Odilia Escamia

April 22, 1938 - December 4, 2020

Odilia Torres Escamia, 82, of Winters passed away Friday, December 4, 2020.She was born April 22, 1938 to Emilio Sr. and Guadalupe Torres in Westhoff, TX where she grew up and attended school, moving to Winters in 1950. She met Domingo Escamia in school and they were married in 1956 in Westhoff. Domingo preceded Odilia in death in 1974. Odilia graduated with her CNA in 1982 alongside her daughter, Guadalupe Escamia. She worked at the Senior Citizens Nursing Home for over 35 years.Odilia enjoyed playing the accordion, listening to Mexican music, singing, and dancing. She could be seen at bingo halls with her family, and was always ready to go when prompted. While she had a love for family, friends, and animals, cooking and cleaning were not close to her heart. She was always glad to lend a helping hand.Odilia was preceded in death by her husband Domingo Escamia; brother Emilio Torres, Jr.; and sons Domingo Escamia III and Valeriano Escamia.She is survived by 3 children: Guadalupe Escamia of Winters, Maria Ochoa of Winters, and Jose Escamia of Winters; 2 sisters: Manuela Barquera of Winters and Jacinta Maldonado and husband David of Dickenson; brother Jacinto Torres of Winters; as well as 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Winters Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church with burial following at Lakeview Cemetery. Masks are required at Winters Funeral Home.