Jo Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother “Gi Gi” as they called her. She enjoyed traveling, estate sales, dining out and going to different casino’s where she often won. Her passion in life was her family. She loved when they visited with her.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her first-born son David J. Johnson, her parents Vernon and Emily (Pavelka) David, her mother and father-in-law Robert and Mary Cooley.
She is survived by her loving husband Doyle Cooley; children, Dennis Johnson (fiancée Angie Pence) of Edwardsville, IL, Debbie (Sam) Sanchez of Belleville, IL.; Denise (Joe) Crider of Stella, NC; grandchildren Nick, Brandon, Bradley, Blake, Arianna, Chelsey, Megan, Katelin, Abagail and Aaron; 10 great grandchildren; a sister Judy (Jim) Jarrett; numerous nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. A special thanks to Rich and Joanne Blaylock for being there.
Per JoAnn’s wishes cremation will be accorded.
Services will be held on Monday, May 6th, 2024, with visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorials in Jo Ann’s honor may be made to donor’s choice or Kellsie’s Hope Foundation PO Box 331 Maryville, IL 62062.
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