Virginia Kay Surovik Mitcheltree Lenz, aged 75, peacefully met her savior on January 5, 2024, following a courageous battle against heart failure.
Virginia was born October 3, 1948, in Caldwell, Texas. She was the daughter of Fred A. Surovik, Sr. and Ann Pomykal Surovik.
Virginia graduated from Caldwell High School and earned a degree from Texas Woman’s University in childhood education.
After retiring from her tenure at Co Serve Electric Cooperative in Denton, Texas, she dedicated herself to the Corinth Veterinary Clinic, sharing her compassion for animals.
Subsequently, Virginia and her husband, Larry Lenz returned to Caldwell to enjoy country life.
Virginia’s commitment to community service extended beyond her professional pursuits. Active in the Denton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, she served with distinction as Grand Matron in 1991 and 1998.
Returning to Burleson County, Virginia served on the Kolache Committee and volunteered at the Woodson Memorial Library reading to children from the Boys and Girls Club each week.
Virginia’s love of continuous learning was evident in her diverse pursuits from quilting and Czech language classes with siblings to floral design and computer classes at the library.
Her artistic flair manifested in creating blankets and bows, crafting wreaths and birdhouses; gifts she dotingly gave to family.
She contributed seasonal artwork which Co Serve used on their billing statements.
Additionally, Virginia loved the pastimes of gardening with her brother, Fred, and spoiling the donkeys.
Virginia had a fun loving and adventuresome personality. She enjoyed engaging strangers in conversation.
She enjoyed target practice and even bought a cherry red Harley Davidson motorcycle after learning to ride.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, David (Mitch) Mitcheltree; and sister, Cynthia Mabry.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Larry Lenz; sisters, Janice Elsik and husband, Gene, of College Station, Jean Kotrla and husband, Claren, of Hill Top Lakes, Elaine Perez and husband, Tony, of Austin; brother, Fred A. Surovik, Jr. and wife, Connie, of Caldwell; sister-in-law, Carla Castner of Denton; brotherin- law, Richard Mabry and wife, Kay, of Frisco; 15 loving nieces and nephews; plus 14 greatnieces and nephews; plus a great-great-niece and nephew; as well as many cousins and friends.
Virginia was baptized and confirmed in the New Tabor Brethren Church where she was also a member of the Brethren Youth Fellowship and sang in the choir. Virginia enjoyed attending summer camps at Hus School Encampment.
The family wishes to thank the Physicians, Nurses and staff of Baylor Scott & White Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of Virginia during her nine month stay.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the New Tabor Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HART, Haven Animal Rescue of Texas, P.O. Box 247, Caldwell, Texas(www.havenanimalrescueoftexas. com).