Mrs. Jo Ann Pendleton, age 82, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Ms. Pendleton was born November 29, 1939 to the late James Daniel and Virgie Dorris Jackson and graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1957.
Her favorite job was working at Walmart in the garden center where she stayed until her first stroke. Even after the stroke, she frequently visited her friends and co-workers at Walmart until she was unable to do so.
She loved flowers and gardening but her family was her life, especially her 7 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was so excited for the birth of the 2nd great-grandchild due to arrive in mid-July.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Pendleton is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Pendleton.
She is survived by 3 sons, Marty Pendleton, Adams, TN, Gary Pendleton, Portland, TN, and Todd (Leann) Pendleton, Cedar Hill, TN; 3 sisters, Jean (Terry) Gower, Peggy Douglas, and Judy (Randy) Bracey; one brother, Jon Brooks; 7 grandchildren, Mary Beth (Jake) O’Brien, Daniel (Yeselin) Pendleton, Paige Pendleton, Dean Pendleton, Zachery (McKenzie) Pendleton, Mattie Jo Pendleton, and Jackson Pendleton; 1 great-granddaughter, Shelby O’Brien and newest great-grandson still yet to arrive, Carter Robert Pendleton.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 5 pm in the Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Steve Freeman officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 5 p.m.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Alive Hospice Residence for their care and compassion, especially nurses, Miranda and Melissa. Donations are requested in honor and memory of Ms. Jo Ann Pendleton to Alive Hospice Residence, 1710 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME-509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000 https://www.austinandbell.com
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