Lillie Annie Balusek, 92, of Moulton, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  She was born on August 15, 1930, to Joe & Hermina Trcalek Belicek, in Lavaca County, TX.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vsetin, where she has been a member for her whole life.  She attended school in Breslau and graduated as the Salutatorian of her class, then went onto Blinn College.

Lillie married Joe Balusek on June 16, 1956, at Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vsetin.  She helped Joe farm and raise cattle in Hallettsville.  Later they moved to Yoakum, where Joe worked at the Highway Department, and she was a devoted mother and housewife.  Later Joe & Lillie moved to Bay City and Texas City with Joe's employment, and finally retired to their farm in Moulton.

Lillie enjoyed farm life and she also had a very green thumb, growing a variety of flowers, and was an avid gardener.  Her family was fond of her canned vegetables that she put up during spring and summer.  She was a great cook and baked some amazing desserts.  Her kolaches were enjoyed by many.

Lillie loved going to bingos, playing bunco in a local bunco group, and playing marbles and dominoes with family members.  She enjoyed visiting family and friends and was known for her beautiful smile.  She adored her small dog, Margarita, who she spoiled a great deal.  Margarita was a great companion for her because she kept her entertained.

Lillie was a member of several organizations during her life; Vsetin Christian Sisters, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Farm Bureau, FFA Buyers Club, 50 plus year member of SPJST, and volunteered at local nursing homes with bingos and church services.

Lillie is survived by:  daughter Susan Siptak & husband Joe; son Glenn Balusek & wife Robyn; sister-in-law Theresa Belicek; grandchildren, Adam Siptak (Amanda), Joshua Siptak (Melissa), Mark Siptak (Lauren), Sarah Brashear (Jeff), Lee Balusek, Madelyn Balusek, Brent Hill and Meagan Harden; 24 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Lillie was preceded in death by:  her husband Joe; parents; sister Wilhelmina Prasek; and brothers, Joe, Willie, Walter, Jerome and Julius Belicek.

Funeral Service: 10 am, Monday, July 3, 2023, at Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vsetin. Visitation: 5 pm, Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home; with a Prayer Service at 6 pm. Officiant: Rev. Dr. Mark Labaj. Pallbearers: Adam Siptak, Joshua Siptak, Mark Siptak, Sarah Brashear, Lee Balusek and Madelyn Balusek. Memorials: Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Burial: Vsetin Cemetery.