Karen Ruth Mayer

Karen Ruth Cervenka Mayer, 71, of Taylor, Texas, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023.

Karen was born on December 21, 1951 in Granger, Texas, to Louis and Sallie Cervenka.  She grew up with her older brother, Richard. She attended SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School in Granger and graduated from Granger High School. On November 21, 1970, she married the boy down the street, Gilbert Mayer. Shortly after their first daughter was born, they moved to Taylor and have resided there ever since. She cared for many children through her home daycare for nearly ten years. Later Karen became affectionately known as ‘the chicken lady’ while working the drive-thru window at Golden Chick in Taylor. She was also well known for selling vegetables at the local farmers markets, assisted living facilities, and elsewhere around town. Karen made friends wherever she went.  She was always happy to see you and greeted you with a smile. She proudly shared stories about her children and grandchildren. She loved animals and adored her chihuahuas Zinnia, Ginger, Sir Chadwick, and Sophia.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Sallie Cervenka; her father and mother-in-law, Ladik and Regina Mayer; and nephew Robert Cervenka.

Karen is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gilbert Mayer; her children, Christie (Kirk) Black, Laurie (Greg) Rodriguez, Alison (Ryan) Anderson, and Andrew Mayer; grandchildren, Kylar, Ashlyn, and Shaylie Black, Damian David, Noah, Elias, Ian, Kobe, Jace, Aric, Marissa, and Hailey Rodriguez, Olivia and Liam Anderson; brother, Richard (Helen) Cervenka; sister-in-law, Gladys (Donnie) Mitchum, and brothers-in-law, Leonard Mayer and Patrick Mayer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Damian David, Kylar Black, Nicholas Mitchum, Nicholas Mitchum Jr., Kenny Cervenka, and Barney Fudge.

Visitation will be at 5:30pm on Monday, December 11th, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Rosary will begin at 7:00pm. Mass will be at 10:00am on Tuesday, December 12th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor. Burial will follow at the City of Granger Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the charity of your choice.