JoAnn Molina Montelongo, age 68 of Rosenberg, TX, went to be with our Lord on October 19, 2023. She was born December 25, 1954, in Victoria, TX, to the late Melton R. and Ester Esquivel Molina.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and by sisters, Sylvia Martinez, Lydia Robles, Paulita Garcia, Guadalupe Hernandez, Mary Ruiz, and Oralia Ruiz.

She is survived by the love of her life and best friend, her husband Antonio Montelongo, Jr. of Rosenberg; daughters, Evette (Edwin) Crump of Houston, Dyvette (David) Gomez of San Antonio; sons, Christopher (Elizabeth) Herrera of Baytown, Michael (Stacey) Patino of Arlington, Antonio Montelongo III (Bear) of Atlanta, Georgia;  sisters, Ophelia Diaz of Victoria, Lori Jacobs of Houston; brother, Melton R. Molina, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

JoAnn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She leaves to cherish her memory through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved and adored greatly.

I ran a good race and fought the good fight. The time has come for me to say goodbye.  Do not cry for me. I'm with God now in a place where there's no more pain, no sorrow, away from the wickedness of the world. To my family, as I say goodbye, remember to always trust God!!

A Memorial Service will be held 10 AM Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Condolence messages may be written for the Montelongo family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.