Jo Ann Lackey
September 24, 1933 ~ June 19, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jo Ann Lackey, 79, of Asheville, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Care Partners Hospice.
Born in Buncombe County to the late Oscar and Lottie Harding, she was a homemaker and a member of Reynolds Baptist Church.
Jo is survived by her husband, Leonard DeOwen Lackey; 6 daughters, Regina Fox of Candler, Debbie Austin of Horse Shoe, Dee Ann Henson of Hendersonville, Sonia Parker of Asheville, Lisa Styles of Arden, and Jennifer Griffith of Asheville; 2 sons, Lennie Lackey and Jeffrey Lackey both of Asheville; nineteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Baptist Church. Rev. Bobby Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the Lackey family.
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We are so sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing. She was such sweet woman, always so kind and her loving smile. We are so sorry we will not be able to attend the funeral. Amy (our daughter) is getting married at 2:30. Our love and prayers are with you all. Love Mark & Kim
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU KNOW I LOVED MY AUNT JOANN AND WILL MISS HER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE,
VICKIE AND JEAN
Regina and family, our thoughts are with you at the loss of your mother. Rejoice in your memories.
Bill & Cathey
My heartfelt condolences at this time of sorrow for you and your family. May you find peace and strength in the upcoming days.
So sorry for your loss. Jo Ann was a fighter. Such a sweet lady. We will miss her.
Regina – We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Philip & Cathey
Regina, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. I know she was a special lady to everyone who knew her. Our hearts go out to you and your family. The pain is gone and she is at peace. I pray for your healing heart in the days ahead.
Love,
Regina, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. I know she was a special lady to everyone who knew her. Our hearts go out to you and your family. The pain is gone and she is at peace. I pray for your healing heart in the days ahead.
Love,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
Marcy and Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I know you will miss your grandmother.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mamaw Frances
Lennie,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I will be praying for you and your family.