Jo Ann Permenter

Mrs. Permenter was born November 19, 1930 in Joaquin, Texas, the daughter of the late Lillian (Coats) and John Grady McKnight. She passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 in a local hospice facility.

Mrs. Permenter was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a 3rd grade teacher at Herty Elementary School for 28 years. She was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Herty Baptist Church. Mrs. Permenter also volunteered with the American Cancer Society. She enjoyed collecting boy and girl figurines due to her love for children. She was also a great cook.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra Permenter of Arlington; sons, David Permenter of Arlington and Jeffrey Permenter of Lufkin; grandchildren, Brian Permenter and Lacie Panknin and husband Jeff; great-grandchildren, Abby Panknin, Elijah Marquez, Megan Panknin, Caleb Marquez and Levi Marquez; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Permenter was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John Permenter on January 20, 2019; brother, Travis McKnight; and sisters, Dorothey Blount, Marie Jay and Grady Lou Shofner.

Pallbearers will be Brian Permenter, Jeff Panknin, Larmie Blount, Dick Jay, Joe Permenter, and Randy Permenter,

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.