Jo Ann Carty

Jo Ann Carty obituary, Salem, IN

Jo Ann Carty

Jo Carty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jo Ann Carty Obituary Jo Ann Carty, age 89 of Salem, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, in her residence.
Born August 1, 1935, in Georgetown, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Elbert and Harriet Angeline (Byrne) Smith.
On December 17, 1955, she married Charles Boyd Carty M.D., who passed away September 14, 1989.
She was a retired employee of Carty-Kemker Family Medicine and was most proud of her lifetime of being a registered nurse where she organized and managed the medical practices of Dr. Charles Carty, Dr. Kalen Carty and Dr. Stephen Kemker for nearly 50 years.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include: 2 Sons: David (Lorna) Carty and Joel (Karen) Carty, both of Salem; Daughter: Kalen (Stephen) Carty-Kemker of Salem: Grandchildren: Layla Carty, Athena (Jason) Springer, Chelsea (Ryan) Steepleton, Cierra (TJ) Blake, Charles DJ (Dani) Carty, Tia Carty, Alex Carty, Kristian (Aimee) Kemker, Colin (Rhiannon) Kemker and Caitlin Kemker.
Great grandchildren: Heathcliff, Maverick, Elliott, Adler, Mason, Riley, James, Alex, Angeline, Adam, Lilly, Brayden, Harley, Andee, Joe, Emma and another girl on the way.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Visitation: 9 am until the time of the service on Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Services
Visitation
Saturday
September 21, 2024
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167
Funeral Service
Saturday
September 21, 2024
2:00 PM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jo, please visit our Tree Store.

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