She was a retired secretary for Red House Baptist Church in Richmond, KY, a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Hammond, LA. She was a 1957 graduate of Drew Central High School and was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lee Gibson.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Donald Vest of Ponchatoula, LA; one son, Kevin Vest of Hammond, LA; one granddaughter, Brittany Vest of San Marcos, TX; one grandson, Kevin Wayne Vest II of Mt. Vernon, KY; one sister, Phyllis Jones Gibson of Selma, Arkansas, numerous nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends.
Condolences(13)
Judy Foster
Richmond, KY Monday, April 21, 2014 Loren and I are heart broken over Jo Ann's passing. She was a wonderful christian woman and I loved her dearly. Don our prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you the comfort and peace in the coming days and years.JIm and Lavonna Payne
Richmond, KY Monday, April 21, 2014 Don, our thoughts and prayers for you. JoAnn was a special person. Always the same beautiful smile no matterwhat was going on in her life. I, Lavonna, will always remember her as a precious sister in Christ. She was always so nice to me.
Stanley Browder
Elgin, TX Monday, April 21, 2014 Phyllis, my thoughts and prayers are with you.Edward Tucker
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, April 20, 2014 Phillis, Our prayers are for you and your Sister's family. May God bless you all.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 20, 2014 Mrs. Phyllis - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers over the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Jimmy L. & Donna Hill
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 20, 2014 Phyllis - you and your sweet family are in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Jo Ann will be missed by many. Heaven gained an angel. Keep your memories close. If there is anything we can do please call.Love, Jimmy & Donna
Sandy Sizemore
Fairfax, SC Saturday, April 19, 2014 Jo Ann you are celebrating with Jesus! Don, i am so very sorry for your loss and your grief. Please know we have been and will continue to pray. We love you and Jo Ann. God bless. <3Bob & Sue Cox
Richmond, KY Saturday, April 19, 2014 Don, Kevin & family,Bob and I are so sorry for your loss and want you to know you have been and are in our prayers. We have so
many fond memoires of your years in Richmond and all the
good times we had in Sunday School and the fellowships.
God bless you and know you are in our prayers.
Bob & Carolynn Rhodes
Columbia, TN Saturday, April 19, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Gladys Selman
Tarzana, CA Saturday, April 19, 2014 God Bless you all. You are in our prayers. The Selman Familyteresa culton
irvine, KY Saturday, April 19, 2014 She was a great woman of God, I loved her dearlyKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, April 18, 2014 Phyllis, I extend my sympathy to you and your family at the loss of you sister. May God give you strength and comfort during this sad time.Stinson and Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, April 18, 2014 Dear Phyllis and family,Norma and I send our condolences to you and yours. I have many happy memories of your family in the Beulah community and also Drew Central. I don't remember having seen or speaking with Jo Ann after graduating Drew Central in 1955 but have never forgotten her. May she rest in peace..