Jo A. Mattox

Jo A. Mattox, 83, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Labette Health.

Jo Ann Turner was born on August 23, 1941, to James Lester and Adeline Maude (Smith) Turner in Columbus, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Columbus, graduating from Columbus High School.

She began her working career in a garment factory in Columbus.  At the time of her retirement, Jo was the secretary and vice president for their cable company.

Over the years, she was a member and attended the First Christian Church in Parsons.

Her family was the center of her life.  Jo loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed bowling, baking, being outdoors and watching Raiders football and professional wrestling.

In 1962, Jo and Edward Gene Mattox were united in marriage in Iola.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

One daughter – Vicki Hance and her fiancé, Jimmy Bowin, of Parsons, Kansas

Three grandchildren – Justin Pizzo, Kristen Mattox and Blake Hance, all of Parsons, Kansas

Two great-grandchildren – Kamdyn and Kestyn

One brother – Michael Turner and his wife, Barbara, of Wichita, Kansas

Numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by two children, Michael "Mike" Mattox and Tonya Harrington; and two brothers, Paul Turner and Charles "Chuck" Turner.

The graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Spring Hill Cemetery, in Parsons.  Friends may stop by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday, to sign the register book.

Memorials are suggested to Proud Animal Lovers Shelter (PALS).  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.