Jo Ann dedicated more than 20 years of her working life to the shipping department at Crown Dental Studio in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was known for her commitment and hard work.
Above all, Jo Ann cherished her family and friends. She was deeply devoted to the people she loved and expressed that love through countless selfless acts of kindness, generosity, and care. Whether it was her husband, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, or the many others fortunate enough to know her, Jo Ann gave of herself wholeheartedly. Her family was a central part of her life, and spending time with those she loved brought her great joy.
Jo Ann will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and the genuine love she shared with those around her. She had a special way of putting others before herself, offering comfort, support, and kindness without hesitation. The love she gave so freely leaves a lasting legacy in the hearts of her family and friends.
Though she will be deeply missed, the memories she created and the love she shared will continue to live on in all those whose lives she touched.
Jo Ann will forever be remembered and dearly loved.
She is survived by her daughter, Gena Ann Weed of Arlington, Washington; her sons, Jeff McInnis (Megan) of Sussex, New Brunswick, and Greg McInnis of Waskom, Texas; her brother, Jimmy Cato; and her grandchildren, Keith McInnis, Kyle McInnis, Meghan Hallie Weed, Clementine McInnis, Coy Curtis McInnis, Anne Elizabeth McInnis, Matilda Capitola McInnis, Lukha McInnis and Atlahs McInnis, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Curtis Eugene McInnis; her father, Foster Miles Cato; her mother, Marjorie Chaney Cato; her brothers, Billy Cato and John Cato; and her sister, Betty Toland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Cato, Jeff McInnis, Greg McInnis, Keith McInnis, Kyle McInnis, and Darrell Toland.
