Jo Ann Taite

Jo Ann Taite, 82 of Brenham, passed away at her home Saturday, July 7, 2012.

She was born April 15, 1930 to William and Marjorie (White) Stika in Beaumont, Texas. Jo Ann was baptized on Easter 1940, confirmed and remained a faithful member of the Christian, Disciples of Christ Church. She attended French High School and Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College. She worked for her family, the White Blueprint Company in Beaumont and also for the State of Texas Pardons and Parole Board. From her home in Houston, Jo Ann operated K & T Catering. On July 3, 1963, she married Tolbert C. Taite in Houston. Jo Ann never met a stranger and loved a good party. She was an avid traveler, visiting 18 countries. Memberships included First Christian Church and their Fun Seekers, Kazoo Band, and Red Hat Society.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, and granddaughter Julie Ann Dahmann.

Her loving family includes: daughter and son-in-law, Karen Kay and Fred W. Dahmann of Brenham; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Cannon and Robin Taite of Sugar Land; grandchildren, Danielle Dahmann and fiancé Justen Aguillon, Zachary Fred Dahmann and fiancée Minta Miller, and Emily Elizabeth Taite.

Visitation will be Monday, July 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 10th at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church with Rev. Gary Jeter officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Dahmann, Justen Aguillon, Derek Dahmann, Bill Clanahan, Richard Goodlett, and Lee Gaskamp. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Dahlquist, Jack Carr, David Chappel, Michael Glasscock, and Woody Free.

Memorials may be given to First Christian Church, 401 Sycamore St., Brenham, TX 77833 or Julie Ann Dahmann Library, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 305 West Third St., Brenham, TX 77833.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979-836-3611 To share tributes online visit www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com.