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Jo Ann Trusler Johnson Brown
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Jo Ann Trusler Johnson Brown, age 86, Lecanto, FL passed away on September 26, 2025 in the HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville.
Jo Ann was born in Elizabethton, TN on September 2, 1939 to the late Leah Kathleen Howell Trusler and Lawrence H. Trusler. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Citrus County School System in their food service division where she treated each student she served as her own, sometimes providing food, clothing and other essential assistance.
Left to cherish her memory are three children: Michael W. Hampton, residing in Tennessee; Gregory Steven Johnson and his wife Marla of Homosassa, FL; Teresa A. Rusaw and her husband Rex of Lecanto, FL; 4 sisters: Vicky Trusler Bryant Chaney of Tennessee; Rosa Trusler Manning and her husband Eddie of Tennessee; Kay Sledge of Tennessee; Gail Johnson of Georgia; 6 grandchildren: Michael, Gregory, Stephanie, Wayne, Cody and Leah; 12 great-grandchildren: Gage, Griffen, Juliann, Maddox, Alicia, Maggie, Hunter, Khloe, Harper, Bo, Tyson and Teagan; and one great-great-grandchild: Alena. There are many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins who survive.
She was preceded in death by 2 husbands: Raymond G. Johnson on August 31, 1984 and William G. Brown on June 29, 2014. She also lost a sister, Tamoria Denise Baxter (Bill) and 4 brothers: Richard F. Bowers (Merry), Mark, Wayne (Becky), and Lawrence Trusler (Tracey).
Jo Ann will be laid to rest privately in Oak Ridge Cemetery next to her late husband Raymond Johnson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at the Crystal River Church of God with some of Jo Ann's former pastors officiating. The Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness was entrusted to care for Jo Ann and assist in the Celebration of Life.
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Karen Pritt
October 4, 2025
This precious lady will be missed greatly! She always had hugs and compliments every time she saw me. I was also one of the lucky kiddos that was served by her at school in the 90s. Whenever I didn't like something that was served on the lunch line, she would run to the back and make me a peanut butter and honey sandwich. She was one of a kind and forever loved by my family!
James & Karon Surber
October 4, 2025
What a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed. I did her hair for many years and shared many praise reports and answered prayers. She truly loved her family and was so proud to share their success in life. Her hugs as a greeter at the church made you feel so welcomed and things would be ok and continue to trust God no matter what. I had been thinking about her for days before reading of her passing. Love to all the family. She loved when Leah would dance before the Lord in worship.
Dani <3
October 3, 2025
Thinking of the family during this hard time and sending so so many prayers your way. God has called home the most loving and big hearted woman that I was blessed enough to have in my life. I will miss seeing her beautiful face and most of all, her big hugs that made me feel at home. I am thankful to have had the chance and continue to hold so much love for Mrs. Brown. She will forever be such a beautiful light in my life.
With so much love, Dani
Wade and Sandy Hughes
October 3, 2025
We were so blessed to know Joann she was a beautiful lady inside and out we will miss her. Prayers for her family.
Pastor Larry McReynolds
October 3, 2025
Rev 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Shell
October 2, 2025
Jo Ann was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She had a fantastic personality and a kind spirit. I always looked forward to seeing her at the Trusler- Large reunions here in Elizabethton. She was loved will be missed. We are praying for all of you. Love, Lowell and Linda Shell
Jeramie stephens
October 1, 2025
Jo Brown will forever be missed she was a mom to me it hurts deeply every time I came to see her she always had a glow to her nothing but happiness when I was around her I'm miss u jo Brown rest peacefully
Teresa Rusaw
October 1, 2025
My beautiful Mother. I love you
Sandra Smallwood
October 1, 2025
I was blessed to be considered family as Teresa´s friend. The world will miss your smile & giving heart but heaven gains an angel. Our deepest sympathies and love always! Sandra & Ronnie Smallwood
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