Mary Josephine (Schmidt) McConnell
Mary Josephine (Schmidt) McConnell, 59, of Webster, Texas passed away May 3, 2015 at her home. Mary Jo was born October 15, 1955 to Clarence and Margaret Schmidt in North Platte, Nebraska. She attended North Platte St. Patrick’s Catholic Schools and was a graduate of North Platte Junior College. Mary Jo lived and worked in Austin, Texas for much of her career as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Mary Jo was a loving and dedicated mother to her children, and spent much of the last few years in the company of her beloved granddaughter, Kadyn, the light of her life.. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Mary Jo is survived by her daughter, Amanda Lynn Greenwood; sons, Jeffrey Alan McConnell and Timothy Joseph McConnell; sister, Jennifer Richardson; brothers, Jeff Schmidt, David Schmidt (Jeanie), Dan Schmidt (Jackie), Kevin Schmidt (Darla), and Craig Schmidt (Marilyn), and her granddaughter Kadyn Lorelei Greenwood.
A memorial Service in her honor will be held at 10:00 Am, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas. Interment will take place later at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Dickinson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/maryjo-mcconnell/MaryJoMcConnellsPage
Love you momma, miss you so much!
So sorry for your loss – she was a wonderful woman. I have great memories of some fun times we spent together.
ON EAGLE’S WINGS
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
who abide in His shadow for life,
say to the Lord: “My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!”
And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
and famine will bring you no fear:
under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield.
And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
You need not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day;
though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
For to His angels He’s given a command
to guard you in all of your ways;
upon their hands they will bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
I am saddend to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. We have not talked since high school but I remember Mary Jo very well. There were so few girls in the class that we were all chums. Mary Jo was always the happy one with a ready smile. As the years pass we may think of one another wondering how our friends are doing. Now I read that Mary Jo has children and a granddaughter. The greatest gift a woman can have is children and grandchildren are an added bonus. Mary Jo was truely blessed to have you all. May all the good memories of your mother stay with you and may God comfort you all at this time.
Mary Jo, Remembering you with love! We made some great memories in high school! Mary Hunt-White
This is so back wards…the elders are to lead the path to Heaven!! Not always so..could not get all of you off of my mind this week. Stirred up so many, many “cousin memories” in Kearney, North Platte with the Schmidt, Burke. and McLean group. AND Mary Jo was always there with that beautiful, beautiful smile and willingness to have some FUN!!!!! Sending you all some of those Krause sister prayers and asking God’s blessings on all of you.
Love you,
Nickie McLean Bigley
So sorry for your loss. It seems so unfair and very painful I am sure. In time the pain will give way to all of the good memories. Those will be with you for the rest of your lives. From my family to yours please accept our sympathies.
Bob McLean and Rita McLean
Sad that I was unable to attend your memorial service, but please know that I have kept you in my prayers. I have no doubt that
“He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand”
Missing you dear friend,
So sorry for your loss, Mary Jo was a beautiful person and I will have wonderful memories. All her family is in my prayers. Love Susan Linebaugh
One of prettiest ladies I ever met. I’m confident the party with CJ/Marg and Phil/Helen is rocking in Heaven. My love and admiration for the Schmidt family runs deep – Blessing to All. Rest In Peace Jo. Tommy Breen
I am so sorry to hear Mary Jo passed away. I have fond memories of swimming with her and all the Schmidt kids at Lake Maloney in North Platte, Nebraska. Even though she was a couple of years older than me, she always took me under her wing. God bless and sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Jill (Breen) Kielty