Graveside services for Jo Ann Pilcher, age 83, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 9, 2020 with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Services will be under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Jo Ann was born October 4, 1936 to John and Maxie Ford in Ruston, LA. She worked at the University Bookstore as the office supervisor until her retirement. Jo Ann enjoyed working in her yard growing flowers and vegetables. She loved roses, sewing, feeding the birds and spending time with her dog, Nell. Jo Ann was a member of the Ruston church of Christ.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Bobby M. Milner and Robert Roberson and brother, Billy H. Ford.

She is survived by her husband Alton Pilcher of Choudrant, LA; son, Bobby Milner and wife Barbara of Choudrant, LA; daughter, Pamela and husband Dennis Meyer of Ruston, LA; four grandchildren Jessica and John Montelepre of Shreveport, LA, Brandon Milner of Choudrant, LA, Sara Meyer of New Orleans, LA , Bethany and husband Jacob Hearne of Choudrant, LA; great grandchildren: Emma Barbara, Ella Milner and Tucker Hearne; two sisters: Patsy and husband Troy Lowe of Ruston, LA and  Mary Aswell of Choudrant, LA; brother, Eddie Ford and wife Evelyn of West Monroe, LA.

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