Annie Schroeder

Annie (Ann) Louise Schroeder, 91, of Smithville, Texas passed away peacefully at The Christopher House on Friday, March 27, 2026. Ann was born in Winchester, Texas, on February 26, 1935, the daughter of Traugott and Otillie Franke.

After growing up in Winchester, Ann married the love of her life,
Johnny Schroeder.

Johnny and Ann were blessed in this marriage with four children - Johnnie, Danny, Susan and David.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Traugott and Otillie Franke, two brother's James Franke and RC Franke, one sister Charlene Franke, husband Johnny Schroeder, daughter Susan Wilkins and son David Schroeder.

Ann is survived by her two son's Johnnie and wife Tammy of Smithville, Texas, and Danny and wife Brenda of Smithville, Texas. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, one sister-n-law - Iris Franke of Smithville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ann enjoyed serving her community and donated much of her time serving her church where she was a life long member of Grace Lutheran and serving with the LWML - Lutheran Women's Missionary
League.

Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many.

As many knew her by "Ms. Ann" she had a true gift for always taking care of others. Her home was always an open door for many. Her love was never ending when it came to helping others - especially her own family. She loved hosting the famous Schroeder's "Fish Fry's" in the back yard and having friends join her and Johnnie for good food and good fellowship. She loved her flowers and plants and always had something blooming.

She spent countless hours beside Johnny fishing, hunting and tending to the business - Schroeder's Auto, Schroeder's Wrecker or be it Schroeder's Bait Shop - selling many a minnow!

Ann was a faithful servant and loved the Lord. She loved spending time with family, her grandchildren and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Marrs Jones Funeral Home in Smithville, Texas.

The funeral service will be at 10:00am on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Grace Lutheran Church with burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery.