Jo Ann-Bechthold-Obituary

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Jo Ann "Jody" Bechthold

Nov 8, 1934 - Sep 21, 2024

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Aunt Jody always made me feel welcome. She was interested in my life and a great heart. She l9ved creative projects and inspired me that way. She will always be a smile for me.

I loved Jo Ann so much. She was such a wonderful person, my cousin, and friend. She was always cheerful, even when she felt bad. I love you, Jo Ann. Rest in peace.

I love you, Aunt Jody!

Will miss your sunshine. Praying for you Clyde.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jo Ann and Clyde have always been valued friends of the Hughes family as long as I can remember. Precious friends and neighbors.

She was a wonderful woman. I always admired well she seemed to do everything (such a talented person). I remember how moist her cakes were and beautiful.

My mom was Shirley "Mounsey " Thompson. She and Jo Ann were best friends in school. I'm sure they are together again and probably talking about everything and anything. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could make it to the service, but I can't. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with y'all. She was a beautiful lady.

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Jo Ann's Obituary

Jo Ann “Jody” Bechthold, 89, of Booker, Texas passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Perryton, Texas.  Viewing will be Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. in Booker, Texas.  A family visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Booker, Texas.  A memorial service will be held Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Methodist Church in Booker, Texas at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Lewis Holland and Gene McPeak.  The service will be livestreamed on the Boxwell Brothers Facebook page at the time of the service.  Cremation arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Booker, Texas.

Mrs. Bechthold was born on November 8, 1934 on the family farm north of Booker, Texas to Dan Sell and Alnora Getz Sell.  She married her husband, Clyde, on December 21, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Booker, Texas.  She was also a member of the Methodist Church in Booker and had been all her life.  She was a great cook, decorating cakes for years.  She loved going on road trips and traveling, and she had visited all 50 states.  Her favorite trip was going to see the polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.  She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club for 69 years, and she and her husband, Clyde, loved square dancing.

Mrs. Bechthold is survived by her husband, Clyde; one son, Doak Bechthold of Booker, Texas; two daughters, Clydeene Harper and husband Gilbert of Booker, Texas, and Charmaine Powell and her husband, Dr. James Powell of Amarillo, Texas; one grandson, Dr. Brent Harper and wife Crystal of Booker, Texas; one granddaughter, Vanessa Stewart and husband Stephen of Lubbock, Texas; one chosen granddaughter, Jessica Skipper and husband Andrew of Booker, Texas; four great-granddaughters, Anastasia Harper, Alexis Tradwell, Kaylee Skipper, and Kirsten Stewart; and two great-grandsons, Joseph Skipper and Tobin Stewart.

Mrs. Bechthold was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Richard Sell and sister, Edna Mae Norton.

The family requests memorials be to the Booker Methodist Church, P.O. Box 168, Booker, Texas, 79005, or to one’s favorite charity.

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