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Jo Ann Bradley Grider passed away in Pasadena, Texas on October 22, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born on March 16, 1933 in Hermitage, Arkansas to Sam Bob Bradley and Ruby Booker Bradley. Jo Ann was a member of Galena Park United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 45 years, Charles Grider; grandson, Mark Embry; brother, Bobby Bradley; and sister, Nina Cloutier. Jo Ann is survived by her daughter, Sandy Embry and husband Melvin; son, Paul Grider and Tracy; son, John Grider and wife Kelsey; grandchildren, Karlee, Meagan, Daniel, and Sabrina; sister, Pat Brown and husband Jay; and half-sister Sarah Edwards.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Grand View Funeral Home on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park.
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Linda &Gene Smith
November 1, 2013
We were saddened to learn of JoAnn, we lived in Woodland Acres and John & Paul went to school with our kids, Gary, Terry and Kim Smith Our prayers are with all of you.
Linda & Gene Smith
We now live in Pasadena, TX
Robert and Becky Babbitt
October 26, 2013
Our hearts are heavy for you all. May God Bless you and your families in these difficult days.
October 24, 2013
Your mothers smile always made me smile, she was a wonderful lady. A lady indeed someone that made you feel loved with her kind words. We will miss her dearly. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Much Love, Mike, Ronnie and Brandon Embry
Cindi Hester Nettles
October 24, 2013
Paul & John, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and my heart hurts for you.
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October 24, 2013
I was a co-worker of Jo Ann's at Galena Park ISD Administration offices - her personality was so infectious she taught me so very much.
I have always thought the word of this wonderful lady and hoped that someday to be as classy as she was.
She will be missed.
Jack & Darlene McGee
October 24, 2013
We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother and wish to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Teri Key
October 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss..May God Bless you in this time.
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