Eliza Marie Battles

Our mother, granny, great granny, and great-great granny, Eliza Marie Battles, transitioned peacefully from her earthly body to her heavenly body, early morning Thursday, Dec. 23rd, at her home in Round Rock surrounded by her family.

  Eliza was born the eighth child, to the late Thomas and Lucy Nickerson Williams, on Aug. 22, 1927 in Concrete Community of DeWitt County, and later moved with the family to Clinton.

  Eliza attended Concrete school and graduated from Daule School. Eliza confessed her faith in our Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a faithful member of Mt Zion Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board, Mission 2 and the kitchen committee, until her health failed.

  Eliza, with Ted by her side enjoyed gardening. She could name each flower and plant. She was an excellent cook, known for her hot rolls, potato salad and sweet tea. She canned all types of vegetables and fruits. Her daughters have yet to master her various sweets and dessert recipes.

  Eliza married her soul mate, Thaddeus “Ted” Battles, on August 19, 1950. Together they had seven children; Carolyn Battles, Francis E. Wesley, Thaddeus Jr.(Billie) Battles, Emma (Garret) Walker, Sidney (Melissa) Battles, Helen Battles Ross and Ricky Battles; fourteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

  Eliza was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Francis Wesley; brothers, George Williams, Maurice Williams, Noah “Floyd” Williams, Charles “Hermie” Williams and Thomas Jr “VIP” Williams and sisters; Rebecca Lewis, Goldie Mae Johnston, Lucille Roberts and Lucretia Williams.

  Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec., 30, 2021, 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Cuero. Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky L. Campbell as officiant and eulogist.

  Pallbearers include Frederick D. Battles, Marlon Battles, Gregory L. A. Cummings, Dewayne A. Montgomery, Brannon M. Ross, Clynton L. Ross, great grandsons and great-great grandsons.

  Honorary Pallbearers include her nephews and great-great nephews.

  Donations can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org).

  You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.  Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.