Jo K. Martin passed away June 21, 2019.

Jo Kathryn Brock was born November 25, 1932 in Godley, Texas. Jo was the only surviving child of Cecil (Himmel) and John W. Brock, after losing an infant brother, Martin Phillip, and stillborn twin sisters. After moving to West Texas in 1946, Jo graduated from Crosbyton High School in 1950. Jo married June Keith Ellison 1951. Jo and Keith farmed south of Crosbyton and had four children before Keith passed away in 1963.

Jo was blessed in marrying Lloyd Martin in 1964. With Lloyds' help Jo graduated from Lubbock Christian College with academic scholarship. Jo achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1969. She was employed by the Crosbyton Clinic Hospital until retirement. Jo was an amazing woman even with all the odds against her. She had a beautiful voice, was an excellent organist, seamstress, and had many other talents.

Jo was preceded in death after 49 years of marriage by her husband Lloyd in 2013, her sons; Jerry Martin in 2012, John Keith Ellison in 2015, and Kris Ellison in 2016.

Jo is survived by her daughters; Cheryl Corey, Joanie Ellison, and Jill Petersen. Jo enjoyed 16 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held later. In Jo's memory please contribute in her name to the Crosby County Senior Citizen Center at 119 North Berkshire; Crosbyton, Texas 79322.