Mildred Mae Moeckel

Mildred Mae (Meadows) Moeckel, 87, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Needville, Texas. Mildred was born to Allen J. Meadows and Arietta Dance Meadows on June 14, 1938, in Katy, Texas. She grew up in the Heights area and attended Reagan High School. Mildred’s first love was her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith was strong and carried her through many difficult seasons, including the loss of her husband, Leroy, on February 17, 2004, her daughters, Kathy and Peggy, her grandson, and two great-grandsons. Anyone who knew her knew of her deep love for Jesus, not just in words, but in how she lived it out daily. Mildred and her husband, Leroy, were married in 1955 and went on to raise six children in Fresno, Texas. She was a devoted and loving mother who adored her children and made sure they were in church three times a week. Through her faithful example and constant prayers, she not only built a foundation of faith in her children but also planted seeds of God’s love that continue to grow in His perfect timing. Proverbs 32:28 “Her children rise up and call her blessed” She had many dear friends and neighbors in Fresno, including Bobby and Sandra Chaffin. Mildred was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Arcola, Texas, where she shared close fellowship with Brother Tony Harris, Norma Jean Harris, and Dorothy Sheard. Mildred worked at Nabisco and later at Texas Instruments in Stafford, Texas. In November 2007, Mildred moved to Needville to live with her daughter Linda, her husband Mark, and their family. She cherished sharing life with them and being closer to all her children and grandchildren. After moving to Needville, Mildred became an active member of First Baptist Church of Needville, where she treasured her church family and friendships. She shared her love of Jesus Christ and her faith with her women’s bible study and her treasured church family. All her life, Mildred held an unwavering faith in God, which she faithfully shared with those around her. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Joe Moeckel; her daughters, Kathy Garrett and Peggy Waldon; her grandson, Kristopher Garrett; and her great-grandsons, Austin Waldon and Xavier Guzman. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers. She is survived by her sons, Leroy Moeckel and wife Judith, Robert Moeckel and wife Rosemary, and John Wayne Moeckel; her daughter, Linda Steffek and husband Mark; and her son-in-law, Richard Waldon along with numerous precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family. Pallbearers will be Mildred’s grandsons: Thomas Moeckel, Adam Moeckel, Ryan Moeckel, Simon Steffek, Michael Steffek, Robert Morin, and Michael Waldon. Honorary pallbearers are her sons: Leroy, Robert, and John Wayne. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Elizabeth, Candace, Ashley, Portia and the caregivers at Reliable Oaks, as well as Broderick, who cared for her during her time at Cambridge Health and Rehab. Your kindness and compassion in caring for our dear mother and grandmother in her final weeks meant so much to our family. May God bless you thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold for what you did for her. Visitation will be held at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg, Texas, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be led by Pastor Jeff Kluttz and held at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Chapel on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with burial to follow. A reception will follow at First Baptist Church in Needville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Needville, Texas. “ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” Deuteronomy 6:5–7 Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Mildred Mae Moeckel

June 14, 1938 - April 26, 2026