Josephine Barbara "Josie" Lenz, 90, passed away November 5, 2019. She was born December 6, 1928 in Victoria, Texas to Frank Louis Kremlin and Mary Drymala Kremlin.

She was an amazing baker, quilt maker, and homemaker. She also cooked many meals at the Palacios ISD when she worked in the school cafeteria before retiring.

She was proud to be a member of the Palacios Church of Christ and was a long time resident of Palacios, Texas.

She is survived by her three children, Evelyn Dunn of Palacios, Buddy Lenz (Lynda) of Collegeport and Donnie Lenz (Irma) of Deer Park; grandchildren Traylor Lenz (Gena), Garrett Lenz (Kimberly), Lisa Baughman (John), Jolene Barrientos (Daniel), Ryan Lenz (Stacy), and Cody Lenz (Alexis); great grandchildren Laynie, Gracie, Ava, Myla, Kirsten, Rec, Ally Easton and Tanner.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lenz, whom she married on August 3, 1945 and by her siblings Marie Clark, Hattie Munsch, Edwin Kremlin, Victor Kremlin, Elizabeth Tobeck and Irene Bessie.

Graveside services will be 9:00 AM Firday, November 8, 2019 at Hawley Cemetery with Shan Jackson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Palacios Church of Christ; PO Box 904; Palacios, TX 77465.