Mildred Townsend

Mildred Machu Townsend, was born in Granger, TX on May 29, 1923 to Joe M. and Tracy (Zetak) Machu.

She went home to Heaven on October 4, 2011. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Edward Townsend of Round Rock, TX; brother Albin Machu, Sr.; sisters Vlasta Filla and Hattie Kallaja.

Mildred “Granny” is survived by two children: daughter Linda and her husband Storm of Granger, TX and son Jimmy Townsend and wife Peggy of San Antonio. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Nicci McLaughlin and husband Mike of Austin, Kevin Townsend of Bethesda, MD, Josh Tucker of Austin, Katie Leonard and husband Shawn of Harker Heights, Courtney Burton and husband Aaron of Granger; and three great-grandchildren: Kelci, Autumn and Tenley. Mildred is survived by sisters Sybil Stojanik of San Antonio and Alice Stojanik of Thrall and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.

Mildred was a member of the Austin Brethren Church, Travis-Williamson County Czech Heritage Society, Round Rock Garden Club and an avid walker.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, October 7, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home.

Celebration of Live Services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Granger Brethren Church. Graveside services at Machu Cemetery in Granger immediately following.

Memorials may be made to Machu Cemetery Association, c/o Albin F. Machu, 909 TH Johnson Drive, Taylor, TX 76574.