She was the widow of William Lee ''Bill'' Keel, Sr. She was a retired Shop Steward with Timex, Lab Tech with AMPI, a caregiver, and a believer of God. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by siblings, E.D. Dodson, James Dodson, Robert Dodson, Daisy Mae Russell, and Billy Ray ''Pete'' Dodson; and sisters-in-law, Myrtle Dodson and Betty Dodson; and brother in law Lorenz Berry.
JoAnn is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Keel Langford; a son, William Lee Keel, Jr.; siblings, Betty Berry, Johnny Wayne ''Buddy'' Dodson and wife Alice, Jean Collins and husband Wayne, and Faye Beedle and husband Claude; grandchildren, Jacob Aaron Keel, Dwight Alexander Langford, and Michael Brandon Adams; sisters-in-law, Jeri Dodson and Connie Dodson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Banks officiating. There will be a visitation one hour preceding the funeral service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Gaster Hill Cemetery in Monticello. You can sign Jo Ann's guestbook registry on this page. Pallbearers will be Michael Dodson, Mike Wigley, James Monroe Dodson, Jr., James Dillon Dodson, Joseph Beedle, Wayne Collins, and Philip Sharp.
Condolences(8)
Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Faye and family,I would like to express my condolences for your loss, and my prayer is for comfort and strength during this difficult time.Debbie Weatherford
Bauxite, AR Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Rebecca, I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. Prayers for you and your family. I met your mom a few times. I remember she was so sweet it's always hard to lose your mom. My the Lord be with you and your family. Thinking of you. DebbieKathy Moody-Trahan
Bauxite, AR Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Lifting Becky, Billy and family up in prayer. Prayers for peace and comfort.Alice and Johnny Dodson
Lodi, CA Tuesday, July 16, 2024 You will always be a special memory to us. Going to miss you so much. Rest now in the arms of Jesus, beautiful lady.Evelyn Jeffers
Hampton, AR Tuesday, July 16, 2024 My deepest sympathy for the family and friends. My mother was Martha Dodson Byrd.Destiny Dodson
El Dorado, AR Tuesday, July 16, 2024 I love you aunt Joann 🥹😘 you will be missed always beautifulThomas & Paula Reams
Scott, AR Tuesday, July 16, 2024 So sorry for your loss, prayers are with you and your family, this family was a big part of my life growing up, All my Love to my friend and family. God BlessJohn Bailey
Bryant, AR Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Jo Ann was a God send to me in taking care of my parents and aunt. She was a gifted care giverSorry for her loss
John Bailey