Jo Ann Owens Whisnant, 68, of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on September 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Juniper Owens and Janie Bell Whisenant Owens.
Jo Ann was a loving, caring lady who put her family first. She enjoyed working puzzles and watching her grandbabies laugh and play.
Mrs. Whisnant is survived by her children, Gregory Fox, Stacey Fox, Nicholas Fox, Kimberley Sechrist, Winter Fox, Brooke Fox, Stephanie Durkee, Rebecca Davis, and Jody Norton; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, “Shad” William Owens, Jack Owens, Rex Owens, and Susan Hawkins; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her first husband, Leroy Fox; and second husband, Garry Whisnant.
Services for Jo Ann will be held at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE MAMA.... IM SO LOST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO LIFE WITHOUT YOU.... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MORE THAN I EVER SHOWED YOU AND IM MISS YOU MORE THAN I EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE
So sorry for the loss of Jo!! Cherish all of your memories!! She loved her family deeply!! She will be missed by many!! We are here if we can help in any way!! We Love you all!! We will keep each of you in Thoughts & Prayers!! 💜👼🕊🙏✝️ Johnny, Lisa & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I loved Jo Ann dearly and will miss her. Please let me know if I can do anything. Love, Judy Humphries
Memphis and I love you so much♡ We will miss you so much, but we know you will be watching over us🕊️
You are missed. I would love to see you one more time. I will cherish our friendship always.