Emma Josephine Boothe Musselman

Emma Josephine Jo Boothe Musselman entered into our Heavenly Father's Kingdom on March 3, 2006 at the age of 88. Josephine was born in Yoakum, Texas on July 23, 1917 to John William and Emma Hoch Boothe. She graduated from Yoakum High School where she was a cheerleader with her twin brother, Jack. In 1939 she graduated from Baylor University where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She enjoyed 46 years of marriage to her loving husband and after raising their seven children, they became world travelers and avid art collectors. In the past years Josephine generously treated her family to many wonderful cruises and trips.

Josephine was a member of the Battle of Flowers Association, Tri Delta Alumnae, PEO, Tuesday Musical Club, The Argyle, Club Giraud, the Petroleum Club and a member of Trinity Baptist Church for 56 years. In 2001 she was honored with the Ruskin Norman Leadership Award and a recipient of the Trefoil Award from the Girl Scouts of America. In 1989 she established the Josephine and George Musselman Endowed Music Scholarship Fund at Baylor University.

Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Abraham Musselman, son George Abraham Musselman, Jr., her son-in-law Orvis Ellis Meador, Jr., and her brothers Horace Boothe, Gabriel Boothe, Elmo Boothe and her twin brother, Jack Boothe.

She is survived by her children Jo Lynne Meador, Joyce Mayfield and husband Jess, Jeanie Kirkwood and husband John, Jack Musselman and wife Kathleen, Jamie Musselman and wife Terrie and Jan Marchbanks and husband Tom.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Orvis Meador III and wife Caroline, Josie Flesher and husband Clare, Mark Meador and wife Christy, Carter Mayfield and wife Sheila, Jessica Honegger and husband Joe, Carolyn Leiloglou and husband Demetrios, David Kirkwood and wife Cordelia, Jacob Musselman, Kate Musselman, Becky Gulley and husband Loren, J.B. Musselman, Jr. and wife Callie, Melanie Musselman, George Musselman II, Thomas Marchbanks IV, McLane Marchbanks, and William Marchbanks and great grandchildren: Jack Meador, Andrew Flesher, George Flesher, Bennett Flesher, Maddox Meador, Caelyn Leiloglou and Carrie Gulley.

So many words come to mind when remembering Jo as a mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, and friend.generous, good nature, quick witted, always optimistic, honest, strong Christian, high spirited, fun loving, easy going. She loved the Lord and clung strong to her Christian upbringing passing that faith on to her children. She loved people and they loved her. She once said her motto was "I'll go anywhere with anyone, any time, all they have to do is ask". The Lord has now asked her to come with him to live eternally in His Glorious Mansion.

Our family wishes to express our sincere thanks to our faithful and loving caregivers over the past 5 years: Ella Jones, Rita DeLeon, Maria Garza, Rita Lopez and Rose Rouse.

Pallbearers are Orvis Meador III, Mark Meador, Carter Mayfield, David Kirkwood, Jacob Musselman, J.B. Musselman, Jr, George Musselman II, Thomas Marchbanks IV, McLane Marchbanks, and William Marchbanks.