Jo Ann Barwise

Jo Ann Barwise, 79, nee Brandenberger, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in the Family Chapel at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Wade Powell officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

Mrs. Barwise was born Jan. 18, 1936, in Mason, the daughter of Sam Brandenberger and Willie Mae Doell Brandenberger. She married Walter Barwise. They had been married for 56 years.

When her sons were young, she was involved with their livestock shows, and belonged to the Billie Boosters when they played football.

She sang in the church choir, belonged to the women’s circle and was a member of the fellowship committee.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Barwise is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Britt and Christy Barwise of Port Aransas; a sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Ronny Zesch of Mason, and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Bert Barwise and Brad Barwise, and two sisters, Jen Doell Jordan and Judith Elenor Brandenberger.

Memorials may be made to the FFA chapter at Mason High School.

Pallbearers included Ronnie Rahe, Justin Rahe, Travis Reed and Kendra Holubec.

Honorary pallbearers were Rylan Reed, Isaiah Reed, Chase Rahe, Jacob Rahe, Lauren Rahe, Tori Holubec and Tate Holubec.