Name: Visitation for Jo Ann Moody
Start: 2015-04-17T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery

Jo Ann Moody, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Bridegwood Church of Christ. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to the American Cancer Society, Bridgewood Church of Christ or a charity of choice. Jo Ann was a retired teacher who taught in Fort Worth for 33 years. She enjoyed her travels around the world and lovingly included her young nephews to join her in many of her trips. She spent the last three years battling cancer and vowed to the very end to "never give up." Her courage was an inspiration to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Moody; and father, Sam Skidmore. Survivors: Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Jennie Skidmore; sister, Veronica Swope and husband, Tom; brother, Sam Skidmore Jr. and wife, Donna; heartfelt brother, Randy Toomer and wife, Fran; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; faithful companion, her Sheltie, "Sammy"; and many extended family members and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2015.

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Lisa Patteson Kennedy

June 6, 2017

I just heard the news. God has a beautiful angel by his side.

Nancy Moody Vivero

June 26, 2015

I'm so sorry that I did not know of Jo Ann's passing. I just remember how wonderful she was to my cousin Don Moody and me(letting me live with her after I seperated from my then husband.

May 1, 2015

My thoughts are with you during this sad time, I remember your family like it was yesterday when we all live on Halbert. Prayers for your family and especially for your dear Mother. Sherry Gober Sullivan

Kim Schwarz

April 21, 2015

Jennie, Veronica, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jo Ann's passing. Praying for you and family.
Kim Terry Schwarz

Dennis Pence

April 17, 2015

Veronica - So sorry for the loss of your sister. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you
Dennis Pence
EHHS Class of 65

April 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss remembering our days as young girls and the fun we had.

Toy Crocker Bice

JoAnn 2014 Alaska

Donna Skidmore

April 17, 2015

1965 JoAnn and brother

Donna Skidmore

April 17, 2015

We at The Center are so very sorry and will miss her smiling face!
Tammy Mask

Venita "Lynne" McClary Austin

April 17, 2015

I have known Jo Ann since we were 4 or 5 and spent many hours playing, spending the night, swimming, girl scouting, and riding our bicycles all over the east side of Fort Worth. After high school we lost touch but her mother Jennie, who was a volunteer at Harris Hospital for many years while I was employed there kept me updated on Jo Ann. I will always remember how much she wanted a horse and how excited she was the first time she went to visit her brother in Alaska because she would get to do two things she loved the most: see her brother Sammy and ride horses. I am very blessed to have had Jo Ann as my friend.

JoAnn in Alaska

Donna Skidmore

April 17, 2015

1965 Sam and his sister Joann

Donna Skidmore

April 17, 2015

Joann was 14 when she traveled by her self to Alaska for the first time. How brave and courageous she was! There were no cell phones to call home on or other teenagers to hang with, just her brother, his wife and the wilderness adventures. She fit right in. Wonderful memories.

With that first trip to Alaska and each visit since, the goodbys were hard, but this one is the most difficult. We love you Joann
I also find more purple in my closet.

Sam Skidmore III

April 16, 2015

I was so glad that Jo Ann was able to come to Alaska to visit before She passed, I wish She had been able to come back again..She will be sorely missed, Her smile and laugh were gifts from the angels!!

Sandra Klimaschesky

April 16, 2015

I didn't know Texans could be Sourdoughs, but Jo Ann certainly had a sourdough spirit. She loved Alaska. She came up in the summer of '65, the year I was born, and mom and dad took her on a fly in fishing trip. I think that sealed the deal and from then on she had the dream of going "North to Alaska" like her brother Sam had done. Thankfully we were able to spend some time with her the last couple summers, and show her our simple backwoods life. We thought she would run screaming, but she just wanted more. What a tough lady in so many ways. She has inspired me and I have learned so much from her in a very short time of actually getting to know her. Jo Ann, you will be in my heart in Alaska for the rest of my life. Thank you for teaching us about living.

JoAnn with her wonderful mom, Jennie

Priscilla & Skip Shipe

April 16, 2015

JoAnn and I met 40 years ago when she came to be the art teacher at the elementary school where I taught music. She introduced herself and said we were going to be friends, and so we were for many years. My husband, Skip, shared a birthday with JoAnn and always called her his twin sister, even though he was 7 years older. JoAnn, her mom, Jennie, Skip and I enjoyed several trips together through the years. JoAnn did love to travel. We will miss her so much and are thankful that we had such a good friend as JoAnn.

April 16, 2015

JoAnn, yours was a life well-lived. You raised the bar very high for all of us....You were a shining example of faith, devotion to family and friends, kindness, tolerance, perseverance and humor. I can't think about you without smiling! And yes, purple has become my favorite color because of you! I know you have now been reunited with your husband, your dad and numerous family and friends who were waiting for you up in Heaven. As you continue your eternal progression, I have no doubt that you will continue to influence others for good. You are undoubtedly one of our Heavenly Father's choicest daughters. Love you and miss you, my sweet friend. ~ Thea

April 16, 2015

JoAnn, what we witnessed in you is the way we should all live life~~with passion, fun and joy! I always told you that you made me want to be a better person..
Jennie, you gave us all a beautiful daughter, I know you and Sammy will miss her more than we'll ever know.
Heaven has such a perfect angel in you JoAnn, you were loved!

Sharon from Canada

Evelyn Parise

April 16, 2015

JoAnn - we never met but belonged to the same group of cyber friends. I always admired your courage and can even now see your beautiful smile in the face of such adversity. You will be missed so much and remembered by so many.

kim

April 16, 2015

I will forever remember you when I see purple! Love and prayers for your family. Such a bubbly lady! I will never forget you!

Peggy (Spikee) Ellingwood

April 15, 2015

JoAnn, I was so lucky to have met you a few years ago. You made such a favorable impression on both my husband, Dick, and me. We were both so glad we were able to meet you. We found in you someone who was a wonderful person, was a great daughter, and was someone I (we) were very proud to be able to call friend. May you now walk in peace among the angels.

April 15, 2015

JoAnn, you were a loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend. You handled your illness with more grace than anyone I have ever known - you always had a smile and an upbeat attitude. You left a legacy of happiness and love - I know all of your former students will never forget you and all of the love you gave to them. We will always be grateful for your friendship - we love you. Lewis and Frankie McBryde

Johanna

April 15, 2015

I am a member of a cyber group which witnessed JoAnn's brave struggle with cancer for the last few years. She was such an remarkable example of courage. Her amazing strength to forge on living her life after numerous set backs made her such a powerful testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. May she rest in peace and experience the bliss of her new home in paradise.

diane miler

April 15, 2015

Joann, my dear friend we all walked this journey with you.. now no more pain we will miss your terribly you are peace with our heavenly father now.. i love you very much Diane.(glory)

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