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Gertrude Ann "G Ann" Mokry Krenek

21 Jul 1936 – 13 May 2021

Birth21 Jul 1936
Death13 May 2021
CemeterySaint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Taylor , Williamson County , Texas , USA
Added byJoe Eckols on 18 May 2021
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Gertrude Ann Mokry Krenek , (G Ann) passed from this earthly life on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was a devout Catholic, loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was born July 21, 1936 in Granger, Texas to Frank Mokry and Anna Marek Mokry. Growing up on a Czech speaking family farm with seven brothers, G Ann had to learn English quickly when she attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius parochial school in Granger. To further her education, she moved to Taylor to attend St. Mary's Catholic High School, living with various aunts and uncles while her brothers worked the farm with her parents. She was Valedictorian of the Class of 1954 at St. Mary's. While in school, she met the love of her life, Frank Charles Krenek, at a Polka dance. They married October 9, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor. They were proud of their Czech heritage and danced across Texas at many SPJST, Knights of Columbus, VFW, and American Legion Halls. Her children have fond memories of sleeping on tables and chairs during the Battle of the Bands each Sunday at SPJST. Mother and Dad were the best dancers at any Czech wedding, and led many Grand Marches over the years. Mother was known as the Tupperware Lady for over 53 years, traveling all over Texas, holding parties at homes, Beauty Salons, Home Economics Classes and more. Tupperware was often a family affair as the children helped package and deliver the merchandise and often helped her "Friend Find" which was cold-calling door to door. Yearly conventions across the United States would provide some of the rare out-of-state family vacations. While still selling Tupperware in the 90's, G Ann joined her brothers at DPS, working in Austin until retiring for good. G Ann was a life-long member of KJZT and SPJST, serving as an officer in these organizations over the years. G Ann and Frank traveled on their dream trip to the Czech Republic with her close cousin, Rose Mueller and her husband and was proud to be able to communicate with the locals in their native tongue. Mother loved meeting new people and was always interested in their personal history; where they were from, their heritage and their family. Her memory was amazing and we would always marvel at the details she remembered of everyone she met. She knew everyone's birthdate and family tree and had nicknames for so many of her loved ones. One of her favorite things to do was have her family's birthdays or anniversaries listed on the marquee at City National Bank as well as calling the local radio station KTAE/KXRT and playing a song in someone's honor. Above all, G Ann was proud of her family. She is survived by her six children, Paula Marak (Eugene), Greg Krenek, Frank Krenek II (Nancy), Kathie Pfluger (David), Kristie Johnston (Scott) and Robin Krenek. She is survived by 13 grandchildren, Misty Marak, Kristopher Johnston (Helen), Frank Charles Krenek III (Shannon), Adam Pfluger (Christa), Jennifer Barrett (Ryan), Erika Greer (Ty), Whitney Krenek, Dillon Pfluger (Rhegan Stroup), Kelsey Krenek, Tony Johnston, Wylie Duxstad, Eden Krenek and Max Krenek. She is survived by 7 great grandchildren, Zoe Horne, Kenna Greer, Scarlett Horne, Lennon Pfluger, Rowan Barrett, Petyon Greer and Daphne Barrett. She is survived by an extended family of grandchildren, Shannon Roberson (Lance), Kenneth O'Meara (Kelsey), Katelyn Scolaro (Mark), Ellen Ash (Johann) and Monica Axtell (Luke) and 6 step great grand children, Ashlyn Axtell, Ryder Axtell, Lane O'Meara, John O'Meara and Henrietta Ash. She is survived by brothers, Bernard (Shirley), Andrew, Raymond (Nancy), and Al Mokry (Barbara), and sister-in-law Lucy Mokry and brother-in-law Virgil Klaus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents Frank and Anna Mokry, her husband Frank Charles Krenek, brothers, Frank, Gilbert and Alfred Mokry, sisters-in-law Mary Ann Mokry and Norma Lee Klaus, daughter-in-law Lauren Krenek, and In-Laws Paul and Hermina Krenek. Visitation and Rosary will be from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday May 20, 2021 at The Gabriel's Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Georgetown, TX. Rosary to begin at 7 pm. Funeral mass will be Friday at 2:30 pm at Sts. Cyril and Methodious Catholic Church in Granger, TX with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Taylor, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donation to be given in her honor to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Mary's School funds in Taylor, Texas. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to all the staff of Will-O-Bell Nursing Facility in Bartlett, Texas. Before and during Covid these individuals became her extended family and her family has witnessed the deep love, compassion and care that their mother received and shared with these angels. During the most recent hospice care, it was an honor to witness their professionalism, humanity and extreme care to our mother. G Ann Krenek was a character, a strong-willed woman, devoted to Christ and always the last one to leave the party, wedding or funeral. She led a life of connection with others. Her feistiness lives on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and appreciated for the strength and strong love she exhibited in life.

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