Jo Ann became a member of the Moose Lodge in 1971. During her years serving as a member, she received many honors including, Academy of Friendship in 1973, College of Regents in 1974, Star Recorder in 1977, and Deputy Grand Regent in 1980 to 1981. She also was awarded many International honors including, College of Regent President International in 1988 to 1989 and Grand Council Member International in 1990 to 1992. Finally, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Conference in 2017, which was the highlight of her years in the Moose Lodge. Jo Ann worked for Partners in Wellness of Feist-Weiller Cancer Center for over 13 years and enjoyed many hobbies including fundraising and activities for the Moose as well as shooting pool, crafting, and making beautiful wreaths.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin Gene ‘O Owens, two step-children, and two sisters, Vivian Miller Rogers and Vera Miller Starr. Left to cherish her memories are two sisters, Helen Miller Wright of Bossier City, LA and Anita Miller Brinson of Monroe, LA, sister-in-law Cheroyl Taylor of Shreveport, LA, many nieces and nephews, and numerous cherished friends.
Celebration of life services for Jo Ann Owens will be 2:00 PM, Friday, September 21, 2018 in Centuries Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends for visitation 1:00 PM, Friday, September 21, 2018 at Centuries Funeral Home.
The family invites friends to make Memorial gifts to Moose Charities, Inc., 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL, 60539 or Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, 1501 Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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