A lifelong resident of Winter Haven, Jo Ann spent most of her life working alongside her family in their citrus business. She was also a member of Winter Haven Baptist Church for many years.
Jo Ann is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Eugene Yon; her daughters, Eugenia Barton (Robert), Sheila Bedsole, and Michelle Jenkins (Alan); grandchildren, Jennifer Barton, Bobby Barton (Jill), Jonathan Bedsole, Steven Bedsole, Austin Jenkins (Stephanie), Brandon Jenkins, Sarah Jenkins, and Ryan Jenkins; as well as great grandchildren, Kristin Addison, Clay Addison, Colton Barton, and Zoey Marcum. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation for Jo Ann will be held on Thursday, May 25th from 9:30-10:00 AM at Winter Haven Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at 10:00. She will be laid to rest at Auburndale Memorial Park.
