Mary Jo Pool Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Jo Pool was born September 15, 1927 in Walker County to Morris and Hattie Stewart Cotton. Mrs. Pool passed away on July 27, 2020 at her home in Huntsville, Texas, at age 92. Mary Jo is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Miller Pool; her parents, Morris and Hattie Cotton; brothers James, Raymond, and G.B. Cotton; son-in-law Boyd Wilder, grandson-in-law David Newman and great-grandson-in-law Blake Newman. She leaves a legacy of love, strength, faith and grace to her surviving family Daughter, Becky Wilder; son, Wayne Pool Sr. and wife Deborah; son, Rodney Pool; six grandchildren, Randy Wilder and wife Jamie, Tammy McGinty and husband Jerry, Christy Garza and husband Horatio, Sandy Newman, Wayne Pool Jr. and wife Crystal; Suzy Riley and husband Gary; 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by sister-in-law Earie Cotton. Mary Jo was a devoted rancher’s wife. She gave her life completely to her family, and loved and cared for each and every one in a special unique way. Above all else, she enjoyed time with her loved ones, and after a visit with her you always left feeling special, whole and refreshed. She will be so greatly missed by her family and a multitude of lifelong friends. The family would like to thank caregivers Betty Smith and daughter Carla Carter as well as Beverly Strickland with Bristol Hospice for their support, care and compassion. We are also grateful to Dr. Tom Cole, Jr. for many years of friendship and care of The Pool Family. Mrs. Pool was also a member of Second Baptist Church in Huntsville for over 50 years and served there in many capacities. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare in her memory at 7045 Hwy 75 South, Huntsville TX 77340. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 10:00am on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Walker County, with a gathering at her home immediately following at 2116 Ave. Q, Huntsville, Texas 77340. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com

Mary Jo Pool

September 15, 1927 - July 27, 2020