Jo Rochell Obituary

Jo Rochell, born on January 27, 1930 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on September 28, 2026. Jo leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Durham and Myrtle Durham; her siblings, Dorothy Rojewski and Carl Durham; her husband Rocky Rochell; and her son Jamie Rochell.

She is survived by: her children, Keith Rochell (Lynette), Clarice Wireman (Richard) and Janet Pyland (Chris); her grandchildren, Paul Wireman (Jess), Amanda Hayes (Jeremy "OJ"), Jeremy Rochell (Jennifer), Brandon Sherman (Beth), Brandi Stroud (James), Haley Wireman-Sobba (Adam), Jessie Cartwright (Corey) and Jordan (J. D.); and her great grandchildren, Hunter Hayes, Hayden Sherman, Olive Wireman, Jackson Rochell, Harrison Wireman, June Wireman-Sobba, Royal Wireman-Sobba, Josie Cartwright, Tristan Smith, Rebecca McCarrens, Skyler Stroud and Mackenzie Stroud.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Memorial Park Fireside Chapel (5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Children's Home in Paragould, AR.