Jo-Ann Wilson, 90, of Evansville, IN passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at The Terrace of Solarbron. Jo-Ann was born in Evansville, IN on October 10, 1928 in Evansville, IN to Archie and Lottie (Major) Wilson.
She was a 1946 graduate of F.J. Reitz High School. Early in her career she worked in the office at Midland Trucking Company. She later worked in the business office at the University of Southern Indiana until she retired in 1989. She was a huge fan and loyal supporter of the USI women and men’s basketball program, and was a past member of the USI Varsity Club. In her younger days she loved traveling in the US and also abroad. She loved working in her yard, the Chicago Cubs and her little Yorkie, Bo. She was a charter member of the Poplar Grove Neighborhood Association. Jo-Ann was a lifelong active member of St. James West UMC. She loved her church family and also loved working the church rummage sale over the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Jean Wilson; brother, Dr. Jack W. Wilson and sister-in-law, Ardella (Bannister) Wilson.
Jo-Ann is survived by her nieces, Vicki (Frank) Wilson, Jacki (Michael) Roehr; nephew, Dr. Scott (Linda) Wilson; nine great nieces and nephews and eighteen great- great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W Illinois St, Evansville, IN 47712, officiated by Pastor Gene Backes with entombment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James West UMC or L.A.M.B (Latin American Missions Board), P.O. Box 486, Leo, IN 46765.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
