Jo Ann Denson
October 1, 1937 ~ July 9, 2017
Jo Ann Denson, age 79, of Slocum passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 9th day of July, 2017 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Funeral services for Jo Ann are scheduled for 2 o'clock Thursday, the 13th day of July, 2017 at Rhone Funeral Home with Bro. George Trezise presiding. Interment will follow at Strong Memorial Cemetery in Slocum, Texas.
Jo Ann was born in Purdon, Texas on the 1st day of October, 1937 to the late Hattie and Lawrence Irvin. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Denson, daughter, Nora Gail Denson, granddaughter, Kassie Denson, son-in-law, David Banks and grandson-in-law, Drew Oddo.
Jo Ann attended Elkhart High School and Palestine School of Nursing. She was an LVN for 35 years working at Palestine Memorial Hospital, Nan Travis Hospital, Grapeland Hospital and Palestine Health Care. She loved spending time with her family and sweet Pomeranian, Brandy. She enjoyed helping people and helped many people through various struggles in their lives.
Jo Ann is survived by her children, Shirley Jeandron (Gil) of Covington, LA, Rhonda Reuter (Dr. Frank Reuter, Jr.) of Tyler, Joe Denson (Emily) of Elkhart, Jake Denson of Palestine, John Denson (Debbie) of Elkhart and Judd Denson of Slocum. Grandchildren, Kathryn Ursenbach, Jennifer Oddo, Stephen Sellers, Matthew Jeandron, Elizabeth Reuter, William Reuter, Mary Helen Reuter, Mitchell Denson, Grace Anne Denson, Diane Vilaysith, Donna Hayes, Jay Denson, Jason Denson, John Denson and Ginger Denson and 17 great grandchildren, sisters, Mary Franks, Weeksie Hudson, brothers, Thomas Irvin and Lawrence Irvin.
Pallbearers will be the Grandchildren and Honorary Pallbearers will be friends at Palestine Health Care Nursing Center.
Visitation will be at Rhone Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 in the evening on Wednesday, the 12th day of July, 2017.
Jo Ann loved taking care of people, therefore, in lieu of flowers; donations may be made to a charity of choice.
The children extend a warm appreciation to the Staff at Palestine Regional Hospital, Palestine Health Care and Dr. David Gass and the nurses at ETMC 2WB ICU.
Funeral services for Jo Ann Denson are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Rhonda, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I know how much she meant to you. To lose a grandmother is very hurtful. May God give you peace and replace the hurt with happy memories.
Rhonda and family;
Sending sincere condolences about your mom’s passing. Praying for comfort and peace for you all.
All the family of ‘Josie’, my thoughts & prayers go out to you at this most sorrowful time. With sympathy & empathy for you at this great loss. She was a most thoughtful & caring person. Always, Kay Krebs- Palestine, TX
So sorry for your loss. JoAnn was a precious lady and made a big impact on my life. I loved her both as a friend and a coworker as well as a mentor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
A Pedestal Arrangement was sent on July 11, 2017
Praying for peace and comfort for the family in the loss of this precious lady. We love y’all.
Mike and Dianna Homann and family.
A Tropical Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers was ordered on July 11, 2017
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on July 12, 2017
I am so sorry for the pain in your heart at this time of loss. Your beautiful Mother obviously had a very full and loving life and will be missed by many on this earth. I hope that you all have comfort in knowing you will meet again and rejoice. Hugs to you all.
Love you and your family.
This is belated because I somehow missed your mothers passing when it happened. I’m so sorry for your loss and that she left so early. Wishing you peace and much love.