Mary Jobe Obituary
Mary Sue "Susie" White Jobe passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, with her three children and her dog Benji by her side.
She was born to Gladys and Stan White on September 22, 1927, while her family was visiting relatives in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Shortly after her birth, her family returned to Cadiz, Kentucky, where her father owned the Cadiz Milling Co. She was raised as a true blue Kentuckian. She was beautiful, intelligent, and adventuresome. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and left Cadiz to attend Christian College in Columbia, Missouri for two years. The following year she boarded a train by herself for Austin to attend the University of Texas, a place she had never seen. She spent her college years studying English and eating Mexican food at the Spanish Village on Red River. She spent one summer studying in Mexico where she dated a foreign diplomat. Upon graduation she became a stewardess for Chicago & Southern Airlines and spent several years flying the route between New Orleans and Havana, Cuba.
While working as a stewardess, she met future husband Gene Jobe who was on leave from the Merchant Marines during WWII. They were married in Cadiz on June 6, 1949, and then promptly began their new lives - first in Marshall, Texas, then Dallas, and finally in 1965, settling in Corsicana, Texas. The roots she made in Coriscana slowly but surely replaced Cadiz in her heart.
Susie (aka "Mary) was a brilliant woman who loved to read. She was a whiz at working the New York Times crossword puzzle - and did so daily. She loved the peace of the South Texas beaches and spent hours looking for interesting seashells. In 1964 she fought the crowds to take her children to see the Beatles when they performed in Dallas. She traveled the world - first with husband Gene then with daughter Donna. Her grandkids in both Texas and New Mexico - as well as her great grandkids - could simply do no wrong - and neither could her pets - most of whom were rescue dogs. In fact, if you met Susie and you had a dog with you, you can safely assume she enjoyed meeting your dog more than she enjoyed meeting you. Her dogs gave her unconditional companionship for as long as they graced her life.
Her husband Gene predeceased her unexpectedly in 1998 while they were on a trip to Rome. His passing rocked her world, but she moved forward with an independent spirit. Within a few years, she moved to Austin to be closer to her son Jeff and his family. Once she was established in Austin, Susie found great joy in attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She became their biggest fans and sometimes took their losses harder than they did. She rarely missed her daily ritual of meeting each morning with the wonderful people who gathered at Reed Park in Tarrytown to share in the joy of owning a dog. Her family affectionately referred to this group as "the dog park friends." They made her transition to Austin much easier and very welcoming, and for this, her family will always be thankful to this very special group of people.
She also was consistently supported by her wonderful neighbors at Tarrytown Green. They checked on her, assisted her with repairs, and were always quick to call family members if they had any concerns. They were great neighbors - always attentive and faithful. You know who you are, and her family thanks you.
Susie always treasured visits from her daughters, Cindy and Donna, who faithfully made pilgrimages from New Mexico so that they could travel with her to the beaches of Port Aransas to look for seashells, eat Gumbo, and feast on Pepperidge Farm coconut cake. And she was forever thankful for the constant attention she received from her son Jeff. He never allowed her care to be placed on the back burner of his busy life.
She is survived by daughter Donna Jobe of Taos, son Jeff Jobe and wife Connie of Austin, and daughter Cindy Turnbow and husband Chris of Corrales, New Mexico. She also is survived by her grandchildren Taylor Jobe (Lacey), Hadyn (Dan Covert), Staton Jobe (Anne), Katelyn (Lino Casiano) and Sage Turnbow. She also is survived by her ten great-grandchildren and her sister Carol Gray and husband Howard of Panama City, Florida.
A private family burial is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024 in Corsicana, TX
Mary Sue "Susie" White Jobe passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, with her three children and her dog Benji by her side.
She was born to Gladys and Stan White on September 22, 1927, while her family was visiting relatives in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Shortly after her birth, her family returned to Cadiz, Kentucky, where her father owned the Cadiz Milling Co. She was raised as a true blue Kentuckian. She was beautiful, intelligent, and adventuresome. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and left Cadiz to attend Christian College in Columbia, Missouri for two years. The following year she boarded a train by herself for Austin to attend the University of Texas, a place she had never seen. She spent her college years studying English and eating Mexican food at the Spanish Village on Red River. She spent one summer studying in Mexico where she dated a foreign diplomat. Upon graduation she became a stewardess for Chicago & Southern Airlines and spent several years flying the route between New Orleans and Havana, Cuba.
While working as a stewardess, she met future husband Gene Jobe who was on leave from the Merchant Marines during WWII. They were married in Cadiz on June 6, 1949, and then promptly began their new lives - first in Marshall, Texas, then Dallas, and finally in 1965, settling in Corsicana, Texas. The roots she made in Coriscana slowly but surely replaced Cadiz in her heart.
