Peggy JoAnn Freeman

Peggy Jo Ann Freeman, 81, of Brock, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Private Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 – live stream – BrockUMC.com/Joann Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Brock Cemetery. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford. Donations may be made in Jo Ann’s memory to the Brock United Methodist Scholarship Fund. Jo Ann was born September 23, 1938 in Weatherford to Herman and Ruth Wilkerson. Her family moved to Odessa to run Bronco Chevrolet. It was there she met the love of her life, Bonnie Freeman while attending Odessa High School. They were married and spent many happy years together. Jo Ann’s first job was at Emerson’s Pharmacy where she enjoyed making milk shakes. She also worked with her mother for many years at Montgomery Wards where she received many awards and accolades for selling service contracts. Jo Ann was greatly involved and was a faithful member of the Brock United Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed donating to all the church events, working The Lord’s Acre and always had a special place baking the rolls. Jo Ann was a great supporter of Brock ISD. She enjoyed attending all the sporting events and cheering on her children and grandchildren in everything they did. Jo Ann was a great member of the community, always willing to help, and served with the Volunteer Fire Department for many years. She enjoyed helping anyone in need and was always willing to donate pies and anything else that was needed by anyone in the community. Jo Ann loved her family most of all and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a devoted Cowboys fan and enjoyed going to the Cowboys games. Jo Ann was also an avid traveler and enjoyed going to Boston with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ruth Wilkerson; and her husband, Bonnie L. Freeman. Jo Ann is survived by her daughter, Deanna Brabson and husband, Allen, of Brock; granddaughters, Joanna Brabson of Brock, and Janalee Martin and husband, Lance of Mineral Wells; son, Danny Lee Freeman and wife, Jennifer Thurman, of Brock; great-grandchildren, Hemingway and Atticus Martin, of Mineral Wells; her faithful dog, Blazer; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Jo Ann always said “You have to go through the valley to get to the top.” She had a life well lived.