Margarita Espino Rodriguez, age 81 of Ferris, Texas passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born December 29, 1939 in Durango, Mexico to the late Isabel and Soledad (Garcia) Espino. Always a hard worker, she loved to cook and entertain others in her restaurant in Mexico before making her way to the US in 1988, where she continued to bless others with her wonderful authentic foods: tamales, tacos, tortillas and especially her gorditas will be missed by all. She adored being with her sweet grandchildren and helping take care of them when she was able. She had a wonderful green thumb and took care of many beautiful plants over the years. Margarita loved the Lord and loved to sing at her church Luz De Evangelio in Pleasant Grove where she was a long-time member.
She is preceded by her parents, husband Jose Santos Rodriguez and son Gorge Antonio Garcia.
She is survived by her son Gustavo Garcia of Ferris and daughter Norma Guadalupe and husband Derrick King of Ferris; numerous grandchildren; siblings: Maria Montemayor of Ennis, Felix Espino of Desoto and Hector Espino of Ennis; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be 2:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, March 8, 2021 at Green Funeral Home, Ferris, Texas. Mask Required.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Green Funeral Home. Pastor Juan Limones officiating. Mask Required.
Interment will follow at Ferris Memorial Park North, Ferris, Texas.
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