Mary Jo (Norman) Fleetwood Poplin passed away on Oct. 23, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and five generations of family. Rosary Service: 2 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mary Jo was born on Jan. 11, 1930, to Edgar Olan Norman and Marie Salles Norman. She grew up in North Fort Worth, where her family’s roots date back to the city’s earliest days. She attended Our Lady of Victory Academy, graduating in 1948. A devoted Catholic throughout her life, Mary Jo held a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, finding comfort and strength in her faith. Known by the nickname “Tee” in her younger years, Mary Jo was known for her humor, feisty spirit, and willingness to speak her mind. Throughout her life, Mary Jo devoted her time to raising her family and working in various administrative roles. She enjoyed reading, volunteering at the library, cheering on her beloved Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with family. A breast cancer survivor, she approached life’s challenges with strength and determination. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Poplin; former husband, William G. Fleetwood; parents, Edgar Olan Norman and Marie Salles Norman; siblings, Alice Perullo, Sharon Napper, and John Norman; son, Michael Fleetwood; and grandson, Christopher Fleetwood. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Hart (Joe) of North Richland Hills; grandson, Brent Burkheimer (Anna) of Saginaw; granddaughter, Susan Burkheimer; great-granddaughter, Sydney Benton of Fort Worth; son, David Fleetwood (Carolyn) of Ponder; granddaughter, Nicole Fleetwood (Kehnan) of Amarillo; great-granddaughter, Alda Costa of San Marcos; great-grandson, Nicu Costa of Amarillo; grandson, David Fleetwood, Jr. (Hillary) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; great-grandchildren, Lila James, Harrison, Eloise, and Clara; daughter-in-law, Celestina Fleetwood of Aston, Pennsylvania; grandson, Michael Fleetwood Jr. (Tina) of Hagerstown, Maryland; great-granddaughter, Caroline Fleetwood of Arlington, Virginia; great-grandson, Ryan Fleetwood of Missoula, Montana; great-granddaughter, Dominique Grispino of Norwood, Pennsylvania; great-great-grandson, Michael Christopher Rementer; sister, Bonnie Kenney (Joe); niece, Jennifer Palmer of Fort Worth; nieces, Patricia Schmidt (Perullo), Katherine Ottmers (Napper), and Regina Manian (Napper); and countless friends she met along her journey. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with those who went before her, including her beloved dog, Ladybird. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth 76111 817-831-0511
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