Cecilia Schimek Harvey, 94, of Markham, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Bay City. She was born December 1, 1916 in Schulenburg, TX to Henry Schimek and Christina Katherine Wentercha Schimek. She was a resident of Matagorda County since 1928; she sold home products, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Markham, TX.

She is survived by her sister: Henrietta Irene Schleuter of Pineville, LA; by her brother: Ottmar Schimek of Bay City: and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joe L. Harvey; her parents; and by a sister: Genevia Hoffman.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Louis Rush officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Randy Hoffman, Sr., Albert Hoffman, Jr., Ottmar Schimek Jr., Russell Corporon, Donnie Raby, and Ronnie Dunn.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.