Susie (aka "Mary) was a brilliant woman who loved to read. She was a whiz at working the New York Times crossword puzzle - and did so daily. She loved the peace of the South Texas beaches and spent hours looking for interesting seashells. In 1964 she fought the crowds to take her children to see the Beatles when they performed in Dallas. She traveled the world - first with husband Gene then with daughter Donna. Her grandkids in both Texas and New Mexico - as well as her great grandkids - could simply do no wrong - and neither could her pets - most of whom were rescue dogs. In fact, if you met Susie and you had a dog with you, you can safely assume she enjoyed meeting your dog more than she enjoyed meeting you. Her dogs gave her unconditional companionship for as long as they graced her life.
Her husband Gene predeceased her unexpectedly in 1998 while they were on a trip to Rome. His passing rocked her world, but she moved forward with an independent spirit. Within a few years, she moved to Austin to be closer to her son Jeff and his family. Once she was established in Austin, Susie found great joy in attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She became their biggest fans and sometimes took their losses harder than they did. She rarely missed her daily ritual of meeting each morning with the wonderful people who gathered at Reed Park in Tarrytown to share in the joy of owning a dog. Her family affectionately referred to this group as "the dog park friends." They made her transition to Austin much easier and very welcoming, and for this, her family will always be thankful to this very special group of people.
She also was consistently supported by her wonderful neighbors at Tarrytown Green. They checked on her, assisted her with repairs, and were always quick to call family members if they had any concerns. They were great neighbors - always attentive and faithful. You know who you are, and her family thanks you.
Susie always treasured visits from her daughters, Cindy and Donna, who faithfully made pilgrimages from New Mexico so that they could travel with her to the beaches of Port Aransas to look for seashells, eat Gumbo, and feast on Pepperidge Farm coconut cake. And she was forever thankful for the constant attention she received from her son Jeff. He never allowed her care to be placed on the back burner of his busy life.
She is survived by daughter Donna Jobe of Taos, son Jeff Jobe and wife Connie of Austin, and daughter Cindy Turnbow and husband Chris of Corrales, New Mexico. She also is survived by her grandchildren Taylor Jobe (Lacey), Hadyn (Dan Covert), Staton Jobe (Anne), Katelyn (Lino Casiano) and Sage Turnbow. She also is survived by her ten great-grandchildren and her sister Carol Gray and husband Howard of Panama City, Florida.
A private family burial is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024 in Corsicana, TX
Mary Jobe Obituary
Mary Sue "Susie" White Jobe passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, with her three children and her dog Benji by her side.
She was born to Gladys and Stan White on September 22, 1927, while her family was visiting relatives in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Shortly after her birth, her family returned to Cadiz, Kentucky, where her father owned the Cadiz Milling Co. She was raised as a true blue Kentuckian. She was beautiful, intelligent, and adventuresome. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and left Cadiz to attend Christian College in Columbia, Missouri for two years. The following year she boarded a train by herself for Austin to attend the University of Texas, a place she had never seen. She spent her college years studying English and eating Mexican food at the Spanish Village on Red River. She spent one summer studying in Mexico where she dated a foreign diplomat. Upon graduation she became a stewardess for Chicago & Southern Airlines and spent several years flying the route between New Orleans and Havana, Cuba.
While working as a stewardess, she met future husband Gene Jobe who was on leave from the Merchant Marines during WWII. They were married in Cadiz on June 6, 1949, and then promptly began their new lives - first in Marshall, Texas, then Dallas, and finally in 1965, settling in Corsicana, Texas. The roots she made in Coriscana slowly but surely replaced Cadiz in her heart.
Susie (aka "Mary) was a brilliant woman who loved to read. She was a whiz at working the New York Times crossword puzzle - and did so daily. She loved the peace of the South Texas beaches and spent hours looking for interesting seashells. In 1964 she fought the crowds to take her children to see the Beatles when they performed in Dallas. She traveled the world - first with husband Gene then with daughter Donna. Her grandkids in both Texas and New Mexico - as well as her great grandkids - could simply do no wrong - and neither could her pets - most of whom were rescue dogs. In fact, if you met Susie and you had a dog with you, you can safely assume she enjoyed meeting your dog more than she enjoyed meeting you. Her dogs gave her unconditional companionship for as long as they graced her life.
Her husband Gene predeceased her unexpectedly in 1998 while they were on a trip to Rome. His passing rocked her world, but she moved forward with an independent spirit. Within a few years, she moved to Austin to be closer to her son Jeff and his family. Once she was established in Austin, Susie found great joy in attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She became their biggest fans and sometimes took their losses harder than they did. She rarely missed her daily ritual of meeting each morning with the wonderful people who gathered at Reed Park in Tarrytown to share in the joy of owning a dog. Her family affectionately referred to this group as "the dog park friends." They made her transition to Austin much easier and very welcoming, and for this, her family will always be thankful to this very special group of people.
