Jo Ann Stivers Obituary
In loving memory of Jo Ann Stivers of Bardstown, Kentucky, who departed this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 85. Jo Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Jo Ann may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John William and Georgia Lee Drake Manica; her husband James Stivers; and her daughter Nicole Stivers. She is survived by: her children, Sharlene Hall of Louisville, Yolanda Farley (Andre) of Louisville, William Stivers (Argerrine) of Louisville and Gregory Stivers of Louisville; and her grandchildren, Quinton Smith, SharQuita Hall, Natalia Jallow (Bubacarr) and Natachaya Stivers. She is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home and Cremation Services (1475 New Shepherdsville Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.