Jo A. Johnson

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jo Anne, our loving amazing daughter, sister, aunt niece, and friend on October 24, 2021.  Jo passed away at the age of 53 after a short but tenacious battle with cancer.  She left this world from her childhood home in Independence, Missouri surrounded by her family.  She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.  Services will be held at Royer Funeral Home, 101 SE 15th St Pl, Oak Grove, MO 64075 on Saturday, October 30th.  Visitation is from 10-11 am and the memorial service is at 11 am.  A reception will be held immediately following.  In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Jo Anne’s name to the American Cancer Society and the KC Pet Project.

Jo was very creative, she enjoyed making her own jewelry, decorating her home, and repainting old furniture to give it a new life.  She enjoyed the sun, traveling, her cats, but mostly, her friends and family.

Jo was the first member of our immediate family to get a college degree.  She received an Associate’s degree in Interior Design but ultimately built a successful career in Information Technology with Wells Fargo. 

Jo is survived by her father and step-mother, Gary and Diann Johnson; her grandmother, Peggy Turner; her brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Michelle Johnson; her step-sister, Teresa Herron; her nieces and nephew, Carolyn, Olivia, and Grant Johnson; many cousins and countless friends.

All who knew her loved her dearly, and will never forget her tenacity, wit, and charm.  Jo almost always had a smile on her face and never had a bad photo taken of her!  While we all grieve for Jo, we will try to live life the way that she did – to the fullest, no regrets.

Obituary submitted by family

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO   816-796-8600

This Post Has 5 Comments

  1. Upendiran

    28 Oct 2021 Reply

    Jo was a wonderful colleague
    She was very friendly and I loved working with her
    I learnt many things from her
    She is a person who always be happy and never show her pain in her face
    I am going to miss her very badly

  2. Anisha Pradhan

    28 Oct 2021 Reply

    Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your family.Jo was more than a colleague to me.She was such amazing, kind hearted and friendly person.She was a great team player at work and always bears big smile on her face. She will be always there in our heart. Let her soul rest in peace.Praying God to give strength to your family in this difficult time.

  3. Susie Ferguson

    28 Oct 2021 Reply

    Jo Anne you are going to be dearly missed, I’m so sorry I can’t make it to the funeral. I’m going to miss her Bebopping in at Joanie’s with nothing but a big beautiful smile on her face! She just filled the room with Joy and Laughter always! Rest in peace my friend

  4. Sheri and Glen

    30 Oct 2021 Reply

    We were so lucky to be friends with Jo Anne. Her smile and happy personality were so contagious. We celebrate her life and time we had together. We will miss her dearly.

  5. Pam Remstedt

    12 Nov 2021 Reply

    All my love to you girlfriend! There won’t be a day that goes by that won’t think of you. See you on the other side ❌❌🅾️❌

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