Josie Nell Henry

Josie Nell Henry, 66, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1959, in Winters, Texas, to Monroe Tischler and Annie Tischler Raco.

Josie had a heart for helping others and especially enjoyed doing outreach for older members of her community. She loved listening to country music, watching her westerns and scary movies, and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was being at home surrounded by those she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Annie Tischler; brothers Harvey Tischler, Homer Tischler, Edwin “Pip” Tischler, Kenneth Tischler, and Calvin Tischler; and her sister Adalene Tomlinson.

Josie is survived by her husband, Ray Henry; her sons, Bobby Knight and his children Zayden, JJ, and Andrea; and David Knight and his wife Mellisa, along with their children Aiden, Damien, and Gavin. She is also survived by her stepchildren Chris Henry and Jennifer Flores; her sisters Nelda Briley, Eva Hollis, and Serena Maas; her niece Michelle Martinez; and great-nephew Colton Martinez.

A viewing will be held at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger, Texas on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Josie will be remembered for her kind and giving heart, her easy laughter, and the way she made everyone feel like family. She had a gift for bringing comfort and warmth wherever she went, and her love will live on in the many lives she touched.