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~Patricia "Tricia" Fruit~
SPRING: Patricia "Tricia" Rene Fruit, 59, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was born March 29, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas to Benedict J. Janacek and Virginia L. (Conyac) Janacek Kiltau. Tricia attended Emporia High School, where she met and then married the love of her life, Terry Fruit. The two attended prom together in 1982. They were married in Pasadena, TX, on March 16, 1985. This marriage demonstrated exactly what marriage should be. In good times and bad and the ugly stages of life. Although it was not always easy or perfect (the last six years being the toughest, while Tricia fought cancer with determination and grace). Terry and Tricia celebrated 40 years of marriage this year. Terry and Tricia built a beautiful life together, including three children, Samantha Rene, Michael Scott, and Nicholas Wayne. When it came time, Terry and Tricia welcomed son-in-law Jordan McManus, and daughter-in-law Alyssa Harvey, treating them like their own children. The two then became the best pawpaw and grandma to four grandchildren. Until retirement, Tricia was a dedicated bus driver with Spring, ISD for twenty years. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, being with her family, playing bingo and watching her kids and grandkids grow. Her family describes her as stubborn, determined and full of love. Tricia is survived by her loving husband, Terry Fruit; daughter, Samantha Rene; sons, Michael and Nicholas; four grandchildren; brother Christopher Janacek; sister Cathy Ernst. She is preceded in death by her mother. Visitation 4-7 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Service 1 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Nutt, of Houston officiating. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any Memorials be to Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home to help defray funeral costs. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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