Josephine "Jo" Maye Martin
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Josephine "Jo" Maye Martin
October 23, 1933 - November 27, 2016
Josephine “Jo” Maye Martin, 83, of
Beaumont, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born in Luling, Texas, on October 23, 1933, to
Aaron and Cora Penry. Jo died peacefully in her sleep in Houston, where she was
residing while battling Alzheimer’s for many years.
She moved to Beaumont at age seven and lived
there for over seventy years. During her healthy years, she faithfully attended
LaBelle Baptist Church. Jo attended South Park High School and graduated in
1951. After being a fulltime homemaker and raising her children she ventured
into private industry and working as an inside salesperson for ACI Metals, Inc.
for over fifteen years.
Throughout her life, Jo exhibited independence
and strength that won the trust and respect of many. She was a devoted daughter,
mother, and grandmother. Her family was her passion and the gift of her love
will never be forgotten. Jo possessed a contagious smile and was known for
“telling it like it is.” She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, mowing her
yard, watching Aggie football, working word search puzzles, and Friday lunches
with her South Park friends. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends
and all who knew her.
Jo is survived by her son, Gary Martin
of Modesto, California; daughter, Rhonda Klahn and her husband, James, of Port
Arthur; daughter, Robin Mallett and her husband, Corey, of Missouri City;
sister, Patricia Adams of Midland; four grandchildren, Stacey Moody and her
husband, Dave; Christy Klahn; Christopher Klahn; and Carley Gardiner and her
husband, Joey; and five great-grandchildren, Regan Wood and her husband, Micah;
Morgan Moody; Marcus Houtchens; Jacob Najera; and Caleb Najera.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents;
son, Glenn Martin; granddaughter, Gretchen Martin Shannon; sister, Vona Beth
Sherman; and brother, James Penry.
A special thanks to the staff and our
extended family of Home Sweet Home and Hospice Plus for caring for our mother and
us during her illness. Our heartfelt thanks to Heide Gudelosao Pangan, Rosita
Pangan, and Christina Villanueva Tabernilla, of Home Sweet Home, and Brenda
Warner of Hospice Plus for their compassion and love for our mother.
A gathering of Ms. Martin’s family and
friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2016, at
Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at
10:30 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2016, at Broussard’s, with her interment to
follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to the charity or organization of one’s choice.
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