Virginia Garcia-Pettit, 53, was called home on May 14, 2012. She was born December 19, 1958 in Bay City, TX to Amos and Bertha M. Garcia. Virginia was an avid gardener, and loved her dog Tater. She lived in Texas, New York, Oregon, Washington, and California.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 24 years: Ron Pettit; 3 sons: Mark, Michael & wife Brooke, and Matt; 3 grandsons: Peyton, Carter, and Hunter; in-laws: Ron & Betty Pettit; 6 siblings: Sylvia Yeats & husband David of League City, Helen Raziuddin of Houston, Tencha Deckard & husband Buddy of Texas City, Robert Garcia & wife Gerri of Bay City, Tony Garcia & wife Mary of Bay City, and Mary Esther Hopf & husband Tim of Friendswood. Her parents and her brother, Edward Emilio Garcia, preceded her in death.

The Family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited at 6:30 PM. Mass will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.