She was born on October 9, 1934, in Springfield, the daughter of Ercole “Bowser” and Eileen (Nudo) Viele. Jo Ann married Roy M. Burt, Jr., on September 2, 1967, in Springfield.
Jo Ann was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and went on to work for Horace Mann as a secretary, where she once earned Employee of the Year. She retired from Horace Mann in 1999, after 29 years of service. In her retired years, Jo Ann enjoyed working at a family day care, where she cared for many babies over the years. Jo Ann was a very open-hearted, generous, and caring soul who loved her family very much. She enjoyed collecting angels, playing the lottery, the gambling boat, bingo, cooking shows, and was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Debra Day.
Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Roy Burt of Springfield; son, Jeff (Angela) Burt of Springfield; grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Griffin, Ryan (Jenny) Griffin, Heather (Craig) Fargusson, Jarrod Day, Adrianne Tieman, and Alexandra “Lexi” Smith, all of Springfield; siblings, Sylvanne Moffett of Athens, IL, Donna Woolsey of Petersburg, IL, and Dan (Janice) Viele of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, Jerry Burt; sister-in-law, Francine Bramlet of Pawnee, IL; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Memorial Gathering and Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:15 am on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A Ceremony will follow at 11:30 am, with Rev. Christopher House officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Mini-O-Beirne Crisis Nursery.
