Josie Carlson, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with ALS.
She was born March 21, 1954 in Yoakum to Thomas and Catarina Hernandez Longoria.
She was the church treasurer and member of My Father’s House Church and served as the Praise Team director. She was a long-time hair dresser in Yoakum and a friend to everyone.
Survivors are daughters, Tracie Elizondo (Jarred) of Yoakum, Tana Garcia (Adam) of Victoria, Brianna Garza and KayLynn Garza, both of Yoakum; son, Curtis Jacobs (Donna) of Yoakum; five grandchildren; five sisters, Lilly Guiterrez of Victoria, Eva Perez of Yoakum, Mary Cole of Cuero, Janie Gonzales of Cuero and Emma Neubauer of Yoakum; brother, Jesse Longoria of Shiner and all the children that were entrusted to her babysitting care.
Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Adam and Joe Longoria.
“I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: for night cometh, when no man can work.” (John 9:4)
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