Annie Clara Siegel, 91, of Gonzales, Texas passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at The Heights of Gonzales in Gonzales, Texas. Funeral Mass is under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Interment will follow at Shiner Catholic Cemetery in Shiner, Texas. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales, Texas with Deacon John Klapuch officiating. Annie was born February 1, 1922 in Shiner, Texas. She was the daughter of Albert and Filomina (Janik) Kubecka. She married Charlie Siegel October 22, 1946 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Texas. Annie attended Saint Ludmila s Catholic School in Shiner, Texas. In her early years, Annie went to work as a Nurse s Aid at the Wagner Hospital in Shiner, Texas. Later, she went on to work for the Gonzales Independent School District as a Cafeteria Worker. After several years of preparing lunches for children in the district Annie decided it was time to be there for her children and stayed at home as a housewife and mother. She enjoyed taking care of children then later her grandchildren. To them, she was known as Little Grandma. Annie s favorite hobby was taking care of her plants. She had a bit of a green thumb and could make any plant flourish. Her favorite flowers were the African Violets. Later, Annie became a resident at The Heights of Gonzales when her health failed her. Annie is survived by Charlie, her loving husband of 67 years, one son; Marvin Siegel and his wife Delores of Gonzales, Texas, one daughter; Charlene Alvarado and her husband Tony of Gonzales, Texas, five grandchildren; Benji Siegel and his wife Tamara, of Moulton, Texas, Michelle Tanksley and her husband Todd, of Cedar Park, Texas, Jeffery Siegel and his wife Lauren, of Gonzales, Texas, Ashley Alvarado and her Fiancé Jordan of Richmond, Texas, Kalyssa Alvarado of Gonzales, Texas, nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Filomina Kubecka, a daughter; Rose Marie Siegel, a brother; Albert Kubecka, Jr. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion to the staff and facility of The Heights of Gonzales. To join the family in celebrating Annie s life, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com