of Harriet, AR
January 2, 1962 - July 4, 2023
Jo Ann Shrum Middleton, age 61, of Harriet, Arkansas departed this Earth on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Des Arc, Arkansas on January 2nd, 1962 to Wayne Shrum and Rosie Lee Grooms.
Jo Ann was of the Baptist faith and loved being Nanny and Mom. Her greatest joys in life were her grandkids; her dog, Sadie; kids, camping, fishing, deer hunting and enjoying God's country, in that order. Grans always came first. Jo Ann proudly received her GED and retired from Micro Plastics. She then took up her full time job that she dearly loved, as simply being Nanny.
Survivors include Kenneth Dale Middleton Junior of Harriet; children, Bridget Hayford of Enid, Oklahoma, Shiela Jones (Kevin) of Harriet, Brittany Massey (Sam) of Harriet, Ashley Loyd (Justen) of Leslie, Hailey Middleton of Harriet and Amy Autry (Russell) of Harriet; brother, Ray Davis of Harriet; sister, Wilma Kyle of Marshall; grandchildren, Holly Hayford, Kenneth Hayford, Leeann Jones, Madison Jones, Alex Jones, Alyssa Middleton, Kalliegh Humphrey, Claudia Humphrey, Raeland Parker and Rose Lynn Loyd and many, many nieces, nephews and people she considered family.
Jo Ann is preceded in death by Angel, Sadie My Lady; her sister, Nelsie Ramsey and brothers, Mack Dedman, Doug Davis and Claud Davis.
Funeral services for Jo Ann will be 3:00 PM Monday, July 10th, 2023 at the Rock Creek Community Building with Bro. Darin Holliman and Bro. John Watts officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 till 6:00 PM Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery. Bearers will be Shiela Jones, Brittany Massey, Ashley Loyd, Hailey Middleton, Amy Autry and Alyssa Middleton. Honorary bearers will be Kenneth Middleton, Bridget Hayford, Kevin Jones, Sam Massey, Justen Loyd, Timmy Middleton, Aaron Dye and Michael Dye.
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13 Condolence(s)
Amanda Cowan Young
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
So sorry for y'all's loss. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Sandra Huffman Sutton
Monday, July 10, 2023
Prayers for family
Scarlet and bo
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Girls so sorry for your loss. Joann will be missed . She was so loving.
Tessa Rea
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Sending many prayers to you girls. Joann was a true angel. She truly loved with her whole heart. I’m a better person cause I knew her. I loved your mom very much. Prayers for these up coming days. Always know I’m here for you girls I know what you’re going through. I love you all very much.
nina Baysinger
Saturday, July 8, 2023
So very sorry God be with you
Cody and Amber Leach
Friday, July 7, 2023
Justen, Ashley, sweet Rose, Hailey, and the rest of the family
Our heart breaks for all of y’all. There is never enough time to prepare for something like this. Though she is gone, the memories will never be forgottenâ™¥ï¸ Praying for strength and comfort at this time. We are always here for y’all.
Wanda Kyle Murdock
Friday, July 7, 2023
Prayers for all the family
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Friday, July 7, 2023
Our sympathy to all the family
James and Jeri White, Coleta Greene and KeJay Woolf
Friday, July 7, 2023
Our deepest sympathy
Vanessa Hoffman
Friday, July 7, 2023
We love and are praying for your family.
Ricky and Elishia Duncan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Ashley, Justen, Rose and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. We are praying for comfort, strength and peace for your family. We love you guys!
Clara Foshee
Friday, July 7, 2023
Prayers of comfort for family
Donald and Jeanette Flowers
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so very sorry for the loss of Jo Ann.