Mary Virginia Dismukes 85, of Palacios died November 4, 2005 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1919 in Palacios to the late James and Rosalee Liedorff Dismukes. Miss Dismukes was a life long resident of Palacios, a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a former longtime employee of the Palacios Beacon and then served as secretary for the Matagorda Co. Commissioners office for many years.

Survivors include: nephew: James Dismukes of Houston; and sister-in-law: Lois Dismukes of Palacios.

Graveside Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 7, 2005 at the Palacios Cemetery with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361)972-2012.