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Jo Ella Kilpatrick, age 91, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was born in Baxter, AR to the late Jason and Lillian (Edington) Yount. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ed Kilpatrick; sisters, Betty (Charles) Tucker and Doris (Tony) O’Pry. Jo will be deeply missed by her children, Kevin (Brenda) Kilpatrick, Michael Kilpatrick, Kathy Kilpatrick, Karen (Allen) Alberta, Susan (Dan) Polizzotti; grandchildren, Alex (Molly) Kilpatrick, Kyle Kilpatrick, Connor Kilpatrick, Brian (Kimberly) Walker, Matt (Sarah) Walker, Daniel Polizzotti, Max Polizzotti; 6 great grandchildren; brother, John (Cheryl) Yount and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wish cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Throop Funeral Home, 214 Church St. Coopersville, MI 49404 with Rev. Cori Conran officiating. A private family interment will be held at Coopersville-Polkton Twp. Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Hospice, 401 Hall St SW Ste. 263, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Condolences for the family may be left on her guestbook at www.throopfh.com.
Throop Funeral Home
Coopersville, 616-837-8161
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