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Barbara Pollak Obituary
1933-2021
Barbara Ann (Braud) Pollak, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021.
Barbara was born November 1, 1933 in Norco, Louisiana to the late Alexander Paul and Fannie Daigle Braud. Barbara graduated from Destrehan High School, and upon graduation worked seven years for Shell Oil Company. There she met her beloved husband, Henry "Hank" Zygmunt Pollak. Together they raised four children in Houston and later enjoyed retirement in April Sound, in Montgomery, TX.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, and survived by her children: Douglas Alexander Pollak, wife Nita; Michael Henry Pollak, wife Meredith; Gretchen Pollak Cook, husband Jack; and Jennifer Pollak Evans; as well as her 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 14th at 10:30 AM at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. A private family burial will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Conroe, TX or the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
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Susan Higgins
January 17, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. “Aunt” Barbara was such a sweet lady!
Susan Higgins
January 17, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. “Aunt” Barbara was such a sweet lady!
Susan Highins
January 17, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. “Aunt” Barbara was such a sweet lady!
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