Mary Vela Novark

Mary Vela Novark, owner of Novark Business Services, entered in to rest June 2, 2020, at her home in Huntsville, Texas. Ms. Novark is survived by her son Mark Joseph Novark, her grandchildren, Miranda Lin Espinoza and Mat Jory Novark. Also, her great grandchildren, Skylee Jade Espinoza and Rocky (Bubby) Espinoza, III. She is also survived by her brothers, David Vela of New Waverly, Pete Vela of Conroe and Lee Vela of Sugarland and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, William (Billy) Joseph Novark, her parents Pete and Helen Vela, her brother Richard Vela and sister Charlette Quinn. Mary was well known in the Huntsville community for her quick wit and love of Huntsville. She ran her business for many years with loyal customers and friends who would drop by to say hello and share a cup of coffee. She will be remembered by all those who knew and loved her as a strong woman with a great business sense and a true spirit for the right of women to be whatever they wanted to be. Mary received many awards for her service in Huntsville, some include; BPW president from 1982-1983, Woman of the Year for NAPW 2015-2016, Appreciation for outstanding community service in 2009 from NAACP, Honored professional for National Directory of “Who’s Who” 1996-1997, BPW Entrepreneur of the Year 1985, Outstanding Service for Gulf Coast Private Industry Council 1990, Volunteer service to WCFCU, Supervisory committee 2001-2003, SAAFE House 1984-1989 for contributions and service, Rotary Club 1999-2000 for Service Above Self, Novark Business Services 10 Years of Excellence for IRE, Walker County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year 1988, Award of Excellence for Rotary Club as Vice President 2001-2002, Club treasury for Rotary Club 2000-2001, Notable Women of Texas 1984-1986, Member of Alpha Kappa Psi 1979, graduated Sam Houston State University, Readers Choice Award 2018 for Best Tax Preparer. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas at 5:00pm, with a rosary at 6:00pm. There is no limit on the number of people that may attend and masks are not required but recommended. A mass will be held Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 101 Elmore St., New Waverly. There is a limit of 50 people at a time in the church and masks are required. A short burial service will follow at Hill Cemetery, where Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband Billy and her Mom and Dad. Friends are invited to come by Mary’s house, after the burial, for fellowship and food. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com

Mary Vela Novark

April 11, 1946 - June 2, 2020