Jo was predeceased in death by her parents, three siblings and her daughter, Jolee Valenzuela.
Jo is survived by her husband of 66 years Dolly Lee Forren. Jo and Dolly were married in September 1954. They moved from Illinois in 1956 before settling in Tucson in 1959.
Jo is survived by daughters Julie Gaines (Bill), Lisa Heintz (Dave), Janet Bruce (Randy) and her “fifth daughter” Nina Albert. Jo is also survived by 10 grandchildren,18 great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
While raising a family, Jo worked for 23 years at St. Mary’s Hospital. After retiring, Jo loved traveling while researching her genealogy. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing the organ and taking music classes. Jo took pride in creating gifts for her family and friends.
She loved to be surrounded by her growing family. Jo was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, aunt and grandma with a loving heart that never judged a soul.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jo’s name to your favorite charity.
A celebration of life will be held Friday June 18, 2021, at South Lawn Cemetery starting at 10:00am.
