Maria Chavez Waits, 83 of Denton passed away on November 2, 2017 in Denton. She was born on September 16, 1934 in Mexico. She married Lewis Waits III on November 12, 1971 in Santos Saldana, Texas.

She was a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, a devoted Navy wife, caring friend and kind soul. Maria (Mary) loved people, animals and serving others. She enjoyed volunteering, working in her yard and collecting.  She will truly be missed.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.