She also was consistently supported by her wonderful neighbors at Tarrytown Green. They checked on her, assisted her with repairs, and were always quick to call family members if they had any concerns. They were great neighbors - always attentive and faithful. You know who you are, and her family thanks you.
Susie always treasured visits from her daughters, Cindy and Donna, who faithfully made pilgrimages from New Mexico so that they could travel with her to the beaches of Port Aransas to look for seashells, eat Gumbo, and feast on Pepperidge Farm coconut cake. And she was forever thankful for the constant attention she received from her son Jeff. He never allowed her care to be placed on the back burner of his busy life.
She is survived by daughter Donna Jobe of Taos, son Jeff Jobe and wife Connie of Austin, and daughter Cindy Turnbow and husband Chris of Corrales, New Mexico. She also is survived by her grandchildren Taylor Jobe (Lacey), Hadyn (Dan Covert), Staton Jobe (Anne), Katelyn (Lino Casiano) and Sage Turnbow. She also is survived by her ten great-grandchildren and her sister Carol Gray and husband Howard of Panama City, Florida.
A private family burial is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024 in Corsicana, TX
Mary Sue "Susie" White Jobe passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, with her three children and her dog Benji by her side.
She was born to Gladys and Stan White on September 22, 1927, while her family was visiting relatives in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Shortly after her birth, her family returned to Cadiz, Kentucky, where her father owned the Cadiz Milling Co. She was raised as a true blue Kentuckian. She was beautiful, intelligent, and adventuresome. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and left Cadiz to attend Christian College in Columbia, Missouri for two years. The following year she boarded a train by herself for Austin to attend the University of Texas, a place she had never seen. She spent her college years studying English and eating Mexican food at the Spanish Village on Red River. She spent one summer studying in Mexico where she dated a foreign diplomat. Upon graduation she became a stewardess for Chicago & Southern Airlines and spent several years flying the route between New Orleans and Havana, Cuba.
While working as a stewardess, she met future husband Gene Jobe who was on leave from the Merchant Marines during WWII. They were married in Cadiz on June 6, 1949, and then promptly began their new lives - first in Marshall, Texas, then Dallas, and finally in 1965, settling in Corsicana, Texas. The roots she made in Coriscana slowly but surely replaced Cadiz in her heart.
Susie (aka "Mary) was a brilliant woman who loved to read. She was a whiz at working the New York Times crossword puzzle - and did so daily. She loved the peace of the South Texas beaches and spent hours looking for interesting seashells. In 1964 she fought the crowds to take her children to see the Beatles when they performed in Dallas. She traveled the world - first with husband Gene then with daughter Donna. Her grandkids in both Texas and New Mexico - as well as her great grandkids - could simply do no wrong - and neither could her pets - most of whom were rescue dogs. In fact, if you met Susie and you had a dog with you, you can safely assume she enjoyed meeting your dog more than she enjoyed meeting you. Her dogs gave her unconditional companionship for as long as they graced her life.
Her husband Gene predeceased her unexpectedly in 1998 while they were on a trip to Rome. His passing rocked her world, but she moved forward with an independent spirit. Within a few years, she moved to Austin to be closer to her son Jeff and his family. Once she was established in Austin, Susie found great joy in attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She became their biggest fans and sometimes took their losses harder than they did. She rarely missed her daily ritual of meeting each morning with the wonderful people who gathered at Reed Park in Tarrytown to share in the joy of owning a dog. Her family affectionately referred to this group as "the dog park friends." They made her transition to Austin much easier and very welcoming, and for this, her family will always be thankful to this very special group of people.
She also was consistently supported by her wonderful neighbors at Tarrytown Green. They checked on her, assisted her with repairs, and were always quick to call family members if they had any concerns. They were great neighbors - always attentive and faithful. You know who you are, and her family thanks you.
Susie always treasured visits from her daughters, Cindy and Donna, who faithfully made pilgrimages from New Mexico so that they could travel with her to the beaches of Port Aransas to look for seashells, eat Gumbo, and feast on Pepperidge Farm coconut cake. And she was forever thankful for the constant attention she received from her son Jeff. He never allowed her care to be placed on the back burner of his busy life.
She is survived by daughter Donna Jobe of Taos, son Jeff Jobe and wife Connie of Austin, and daughter Cindy Turnbow and husband Chris of Corrales, New Mexico. She also is survived by her grandchildren Taylor Jobe (Lacey), Hadyn (Dan Covert), Staton Jobe (Anne), Katelyn (Lino Casiano) and Sage Turnbow. She also is survived by her ten great-grandchildren and her sister Carol Gray and husband Howard of Panama City, Florida.
A private family burial is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024 in Corsicana, TX
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