Roxie Mezzetti
April 9, 1934 - February 15, 2024
Roxie Lillian Davis Mezzetti was born in Yoakum, Texas on April 9, 1934 to Russie Baillup Davis and Annie Jane Parker Davis and passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2024 at the age of 89.
She is survived by her sisters, Lola Davis and Beverly Dixon; daughters, Kerry Garibay (Lorenzo, Jr.), Claire Reynolds (Richard J., III), Molly Zaldivar (Christopher), and Toni Holmes (Jonathan); grandchildren, Richard J., IV (Emily), William Scott (Kathleen), Katherine C. Reynolds, Zachary and Sophia Zaldivar, Madeline and Jonathan Holmes, Lorenzo, III (Jasmin), Mallory Johnson (Brett), Marissa Thompson (Mark); great grandchildren, Riley, Hadley and Richard J.V. Reynolds, Olivia, Mark and Luke Thompson, Emma Garibay; as well as many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Lawrence Mezzetti; sisters, Frankie J. Davis, Sylvia Davis, Merle Coombs, Ethel Henry, and brother, Royal Davis.
Roxie spent years working with her husband as the financial brains behind Bill Mezzetti Tire Company. They worked side-by-side, he was the love of her life. Roxie and Bill loved to travel enjoying trips together to all parts of the world, especially to their special fun place, Las Vegas.
She was a devoted and charter member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and in later years she served as a leader in the Altar Society. She also enjoyed being a member of the Oblate Associates of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. She dearly loved the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus who educated her four girls at Mount Sacred Heart School for Girls. In later years she continued to pursue her love of travel with her sister, Lola, from The Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu to the Trans-Siberian Railroad! She enjoyed bridge, mahjong and cards with special friends and aerobic exercise with her "Water Nymphs" group.
A Rosary was recited on February 22 at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Oblate School of Theology. The Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on February 23, also at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, followed by interment at San Fernando Cemetery II.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Oblate School of Theology, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, or to the charity of your choice.