JoAnn Dow

Jo Ann Montgomery Dow passed away peacefully at her home in New Braunfels on August 31, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in El Paso, Texas, July 8, 1933 to Arthur Vernon and Mattie Leverette Montgomery. She married Frank Ross Dow of Robstown on February 6, 1953 and after close to 62 years of marriage, Frank passed away in November 2014. Over fifty of those years were spent in Corpus Christi and the surrounding area, and during those years, many, many enjoyable days were spent at Padre Island where her ashes will be spread at a later date.

She is survived by her children: Ronald L. Dow, and wife, Nan, of Bakersfield, CA, Nancy Dow West of San Antonio, and Gerry R. Dow of Austin, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, her sister, Nancy Cooke Jenkins of Wimberley, and her niece, Lani Sybert Wilkes of New Orleans, LA. She is preceded in death by two half siblings, Bebe McAnally Sybert and A.V. Montgomery, Jr.

A Sinton High School graduate (1950), Jo Ann loved to return to her Sinton High School reunions to maintain those lifelong friendships. She was an avid and beautiful seamstress, creating beautiful, detailed clothing and quilts. She was a lover of the arts and all things colorful! Known for her beautiful attire and scarves…The family asks that in remembrance of her, Ladies; don your favorite colorful scarf, and Gentlemen; your favorite colorful ties!

In Lieu of flowers, her family wishes donations be made to: CTRC Council Patient Assistance Fund, 7979 Wurzbach Road, Suite U600, San Antonio, Texas 78229.