Margaret Ann (Marabella) Ploss

Margaret “Mammy” Ploss, a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully into Heaven on March 28, 2025, surrounded by her friends and family.  Throughout her lengthy illness, she was surrounded by the unwavering support and prayers of those who held her dear.

Mammy was born on January 22, 1944, in Galveston, TX. She brought joy and happiness wherever she went, never meeting a stranger. She was a devout Catholic who lived a deeply spiritual life, inspiring all who knew her with her unwavering faith. Alongside her husband, Jack “Pappy” Ploss, she was also a dedicated member of Dominion Church in League City.

Mammy and Pappy married in 1977 in Galveston, Texas, and together they worked tirelessly at Ploss Industries in Texas City for over 50 years. Throughout their marriage, they traveled the world, often accompanied by family and friends, visiting casinos and enjoying time together. Mammy was famous for hosting memorable parties, holiday gatherings, and cooking her famous spaghetti at their League City home, where she found her greatest joy – being surrounded by her beloved family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack Ploss, and her children: Ansel Ploss and wife, Mindy, Greg Ploss and Chris Rylant, Michael Patterson and wife, Wendy, and Nancy Patterson and Tammie Canale. Her cherished grandchildren include Joshua and Ayvrie Dixon, Adam and Sharon Dixon, Jack and Jennifer Ploss, Christopher and Nicole Ploss, Heather Hipp, Jonathan Patterson, Jessica and Chase Nelson, Taylor and Austin Ezel, and Garrett Ybarra. Great-grandchildren include Mason and Colton Dixon, Adeline, Liam, and Aiden Hipp, and Stryker, Violet, and Ezra Ploss.

Mammy is also survived by her brother, Frank Marabella, and wife, Billie Joyce, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmello and Jerome Marabella, her sister, Annie Rehm, and her daughter-in-law, Gina Ploss.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Claude and Sherry Wray, Michael and Mona Landers, Tommy and Linda Keyworth, Kelvin Jones, Dee Lott, the UTMB hospital staff, and the caregivers at The Faith Bridge Caregivers in League City, TX, for their unwavering support and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to one of Mammy’s cherished places of worship:  Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 10114 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563, (409) 925-3579, www.ololchurch.org or Dominion Church Assembly of God, 6400 Calder Drive, Dickinson, TX 77539, (281) 337-0037, www.dominionchurch.org.

Mammy’s legacy of love, kindness, and joy will continue to inspire those who were blessed to know her.

Casket bearers will be Adam Dixon, Josh Dixon, Mason Dixon, Christopher Ploss, Jack Ploss and Claude Wray. Honorary bearers will be Jonathan Patterson, Colton Dixon, Stryker Ploss, Ezra Ploss, Liam Hipp and Aiden Hipp.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Reverend Larry Wilson, Celebrant.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.  The repast will follow at Madonna Hall.  

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Alvin Lovelady officiating.  A Rosary will follow at 7:30 p.m., recited by Mr. Don LeCompte.  

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