Jo Ann Gray Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jo Ann Gray of McLeansboro, Illinois, who passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jo Ann Gray to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Jo Ann's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Moore and Lorine Moore; her husband Jim Gray; and her daughter Phyllis. She is survived by: her daughters, Beverly Nelson (David) and Linda Upchurch (Merrill); and her siblings, Henry Moore (Linda), Ed Jamerson (Felicia), Donnie Jamerson (Sherri) and Mary Craig (Shorty). She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Life Assembly of God Church and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
