of Calico Rock, AR

October 7, 1947 - March 23, 2025

Jo Ann (Merriman) North, 77, of Calico Rock, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on October 7, 1947 in Gainesville, Missouri to Otis and Polly (Jones) Merriman.

She was married to her late husband, Ronny North for 40 years. He preceded her in death by only 74 days. She was a housekeeper and enjoyed her job very much. She retired from the Community Medical Center of Calico Rock in 2014. Jo Ann loved going to Walmart and never passed up an opportunity to go on a shopping trip. She also enjoyed going to thrift stores and flea markets, reading books, putting together large puzzles, puzzle books and spending time with her family. She loved her coffee and she was rarely seen without a cup of coffee and a book in her hand. She also enjoyed cooking and made the best fried chicken and pinto beans with cornbread. No one ever left her house hungry. She was the second oldest of five siblings. As teenagers in the 60's, Jo Ann and her oldest sister, Joyce (Sissy) and cousin, Willadean used to run around all over the place in Sissy's 59' Chevy making lots of fun memories. She had an infectious smile and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin and will be deeply missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Greg Alan Halla and her husband, Ronny North. She leaves behind three daughters, Teresa Jo Hall of Springfield, Missouri, Amanda (Joshua) Fulks of Alco, Arkansas and Laura Bradshaw of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four grandsons, Dalton Fuller of Mtn. View, Arkansas, Grayson Gosser, Kade Fulks and Gannon Fulks of Alco, Arkansas; four siblings, Joyce Edwards of Berryville, Arkansas, Jean (Fred) Truelove of Branson, Missouri, Joy Truelove of Dunnellon, Florida and Joshua (Staci) Merriman of Hollister, Missouri. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A visitation will be held between 2-3:00pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow. Interment will be at Peel Cemetery with pallbearers: Josh Fulks, Dalton Fuller, Matt Burrous, Kelly Hoecker, J.A. Merriman and Sam Burrous and honorary pallbearers, Grayson Gosser, Kade Fulks, Gannon Fulks, Gary Fulks and Ray Carneal.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com