She is survived by her son, John Murphy, and her brother, Leroy Middlebrooks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Dovie Middlebrooks; her son, Scott Murphy; her sister, Vecroy Middlebrooks; her sister, Joyce Dempsey; and her brother, Hules Middlebrooks.
A Committal Service will be held at Forestlawn Gardens, 730 Golden Springs Rd, Anniston, AL 36207, US, on March 12, 2026, from 11:00 am.
Jo Ann was a lifelong resident of Alabama. She graduated Ranburne High School and retired from Auto Custom Carpets. She loved her family and friends and was an avid Alabama Fan "ROOL TIDE".