JoAnn was born on January 15, 1935, in Centerville, LA, to James Edgar Bergeron and Exalta Broussard Bergeron.
Growing up in Port Arthur, JoAnn received her first Holy Communion at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where she graduated in 1953. She had a strong faith and love for studying God’s word and always had a passion for being near the water – beach, lake, or bay.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Betty Bergeron Morris; and daughter, Julie Ault.
She is survived by her daughter Jo Ellen Dietz and husband Bob; sons Al Pressler, James Pressler, and wife Kimberly; grandchildren Callie Denbigh, Kolby Wahl, Joshua Ault, Porscha Pressler, Cameron Pressler, Madison Pressler, and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, April 12, 2024, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with a graveside service immediately following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.