Mary Jessie Ayala, 58, passed away October 21, 2017. Born in Corpus Christi on February 14, 1959 to her father Joel J. Ayala Sr. (Eloisa) and mother Estella Martinez Ayala.
She is survived by both her parents, brothers; Joel J. Ayala Jr. (Adela), Hector Ayala (Maria), Jesus Ayala, sisters; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Nayelli Ayala, Nicole Ayala, nephews; Andrew J. Rodriguez, Jason Ayala,  Joel J. Ayala III, Victor J. Ayala, Hector Ayala Jr., Juan A. Ayala, nieces; Gabriella R. Rodriguez, Joelleda Garcia, Scarlet F. Ayala, Angelica Ayala, Jayla Ayala, numerous great nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was a beautiful, kind person, blessed with many friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 25, at Guardian Funeral Home from 5-9pm with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7pm that evening.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, at Mary Mother of theCatholic Church, 1755 Frio St.
Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.