Jo Ann Franks Trietsch, age 89, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Justin, TX to William and Alta Morgan Franks at her family home and delivered by her father. She was one of thirteen children. Jo Ann lived in Justin till the age of 13. Her family moved to Krum where she would meet her husband of 60 years, Weldon. Together they had two sons, Charles and Gary, as well as two daughters Jolene and Penny. Jo Ann would go on to live on the farm for 72 years.

Jo Ann is survived by two sisters, Janice Doster and Dolores Tatum, son Charles Trietsch, daughters Jolene Maxwell and spouse Rick, Penny Mears and spouse Lee, longtime friend but more like a daughter, Cindy Compton. She is preceded in death by one son Gary Trietsch and her husband Weldon Trietsch.

The family will be at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home for visitation from 6 to 8 PM, Wednesday June 16, 2021. A funeral service will be held at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home Chapel at 10 AM Thursday, June 17 followed by burial at Blue Mound Cemetery.

Don't Cry For Me

Don't cry for me. I will be okay.

Heaven is my home now, and this is where I'll stay.

Don't cry for me. I'm where I belong.

I want you to be happy and try to stay strong.

Don't cry for me. It was just my time,

but I will see you someday on the other side.

Don't cry for me. I am not alone.

The angels are with me to welcome me home.

Don't cry for me, for I have no fear.

All my pain is gone, and Jesus took my tears.

Don't cry for me. This is not the end.

I'll be waiting here for you when we meet again.