Frieda Michalka

Frieda Mae Michalka was born on July 30, 1932, in Cleburne, Texas. She joined the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 92 in Midlothian, Texas. Frieda was proceeded in death by her parents James Adam Yockel and Clarice Mae (Glover) Yockel. Her husband George Joseph and infant son George Eric Michalka. Siblings and their spouses; James Oscar Yockel and first wife Eunice Marie (Landon) Yockel, their children James Landon Yockel, Robert Wayne Yockel, and John Charles Yockel, second wife Helen Marie (Bell) Yockel. Sisters Frances Annagene Yockel, Dorothy Nell (Yockel) Kuykendall and Herman R., Lena Ruth (Yockel) Hargis and Bobby Weldon. Nephews; Richard Galen Hargis and Kenneth Ray Kuykendall, and son-in-law Hubert Baxter Braden III (Brad). Frieda is survived by her daughter Georgina Marie Braden and son Alan Christopher Michalka and girlfriend Carrie Spillers. Grandchildren Brandi Gail Michalka, Lauren Mackenzie Michalka and partner Malarie White, Mason Emory Michalka and wife Taylor, Morgan Christopher Michalka and wife Maison Lee, Gillian Claire Braden, Becky Braden Grady and husband Wayne, Hubert Baxter Braden IV (Bart). Great-grandchildren Rinley Gail Rawlins, Riverlyn Jo Rawlins, Rocker Rein Rawlins, Wyatt Wade Michalka, Ty Morgan Michalka, Miranda Eve Braden, Jaxon Wayne Grady, Cooper Bryce Grady. Sister-in-law Marguerite Michalka and brother-in-law Joseph Michalka, and numerous nieces and nephews. Frieda's grandmother, Addie J. Baugh Glover, lived with the family and had a major role in her upbringing. Frieda always shared fond memories of her grandmother with us. Frieda was a sharp-minded storyteller of her family history. After graduation she worked as a bank teller. She was introduced to her loving husband George by sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Herman Kuykendall. They were married on June 27, 1953, and spent 64 devoted years together. They relocated several times before settling into their forever home in Midlothian, Texas in the 1960's. George and Frieda enjoyed gardening, cooking, and preparing homemade ice cream. In later years, they became loyal Blue Bell customers; the Great Divide was her favorite! Frieda spent many years managing the bookwork for the family business, Michalka Concrete Inc. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, visiting with friends and neighbors, and corresponding with family. Her true joy was caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, supporting them through their own endeavors. She was an incredibly loving and nurturing woman who devoted her life to her family. She will be most remembered as "Our Queen Mamaw". The family would like to thank all staff and caregivers of Midtowne Meadows Health and Rehab and Alpha Omega Hospice for all the care and love shown during the past eight months.