Ora Lee Garcia, 91, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1935, in Floresville, Texas, to Fermina & Juan Trevino. She received her education through the Floresville public schools.

In 1952, Ora Lee married Fidencio Garcia Sr. in Stockdale, Texas. Together, they shared 50 loving years of marriage and built a beautiful life and family together. In 1959, they moved to Abilene, Texas, where they made their home and raised their family.

Ora Lee was a devoted mother and a hardworking woman who dedicated many years to serving her community. She first worked for Timex in Abilene, followed by employment with Day Nursery of Abilene and Abilene Independent School District, where she served as a head cook for many years. She retired from Abilene ISD.

Ora Lee found great joy in caring for her family and creating things with her hands. She loved sewing and making quilts, and she especially enjoyed baking and cooking for those she loved. Her home, meals, and handmade creations were expressions of her love, and the memories she created with her family will be cherished for generations to come.

She is survived by her children, Gracie Garcia Flores of Abilene; Fidencio "Fred" Garcia Jr. of Spring Branch, Texas; Sara Olvera (Jose) of Abilene; Ora Lee Garcia (Sergio Pena) of Tyler; Eddie Garcia (B.J. Garcia) of Amarillo; Gloria Gonzalez of Floresville; and Janie Saenz (Jesse) of San Antonio; four sisters; one brother; 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fidencio Garcia Sr.,son, Michael Garcia; her parents, Juan & Fermina Trevino; sisters, Aurora Bravo, Sofia Jimenez, Irene Arellano and Estella Silva; oldest granddaughter, Kaylee, granddaughter, Sara Ann Garcia, and grandson Christopher Guevara; great-grandaughter Kelcie Salinas Garcia.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Abilene City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Ora Lee will be remembered for her loving heart, hardworking spirit, generosity, and the love she poured into her family. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched and the generations of family she leaves behind.