Jo Ann Lyle

Jo Ann Lyle, age 75, passed away in her home on October 31st, 2015, leaving behind many loving family members and friends. She is survived by her three sons and their wives; Mike and Danita Chaney, John and Jennifer Chaney, Matthew and Mary Hoppe; her seven grandchildren; Nathan Chaney, Don Chaney, Jade Hoppe, Rob Chaney, Asher Hoppe, Kyle Hoppe, and Avery Williams; her two step-daughters; Susan Wilcox and Teena Hoppe Lubojacky and their families; her brother and sister-in-law; Hurshel and Pat Lyle; her nieces and nephews; Laura and Simon Whiting, Bryan Marsh, Robert and Lila Marsh, Betsy and Manny Ybarra, and all of their children.



She will be remembered for her wonderful smiles, generosity, and friendly nature. She loved the Rocky Mountains, reading, weaving rugs, spending time with friends and family and meeting new people.



Jo Ann was born at Mother Frances Hospital on March 24, 1940 and grew up in Tyler. She graduated from Tyler High School in the Class of 1958, attended the University of Texas in Austin, and graduated from North Texas State University in 1965, where she received a Bachelor?s Degree in Education. She worked as a school teacher and a business owner in Texas, Wyoming, and Montana and gave her time freely to help others in need. A celebration will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Liang's Chinese Restaurant, 1828 E.S.E. Loop 323,Tyler, TX 75701. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Jackson?s Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home.