Rayma Jean Karacostas, 75, formerly of Galveston, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Dallas, TX.
Rayma was born August 10, 1941, in Anahuac, TX. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Rayma was a lifelong Longhorn and an avid supporter of the University of Texas. She worked for many years at UTMB in the Pharmacy and also spent time with Edwards Pharmacy, Broadway Pharmacy and Walgreens Pharmacy. Rayma was a member of Galveston Elks Lodge #126 and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Rayma is preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Mable Watson, and by her husband, John Karacostas, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Tim Karacostas and wife, Pat; daughter, Susan Tweedy; sister-in-law, Rosemary Rodriguez and husband, Robert; grandchildren: Steven and Chase Karacostas and Erin Tweedy; niece, Renee Rodriguez; and nephew, Robert Ryan Rodriguez.
Rayma’s family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, June 16, 2017, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Galveston Memorial Park.
Memorial may be made to the charity of your choice.