Jo Ann Mays Latimore, age 79 of Humboldt, passed away peacefully on her birthday, July 23, 2023. It is thought that God gives you a mission on your birth date and when you die on your date of birth your spiritual earthly mission is complete.
Jo Ann was born on July 23, 1944 in Sikeston, MO to the late William Robert Mays and Sarah Ann Baker Noiseworthy. She was a devout Christian who had a fierce love for the Lord and put Him first in all things. She loved every member of her family and always interceded in prayer for them daily.
She was a teacher at Word of Life Academy and also was devout prayer warrior and spiritual teacher to her young students. In later years, she was a teaching assistant at the University School of Jackson where she enjoyed every child that crossed her path.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Latimore and her daughter, Julie Lyn Latimore Payne and two brothers, Bill and Jack Mays.
She is survived by daughter, Sherrie Deaton and Sarah Latimore; grandchildren, Corey Colonna (Jeff), Alison Deaton (Shawn), Will Deaton (Lisa), Jessica Townsend (Josh), Blake Deneen, Tori Deneen (Bryan); and great grands Jace, Julia, Blake, D.J., Hunter, Jack, Emily, Luke, Carter, Cash, Cooper, and Amiah.
A private graveside service for Jo Ann will be held at Ridgecrest Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Latimore family.
