Vilna Kavooras
February 3, 1939 — August 26, 2009
Vilna Marie Kavooras, age 70, of Schertz, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. She was born Feb. 3, 1939, on the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, the daughter of Anville and Edna Chen. She was co-owner of Enchanted Cottage Florist in Schertz where she spent many years creating beautiful floral arrangements. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. Her kindness and generosity to others was a hallmark of her life. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Pierce, and husband Dean, of Schertz; Kathleen Pierce, and husband Gary, of Schertz; five grandchildren, Jason Pierce and wife Monica of Austin, Texas, Nolan, Patrick, Katy, and Sean Pierce, and a sister, Jemma Smell of Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph James Kavooras. Visitation will be held Monday, August 31, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Schertz Funeral Home with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 11:30 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
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