~Georgie Pokluda~

SHINER: Georgie Pokluda, 82, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born February 18, 1943 in Floresville to the late Joseph and Lillie (Dusek) Chunda.

Georgie never met a stranger in life. She loved people and loved sharing life with everyone around her. She had many struggles in life but was strong willed and determined to make the best of what life offered. She had a contagious laugh that shook her whole body and she choose laughter over tears most of the time. She owned and worked the Woodman’s Inn  and later worked at Patek’s Grocery in Shiner.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and leaves a legacy of love in her family. Rest in peace Georgie.

Survivors are her children, Jenny Beldin and husband, Ronny of Cuero, Stephen Pokluda of Yorktown and Sheila Stoelje of Schneider; 7 grandchildren, Cynthia, Elizabeth, Aaron, Joshua, Mickala, Hannah, Jaylee, and Ryder; sister, Helen Kainer Of Pearland and brother, John Chunda (Joyce) of Pearland

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lillie Chunda; husband, Daniel Pokluda; infant son, Mark Anthony Pokluda; daughter-in-law, Heidi Pokluda; brother Jerome Chunda and wife Mary Ann Chunda and brother-in-law, Daniel Kainer.

A Celebration of her Life will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum with Pastor Apolonio (Junior) Garcia officiating.  Burial to be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Two River’s Bible Church, 1600 N. Sarah DeWitt Dr. Ste # 210, Gonzales, Tx 78629 or Hallettsville Community Church, 605 S. Glendale, Hallettsville, Tx 77964.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

 

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