Valeria Rodriguez Chavez, 81, of Bay City passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.  She was born April 18, 1940 in Olmito, TX to Rosa Garcia and Rogerio Robles Rodriguez.

Valeria was strong in her faith and love for her Lord and Saviour, throughout her life.  She was a prayer warrior, who never let her children and loved ones leave her home without her blessing and praying over them.

She enjoyed music, dancing, gardening, cooking, sewing, and she had a special love for roosters and dogs.

Valeria was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Calletano Chavez, brother, Rogerio Rodriguez, Jr., and sons-in-law, Danny Grayson and Michael Hatzmann.

She is survived by her children, Paula Martinez (Kevin Martin), Johnny Rodriguez (Delia), Nelma Hatzmann, Rosa Rodriguez, Martha Grayson, Isabel Huerta (Noah), Santana Rodriguez, Jr., and Mary Jane Garcia; 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.  Also brothers Jesus Rodriguez (Norma), Agapito "Pete" Rodriguez (Emma) and sister-in-law Lupita Rodriguez.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM with Joe DeLeon officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Isabel Huerta, Robert Lee Franklin, Curtis Franklin, Lawrence Rodriguez, Chris Martinez, Anthony Brooks and Andrew Brooks.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Summer Smith, Dr. Michael Neret, P.A., Rhonda Brown, and the nurses and staff from Angels Home Healthcare and Angels Hospice.