Jo Ann Wood was born February 11, 1934, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Le Roy and Alma Fletcher Barber. She died Monday February 5, 2018, at Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years. Jo Ann was married August 19, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Williard “Lynn” Wood. They had made their home in Owasso since 1997. She had spent much of her working life as a dental assistant with Strain Dental in Missouri, as well as a homemaker caring for her family. She was a faithful member of Rejoice Free Will Baptist Church in Owasso where she was active with the Women’s National Active for Christ. She was an avid reader and enjoyed floral design. She especially enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren.
Those she leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Her husband of over 66 years; Lynn, of the home
Four sons;
Terry Wood and his wife Dianne, of Tulsa
Mark Wood and his wife Brenda, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Scott Wood and his wife Pam, of Catoosa, Oklahoma
Kevin Wood and his wife Fran, of Owasso
11 grandchildren
10 great grandchildren
Brother; Ronnie Barber, of Payson, Arizona
Sister; Carolyn Lee and husband Glen, of Meridian, Texas
And a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 Friday, February 9, 2018, at Rejoice Church in Owasso with Pastor Leonard Pirtle officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Josh Wood, Von Wood, Jeremy Brandon Wood, Allen Hood, Jeremy Roberson, Judson Chevalier, and Luke Oldham. Committal service and interment will be held later at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The family requests memorial contributions be made to The Rejoice Foundation, 13413 East 106th Street North, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055, or Woodcrest Mexico Missions, c/o Woodcrest Free Will Baptist Church, 19250 East Pine Street, Catoosa, Oklahoma, 74015. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
