She was born on February 16, 1929 to John Beauchamp Gill and Leola Jones Gill in Bogota, Texas, the oldest of two daughters. In 1948, she married Gwynne Collin Pike and the couple later settled in Grand Prairie, raising their children, Janet Pike Moody and Scott Pike, and faithfully attending the Tarrant Road Church of Christ. She taught the 2-year-old Sunday school class there for over 30 years and remained with the same congregation throughout the years until her death as a member of the Cross Point Church of Christ.
JoAnn was a supervisor for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 39 years until her retirement. Outside of work, she loved to spend time with family and was an excellent cook, being known for her chocolate pies. She was a sports fan and enjoyed watching the Cowboys and Rangers games.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gwynne C. Pike; her parents, Beauchamp and Leola Gill; sister Dorthy Gill Castleberry; and son-in-law Herman "Sonny" Moody.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet Pike Moody; son, Layton Scott Pike; and sister-in-law, Joye King. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, Texas, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012. Minister Tim Hall will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in JoAnn's honor to a favorite charity.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Pike family.
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