Jo Ann Stiles, 74, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. Jo Ann had worked at Levi’s for 18 years until its closing.
Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. She took pride in raising and caring for her family.
Jo Ann also enjoyed cooking, working in her flowers and pitching horseshoes.
She had a competitive spirit and enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids play sports.
She had kept her membership at Ebenezer Baptist Church since a young age.
She was the daughter of the late Joe and Susie Young Allen, and wife of the late Herbert Stiles who died Aug. 16, 2014. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Allen.
Surviving are her daughter, Connie McClure and husband Tony of Hiwassee Dam; two sons, Eddie Stiles and wife Cyndi and Dewayne Stiles and wife Mandy, all of Hiwassee Dam; a sister, Frances Howard and husband C.C. of Murphy; a brother, Robert Allen and wife Thelma of Murphy; four grandchildren, Brittany Reid and husband David, Bryson and Allison Stiles, and D.J. McClure; and a great-grandson, Grant Reid.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Ledford officiating. The interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryson and Steve Stiles, Cody Howard, David Reid, Russell Loudermilk and Donnie Lovingood. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Britt, Matt, Chucky and Kevin Stiles, Dwight Estep, Brian and Eric Davis, and Israel Campbell.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jo Ann Stiles to: Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Tonya Wiggins, 540 Aerial Lane, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.