She was born April 6th, 1947 to Edward and June (nee Harbison) in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Collinsville High School, Collinsville, IL in 1965. She retired from Enterprise Leasing in St. Louis, MO in 2013 and often enjoyed lunching with her close girlfriends.
Jo Ann “loved” animals and made donations and contributions to the Humane Society of Missouri. She was also very proud of her nephew, great nephews, niece and great niece.
She is survived by one sister, Linda (Michael C.) Cristel of Highland, IL, nephew, Michael E. Cristel of Plymouth, MN, great nephews, Seth and Jackson Cristel, also of MN, and niece, Laura (Brian) Grady of Las Vegas, NV great nephew Garet Grady, great niece, Isabelle Grady also of NV, and also their beautiful dog. Bella Grady.
Interment will be private in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri or to Heartland Hospice.