Jo Ann Sewell, 83, of Tallahassee died Saturday, January 30th, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Born February 2, 1932 in Etowah, Tennessee, she moved to Tallahassee from Pensacola in 1973. A career educator, she served for many years as a librarian in the Taylor County School System until her retirement. A graduate of Florida State University, she was also a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and a member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church. Jo Ann was a professionally trained singer and enjoyed singing, particularly with the church choir. She pursued a keen interest in genealogy, traveling whenever and wherever she could, and spending time with her family.
Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Paul T. Sewell, she is survived by a son, Tom (Janet) of North Port, FL; daughter: Paula S. (Stan) Warmath of Tallahassee; sisters Mary Dean Fischer of Clearwater, Bennie Baker of Pensacola and two grandchildren, Martin and Griffin Sewell.
For friends who wish, the family suggests memorial donations to Moffitt Cancer Center, 4101 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 in lieu of flowers.
