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Jo Ann Holmes

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

Jo Holmes Obituary

Jo Ann Holmes, a resident of Dothan, Alabama died Friday, December 26, 2025 at her residence. She was 88.

Family memorial services will be held at a later date in Dayton, Ohio.

Jo Ann was born September 13, 1937 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Homer and Norma Jean Roesle. She moved to Dothan in 1981 and was a seamstress making high end drapes. Jo Ann enjoyed travelling with Jack and attended St. Columba Catholic church.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David and Michael Turner.

Survivors include her children, Linda Hoskins (Randy), James Holmes, David Holmes (Anita) and Dale Holmes (Annette); her life partner, Jack Powell; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Published by Dothan Eagle on Jan. 3, 2026.

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