Jonnie Jo Ernest passed away on November 14, 2021 at the age of 62. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend to many. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children Travis Marcantel (Crystal), Brandi Sills, Caleb Marcantel (Kandalyn) and Ryan Marcantel (Danielle), her grandchildren Trevor Marcantel, Brayden Douglas, Matthew Sills, Micah Marcantel, Jolie Carter, Mason Methvin and Madison Methvin and her former husband Johnny Richardson. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph T. Ernest and Donnie Lee Basco Ernest and her siblings Billy Don Ernest and Connie Fay Ernest.
Jonnie Jo was a person of strong faith and an active member of the Acacia Church. She loved being outside in her garden enjoying her flowers. She loved to cook for family and friends, any reason to get everybody together. Jonnie Jo had a heart of gold and would give the shirt of her back to anybody in need. She was the best MawMaw & GiGi that anybody could ask for, her grandbabies were her heart and soul. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited to attend a night wake at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 5PM till 8PM. The visitation will continue the following day on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 9AM till 11AM. The Celebration of Jonnie Jo’s Life will begin at 11AM. The burial will follow at Coronerview Cemetery in Gonzales. To leave fond memories of Jonnie Jo please visit www.OursoFH.com
