She was born October 28. 1934 to Jessie and Velma (Yoder) Short in Shawnee. Jo Ann attended Harrison Grade School and Shawnee High School.
She married Charles W Hobbs on August 30, 1952. Jo Ann was a cosmetologist for over 50 years, opening her first Beauty Shop in 1954 on East Main St in downtown Shawnee.
In 1957 she relocated to 645 W. University St, and in 1963 opened Charles Beauty School.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Velma Short; husband, Charles Hobbs; one son, David Wayne Hobbs; and brother, Roscoe Garland Short.
Those left to cherish her memories are her sister, Carol Martin and husband W. D.; sons, Larry Hobbs, Gary and Cathy Hobbs; sister-in-law, Glenda Short, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Liberty Baptist Church with Revered Phil Thompson officiating.