RITA LILA SIFONTES-FROST
Rita Lila Sifontes-Frost ascended into the loving arms of the Lord on Nov. 30, 2020, at 4:30 a.m.in Mesquite. Lila was born on June 12, 1924, in Cantaura, Anzoátegui, Venezuela, S.A., to Teodora Gonzalez Sifontes and Cesar Augusto Sifontes. She passed away peacefully after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Frost; parents Teodora and Augusto Sifontes; brothers Julio, Augusto and Armando Sifontes; sisters Petra McSpadden, Aida Slaybaugh, Carmen Condry, Delia Connell, Julieta Castro, Gloria Acevedo and Anna Maria Sifontes.
Rita Lila is survived by her sister, Flor Maria Sifontes Kelso, of Grand Prairie; daughter Mary Lou Frost of Balch Springs; sons Nelson Frost and wife Mandy, of Temple; William Frost Jr. and wife Merle of Clarksville; grandson Michael Louis Cook and wife Sonja, of Mesquite; great-grandsons Ryan and Branden Cook, of Mesquite; great-granddaughter Randi King, of Plano; granddaughter Camille King, of Athens; great-grandsons Logan and Ezra King; grandson James King, of Athens; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends who cherished her and will miss her.
Rita Lila was a devout Catholic and loved the Lord. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, and always reached out to help and serve whenever requested. Rita was born in Anzoátegui, Venezuela and spent her early years in the Rancho of El Caris; there she enjoyed her large extended family where they frequently gathered to celebrate holidays and many occasions. Family was very important to Mom and having them with her was a great joy.
Rita Lila met William G Frost in El Tiger, Venezuela, and they were married on Jan. 5, 1945. They raised their three children until her husband’s retirement from Menc Grande Oil Company; then they settled in the States. She was extremely strong, smart and dedicated to her children. Overcoming many obstacles, she started and finished her career with Mexia State School, where she retired after 27 years of teaching, nursing and caring for her patients. She loved them and was an advocate for them. She was a resident of Mexia for 57 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. After retiring, Mom enjoyed decorating her home, growing her beautiful flowers and gardening. She had many friends and was very social and active in TPEA, was a lifetime member of Limestone County Senior Citizens group, where they went on many trips and tours. Every year Mom traveled to Venezuela to spend her birthdays with her sisters and family. Rita Lila loved seeing new places and meeting people. She had an outgoing personality and beautiful smile and many friends. Mom loved cruises and traveled to the Panama Canal, Columbia, Central America and she especially enjoyed going to the West Indies and the Caribbean. Mom was a fan of casino gambling and loved Las Vegas.
We will miss her sweet smile, warm hugs and kisses and all her support and love that she so freely blessed us with. Her amazing spirit will be with us always, As our loving Mother looks down from her heavenly home, she will continue to love and help all who need her loving presence.
The family would like to thank Mesquite Village Healthcare, Heart to Heart Hospice for all the care and love they gave to our mother in these difficult months. Special thanks to nurse Samin, Tammy Jones, Maxine Spivey, Pastor Victor Vaugh, Kristi Keel, Father Gil and so many others who made her comfortable in her final days.
Charities supported include Paralyzed Veterans, Save The Children, and The Smile Network.
