Jo Ann was known for crafting, sewing and quilting. She loved attending and hosting garage sales to build her many collections throughout her life. Jo Ann met the love of her life, Royce, at Bass café as a waitress; she then became a devoted wife on March 20, 1953. Jo Ann was an amazing mother to her children. She enjoyed being the secretary and treasurer at Bailes Baptist in her early years, then at East Tyler Baptist in her later years. ‘Nannie Moreland’ was known as the professional grandmother,; she took great pride in watching her grandbabies.
In her last weeks, Jo Ann dearly loved a therapy dog companion, Rocky, that would visit her daily. At her old house on Hardy road, everyone knew that open curtains meant they were ready to receive guests. Now that the curtains are permanently closed for the Moreland household, it brings peace knowing she is in heaven and watching over those who miss her dearly.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughter Melinda (Archie) Warren; grandchildren Jimmy (Wendy) Warren, Jarrod (Amber) Finley, Frank (Jon-Paul Leduc) Warren, and Milisia Shelby; sister Norma Johnson; great-grandchildren Brianne and Austin Jones, Cayson Jester, Hayden Finley, and Avery and Trey Clayton.
Jo Ann is proceded in death by her loving husband, Royce Moreland; daughter Rhonda Finley; parents Braxton Commer and Estelle Holmes Shelby; sister Trudie Lynch; and brother Commer Shelby.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of East Texas in her honor.
A memorial service for Jo Ann will be held at the First Baptist church in Troup, Texas on Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tylermemorial.com for Mrs. Moreland’s family.
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