Otto of Runge; her daughter, Jacqueline Rovilla Lewis Slayden and husband Randy Baker of Victoria; her sons, Hubbard Chesser Lewis and wife Emily Long of Victoria, Franklin Dwayne Lewis of Victoria, Marcus Lane Lewis and wife Denise Lopez Lewis of Falls City and Christopher Keith Lewis and wife Linda Lewis of Karnes City; her three step-children, Deanna Hydner, Daren John Otto and Thaddeus Otto; her 2 sisters Linda Marie Hunger and Molly Skoruppa and husband Robert; 4 nieces and 2 nephews.
Mazell was “MeMaw” to her beautiful 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren as well as 6 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren.
Mazell was a supportive and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was very proud of her family as they were of her…until they meet again.
Serving as pallbearers were her sons, Hubbard, Frank, Mark and Chris; her nephews Jay Dee Hunger and Marion Martin Skoruppa. Mazell always said her sisters were going to “carry” her; so along with her grandson, Laramie Lewis and daughter Jackie- they served as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 2, 2012 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held on, Friday, January 27, 2012, beginning at 2:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Mazell’s childhood home at 582 CR 148, Kenedy, Texas.
The family celebrated her life with family and friends at the Community Hall on Highway 239 in Choate, Texas after the interment. Mazell loved a party!!
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to, Scott and White Hospital; 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
Mazell and I have been best friends since about 12 years old then married into family.She was loved so much by our family.So close that herchildren called me Aunt Jean.. I know she rests in Gods arms now but have to admitt was redy to give her up. Mazell you will be missed so much and I will really miss our talks on the telephone.You remain in my heart and as a sister in my heart.God bless and rest in peace. You were one of the most kind, loveing,and good person that I have ever known.Love you girl
I was not ready to give her up seams I left out the word ( not )
Mazell will be missed greatly … always the life of the party.. we have great memories of her. Gloria, Michael & Jennifer Bolton
I knew an amazing lady. I never thought of her that I didn’t smile. I never saw her that I didn’t get a hug, some kind words and feel truly loved. She was vivacious and although I’d known her most of my life and I feel old – her personality kept her young. My only regret is that I never told her how much I admired her. I love you Aunt Mazelle! There is a vast emptiness in my heart and this world seems grayer without you in it.
Hello, Family…..I love this woman with all my heart and soul. I consider it an honor to have been a part of her life…she has certainly been a huge part of MY life! She had a lot of love to pass around to each and every one of us. She suffered quite a bit in the past year and is now at peace and out of pain. It gives me great peace to picture her and Grandma together again! They are happy and they are ok…….I love you all and pray for you to have strength to cope.
My heart is with you all!
Love,
Trish