Jo Ann Miller, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on November 27th 2020 after a courageous battle with breast cancer; she was the daughter of Carl and Treva Miller and the sister of Bruce Miller. Jo Ann was born September 1st 1957 in Schenectady, NY and lived in the Capital region most of her life until she moved to Florida in 2011 to be closer to her parents and brother. Jo Ann graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1975 and spent some time working for the family business, The Town Tavern, before and after joining the NY Telephone Company in 1978. Jo Ann started in the Business office and eventually became one of the first few female Cable Splicing Technicians in the Capital District. In 2010 after 32 years of service, Jo Ann retired from Verizon. Jo Ann, AKA "Jo B" to her large family of friends, loved travel, sports, the arts and music. Jo B appreciated all kinds of music from Abba to Zappa, her favorite group being the Grateful Dead. Jo B attended hundreds of concerts over the years and can be credited with taking many of her friends to their first Grateful Dead concert. Jo B was "that" friend, the one that always kept the group together, planning parties, vacations and events with great detail. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary or death date of a loved one, and she made every friend feel special. Jo Ann loved her family and friends and the feeling was mutual. We will all miss her smile, laugh, jokes, silliness, and most of all, her thoughtfulness to everyone. A special thank you to the Green Team of Suncoast Hospice; whose loving care for Jo Ann in her final days was of great comfort to her family and friends. A tribute to celebrate the life of Jo Ann Miller will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Jo Ann to: SuncoastHospice.org (727)467-7423. Checks: Suncoast Hospice Foundation 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater Fla. 33760 Online condolences can be made through Curlew Hills Memory Gardens; Curlewhills.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Dec. 6, 2020.

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Tammy Deegan

December 2, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful friend . We will love you and miss you always. Thought of you other day as our pic came up of us at Lady Gaga concert ! Miss you so much "Jo" Love Tammy and Tara XO good times

Maureen Southern

December 2, 2021

For years I didn't know where Joann was living or how to reach her. After ordering a new bedroom set (the first ever in my 37 years of marriage) I had to go through all the drawers. What did I find? It was the contact booklet of the graduating class of 1975 from our 10 year reunion. And of course there was her address. Regrets. I pray she is at peace.
Sincerely
Maureen Southern (Mahoney)

Robin Warner Deem

November 28, 2021

I woke up this morning and remembered what today was and started to feel sad but then I realized that wasn't what you would have wanted. Now ,I am hoping there is something more and that you have discovered that the 3rd member of our little
"Coven",Doris" (Sands) is there too, so both of you better wait for me and get ready for one heck of a home coming!! I miss y'all so much, and you both know what you meant to me and how bearable you made life for me. It's a debt I could never begin to repay. You both know you are loved by many for all eternity. Always my special blessings and never will I forget our times , our tears, our smiles, our "dolly" drives , always the "3"

Robin Warner- Deem

December 26, 2020

Just heard about Joann. I'm heartbroken. We went to high school together, then she worked at the phone company with my husband before we all ended up in Palm harbor. She's no longer in pain and she fought hard. The memories I have of our time together are precious. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Maureen Southern

December 14, 2020

Dear Mrs. Miller,
Your pain & loss must be extraordinary. Hopefully Jo is in peace, as are you, Bruce, family & loved ones. I have thought of Jo Ann many times over the years, but did not know how to contact her.
We became friends late in High School. We shared Mrs. Bennett's English class. Jo Ann did a skit of mime sword fighting & I LAUGHED.
We becamef riends and explorers for years after that. We went to Florida together in 1975, all around the state. The Keys were beautiful. She introduced me to the Grateful Dead and I have enjoyed them ever since. We played volleyball together. What fun. I even burned my lower inside leg disembarking from her motorcycle after a game. She came to visit me in Montauk after I moved to Long Island. Sadly, we lost touch. I have thought of Jo Ann many times over the years, hoping to connect. Beside my bed, in the bottom drawer of my old chest is a birthday card- "Mo & Jo". I always hoped that one day I would find her and send it. I'll just keep it now. My sincere condolences to you. Oh, I remember too when she first came to Bigsbee school. She wore purple ankle socks. With Jo Ann, there are nothing but GOOD memories, Mom, you did something right.
Sincerely,
Maureen Mahoney -now Southern- yes, she met my husband & guess what, we all had a great time, no surprise.

Steven Lilly

December 7, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jo. I became a friend of her Mom's at the shuffleboard courts at Highland Lakes. Jo had played there as well, and we had met through mutual friends. Jo was a delightful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.

Tammy Deegan

December 6, 2020

I first met you at Publix one day. You came up to me and just smiled and made me laugh. You were then my special friend and my daughter's too. She will miss you the most. In loving memory of a wonderful friend. We will love you and miss you always. Your infectious smile and jokes u told will stay with us
forever. I will miss you deeply
friend and as you saluted not Cheers but "Snowshoes "when we
drank that beer I will always remember you . R.I.P. Your no longer in pain ! Love you Our Thoughts &Prayers are with your Mom and Brother. Love Tammy&Tara " Snowshoes Jo"

Tara and Tammy Deegan

December 6, 2020

I am sooo completely heartbroken, shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend, Jo. She was such an amazing person, with a hilarious sense of humor, wittiness, and spunk. I am truly thankful that I got to know her and become friends with her throughout the years at Publix and beyond. We will love you and miss you always. Rest In Peace Jo!

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!

Mary Severnace

December 6, 2020

So sorry to hear of Jo's passing. I only met her a few times but I knew her Mom very well. I hope she is at peace. In my thoughts and prayers to her friends and family.

Dan Smith

December 2, 2020

So sad to hear about Jo Ann. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Dan Smith

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