Jo Ann Downs

Aunt JoJo we miss you. sorry we never got a chance to come back down and see you. School is good and so is the military. Im getting married soon. just remember all the fun times we had. You always loved us no matter how much trouble we got in. We will never let the memories of you leave our hearts even thought we had to let go of your body. You will remain in my heart forever. Love you always.

I think that we'll all agree that Jo Ann was one of a kind and usually marched to her own drum beat. I too will miss her always cheerful nature and the steady stream of jokes via the emails we exchanged. Although we had lost touch the last couple of years and I had hoped to reconnect with her upon my return to St. Pete this year, I trust she's in a happier place these days and making others smile with her ready laugh and sense of humor.

JoAnn was a wonderful person. She had a way of making everyone seem at ease. I'm glad that I knew her, even if it was for only a short time. She will definitely be missed.

I miss you, Jo Ann. Sorry I was not with you while you were ill. You were always caring & loving to Bill & me & the rest of the family. You will be in our hearts forever. Love, Linda

We where so sorry to hear about Joann. She was such a kind and sweet and thoughful person, always fun to be with laughing and telling stories. Joann will be sadly missed, but she will always be in our hearts We send our deepest sympathy to all

Jo Jo was a kind and thoughtful person. She always went out of her way to help others, whether it was caring for a sick friend or helping raise nieces and nephews, she was always there. We all have many fond and wonderful memories of her to keep her alive in our hearts. Her body will be missed but her spirit will always be with us.

I was reading the paper this morning and read the terribly sad news about Jo Ann. I was shocked -- even though we had not seen each other since we were kids. Jo Ann was my best friend through elementary and junior high school. We used to have the best summers ever, and spent almost all our time together. I know Jo Ann and my late sister, Jill, will be laughing and talking about all the wonderful times all of us had those many years ago. My deepest sympathy to you all. I feel like a part of my...