Jo Olive Vardeman was born on April 28, 1930, in Breckenridge, Texas. On August 28, 1948, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Vardeman, with whom she shared 47 years of devotion until his passing in 1995.
Jo was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her home was a place of welcome, her table a place of laughter, and her heart a steadfast shelter for those she loved. She lived with deep faith, a generous spirit, and a grace that touched every life around her.
She will be remembered for her warmth, her humor, her fierce love for her family, and the way she made every person feel valued and known.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and forever dear.
She is survived by her children:
Joe Bill & Terri Vardeman – Blanchard, Oklahoma
Don & Ann Vardeman – Tomball, Texas
Jana & Earl Engledow – Lawton, Oklahoma
Tami & Oscar Gomez – Sachse, Texas
Her grandchildren:
Justin and Jayme; Rob, Kama, Billy, and Tim; Timmy, Jason and Joshua; Zach, Caitlin, Maci and Jake.
She is also blessed with 23 great-grandchildren, each one a cherished gift.
Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Abbey Chapel at Resthaven, with Celebration of Life services to begin at 2 pm, with Pastor Ruby Moultrie officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park
