Jo Ann Holmes, age 88, a longtime resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Services will be held at a later date in Dayton, Ohio, to celebrate her life.
Born on September 13, 1937, in Xenia, Ohio, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Homer and Norma Jean Turner. In 1981, she moved to Dothan, Alabama, with her husband, Joe Holmes. Jo Ann and Joe shared 55 loving years of marriage.
Jo Ann was a gifted seamstress who specialized in high-end drapery and took great pride in her work. She found joy in traveling, especially alongside her companion, Jack Powell, and was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, David and Michael Turner; and her beloved husband, Joe Holmes.
She is survived by her children, Linda Hoskins (Randy), James Holmes, David Holmes (Anita), and Dale Holmes (Annette); her companion, Jack Powell; five grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Jo Ann would insist you leave room for ice cream and the next time you have the chance, get an extra scoop in her memory.
