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Jo Williams Obituary
Jo retired from Knife River Construction, but was better known for her work in the western retail industry.
She spent more than 25 years between Cotton's Cowboy Corral and Sullivan's Saddlery.
She is survived by daughter, Arren Heenan (Thomas Menges) of Lexington, KY; son, Ryan Heenan of Marysville, CA; sister, Patricia Ferrari of San Francisco, CA; and granddaughters, Macyn, Sydne, and Adalyn Heenan-Menges.
A Celebration of Life will be held in early 2026, details to follow.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Debbie sullivan
December 31, 2025
New jo for many years at my brother's store. Sullivan's saddlery. She was an amazing lady. She new everything about that store as did her co workers. I know Jo will be missed by so many people. She"s
up in heaven with bub and my sister who she and Jo new each other . Miss you girl and keep my brother in line.
Macyn Heenan-Menges
December 30, 2025
My dear, beloved Gaga, I miss you so so much and love you to the moon and back. But I know you are in a better place up in the sky with Lily and all of your brothers and sisters. I know that you are better now and don´t want us to be sad. Love you forever and always, Macyn
Jolene
December 22, 2025
Jo Ann was the sweetest person I know. Always a smile. Just a genuine nice person. She will be missed
Tracy Schneller
December 19, 2025
I just read this and it breaks my heart. Jo and I met through "D" Street Mercantile. She was so very talented and a great employee. Even though we had lost contact over the last 5 to 10 years I thought of her often. My thoughts and prayers to her children and grand children. She will missed greatly.
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Fran Hill
December 18, 2025
I went to high school with Jo, and then worked along side of her for years at Baldwin/Knife River. She was one of the sweetest people I know. I loved her so dearly and my heart is broken at the loss of her. My condolences to her family. She will be missed!
Keith leick
December 18, 2025
Auntie Joanne and I were only 16 years apart. I have fond memories of going to district 10 and she would put me on a back a horse and take me out down the end of the street towards the river. I´ve always had fond memories of her and I´m grateful for last time that I got to see her, my condolences to her sons and daughters.
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