She was a graduate of Treadwell high school Class of 1956. She started work after graduating in the trucking industry as a clerical clerk until she retired in August 2001 after 37 years of service.
She was a faithful, fun, loving and high spirited, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A great mix of quick wit, an adventurous spirit, and loved to be fancy. Moma Jo was a member of RaMet - Carnival Crew and volunteered with La Passe. She enjoyed boating, fishing, and camping, and could drive a motor home with grace. Moma Jo was a blessing to our entire family and will be terribly missed.
She was proceeded in death by her husband of 39 years, Samuel Leo Salvaggio, and her second husband Vern Chumney; son Jeffery Joe Salvaggio, son-in-law Jerry Wayne Davis and 3 sisters.
JoAnn leaves behind her loving companion Don Byrn; daughters, Cynthia Davis and Tammy (Jeff) Kelly; grandchildren Megan (Brennan) Andre, Jordan (Emilie) Davis, Dustin (Taylor) Kelly, AJ (Casey) Kelly, Sami Jo (Matthew Owen) Kelly, and BJ Salvaggio; Great grandchildren Madelyn, Logan, Stevie, Leo, Eli, Talyn, Grayson, Sadie and Laila Jo, along with many dear friends and extended family.
A visitation for Moma Jo will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM until funeral services begin at 10:00 AM all at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Saint Jude Memorial Giving, 501 Saint Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959
