Jo Ann Baugh, age 87, retired Southwestern Bell employee, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. Jo Ann was born on March 1, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Benjamin Compton and Laura Louise (Reed) Baird.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Owen Duane and Robert Dale Baird; nieces Dana McGill, Rhonda Marple, and Cindy Hall; nephew Kent Baird; and granddaughter Erinn Denae Seely.
Survivors include her children, Bill and wife, Marla Baugh; Jane and husband, Dennis Seely; grandchildren, Adrienne (Bobby) Ayala of Olathe, KS; Zachary (Jennifer) Baugh of Lawrence, KS; Alex (Tucker) Chadd of Wichita, KS; Brent Seely and Marshall Seely of Wichita, KS; Shawn Seely of Goose Creek, South Carolina; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Marlo, and Astrid Ayala, Everly and Emelia Baugh; Faith and Briley Seely; sister, Diane Raymer of Topeka, KS; and several nieces, nephews, and their families.
A visitation for Jo Ann will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 2900 North Rock Road, Wichita, Kansas. A private family graveside will be held at Resthaven Cemetery, Garden of Lord's Prayer.
A memorial in Jo Ann’s name has been established with Central Christian Church – Encouragers Class. Contributions may be sent to Central Christian Church – Encouragers Class, 2900 North Rock Road, Wichita, Kansas 67226.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Baugh family.