Mary Bourgo Knox, 79, of Cuero passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born August 23, 1946 in Ashland, Wisconsin to the late Joseph A. and Fern Giese Bourgo. She married the late David Knox. She worked many years for Circle K as a District Manager.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy "Mellon" Lippe and Angela Shinkle; sons, Scott D. Bourgo and Chester H. Shinkle Jr.; sisters, Lucille Diver (Dean), Sylvia Hudson, Laverne Anderson (Dwayne), Judith Bourgo (Bob), Yvonne Clairmont and Lori Lewis; best friend, Sue Molands; brothers, Joseph Bourgo (Sharon) and Robert Bourgo (Cindy) as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David Knox.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Anna Koch Building in the Park.  

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.