Shirley J. (Mladenka) Teykl

Shirley Jean Teykl, 90, of Needville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Friendswood, Texas. She was born on December 31, 1935, in Schulenburg, TX, in Fayette County to Emanuel and Hilda (Trlicek) Mladenka. Shirley was a long-time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Adorer, Live Oak Club, Blue Jay Quarterback Club, Needville PTA & a Commit for Life Donor to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for 20+ years. She had a servant's heart, graciously volunteering in numerous ministries at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She also was employed by the Richmond State School, Gulf Coast Tribune and lastly, Needville Elementary School as a Physical Education Aide. Shirley married the love of her life, Marion, after 3 years of dating, on November 13, 1954, and then raised 4 children, devoted her time to 10 grandchildren and spoiled 13 great-grandchildren. She enjoyed not only watching athletics, but playing on the volleyball team and cheering at Needville High School. During Marion and Shirley’s 71 years of marriage together, they enjoyed beach trips to Surfside, coining the infamous “Teykl Fest” annual vacation, stays at their “creek house” in Sargent, and numerous cruises with Shirley’s favorite being the Caribbean trip. Granny, as her grands labeled her, was famous for her roast and gravy, endless supply of Blue Bell, clothesline usage, Easter egg hunts, a good polka and hours spent in the yard. Shirley was never one to turn down Bunco and card games with friends and dominoes with family. She had strong faith in Jesus, requesting The Lord’s Prayer be recited at all family gatherings. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Marion, son Brian Teykl and brother Daniel Mladenka. Survivors include her beloved sons Tim Teykl (Brenda) of Alvin, Craig Teykl (Connie) of Austin, daughter-in-law Tibby Teykl Meyer (Mark) of Sugar Land and daughter LaShel Teykl Rowton (David) of Alvin. Grandchildren are Tory Teykl, Tyler Teykl (Shannon), Cassie Flinn (Eric), Ashley Gilliam (Tim), Jamie Paces (Ryan), Trevor Teykl (Kyle), Connor Teykl (Kelli), Kendall Russell (Bobby), Koby Rowton, KK Rowton and step-grandchildren Macy Meyer and Major Meyer. Great grandchildren are Kennedy Teykl, Jackson Teykl, Brooks Teykl, Ellie Kate Teykl, Parker Pierce, Georgia Teykl, Gray Teykl, Griffin Teykl, Hayden Paces, Caleb Paces, Landon Teykl, Miles Teykl, Scottie Gilliam, step-great-grandchildren Taylor Flinn and Tracen Flinn. Services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 9214 Main St, Needville, TX, 77461, with visitation at 9:30 am, Rosary at 10:30 am, funeral at 11 am, meal at 12 pm in the Family Life Center at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and private interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 95, Needville, TX, 77461, 979-793-4477 or by clicking link here: https://needvillecatholic.com/online-giving-1. 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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Shirley J. (Mladenka) Teykl

December 31, 1935 - February 1, 2026