Frances Mary Martinka

Frances Mary Martinka, 86 of Bartlett, Texas passed away surrounded by family in the early morning of July 30, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Willamson County, Texas to Joe and Theresie Smetana Roznovsky. Frances was baptized at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas. She attended Granger schools. She married Henry Daniel Martinka on June 14, 1955, in the SSCM Catholic Church and celebrated the birth of their four children. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She worked hard to assist in providing for their family in various occupations and later as a full time Mom and homemaker. She had a passion for cooking, sewing, canning her famous pickles, making holiday meals and homemade desserts. Frances had a soft spot for animals. Her children never knew what new pet she may bring home next. She enjoyed gardening with the highlight being her magnificent roses.

Frances was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She will be greatly missed. Survived by husband Henry of 69 years; daughters, Pamela Gadison (Daniel), Nancy Lindemann, Amy Kay Martinka (Ted Kallus), and son, Patrick Martinka (Stacy Eddy). Also survived by her grandchildren, Austin Copeland, Christopher Copeland (Tori Canava), Ryan Lindemann (Kristen), Kayla Perez (Caleb), and Katelyn Martinka. Great grandchildren, Harper, Maddox, and Nolan Perez, Kennedy and Landry Lindemann.

Visitation will be held at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett, TX on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm with a rosary following at 6pm. Her funeral will be held at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, TX on Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 10:00am. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery Granger, TX.

Special thanks to the caregivers at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett, TX.

Goodnight Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.