Ethelene Barta

Ethelene (Schrank) Barta, 87, of Wimberley, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1938, in Meadow, TX, to Milton W. and Mary (Mollenkopf) Schrank.
Ethelene is preceded in death by her husband Henry; her parents Milton and Mary Schrank; her brother Wilburn Schrank; and her sisters Mary Ann (Schrank) Barta and Judy (Schrank) Jarzombek.
She is survived by her children, Jeanne (Scottie) Pendergrass; Karen Porter; Michael (Nancy) Barta. Her grandchildren, Adam (Shara); Eric; Tyler (Harmony); Kelli (Andrew); Shay and Alan. Her great grandchildren, Emily; Liliana; Easton; Amber; Zella and Brooks; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her sisters Nancy (Schrank) Russell and Shirley (Schrank) Bohanan.
Ethelene married the love of her life, Henry George Barta, on June 2, 1956. They were side by side for 64 years until Henry's passing in 2020. Ethelene was a loving and devoted wife, mother, granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and friend.
Ethelene was a stay at home mom until 1971, at which time she went to work for the Internal Revenue Service. She retired after 20+ years there. Ethelene loved cooking for her family and baking goodies for family and friends. Her famous "cut-out" cookies will be missed by many. She also enjoyed spending time with family and attending all the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids sporting events.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, June 5th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX 78745.
A Graveside Service will take place directly after, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 S. IH 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX, 78704. Please note the casket will remain closed at the cemetery.