Mrs. Jo Ann Frye, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Hickory Creek in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She was born on June 23, 1935 in Monticello, Kentucky; a daughter of the late Evelyn Sumpter.
She attended schools in Kentucky. June 30, 1956, she married George Edward Frye in Monticello, Kentucky; they had shared 65 loving years together before his recent passing on November 11, 2021.
Jo Ann was a skilled seamstress who worked at a sewing factory in Kentucky and once she moved to Jamestown, she worked at the Thorntown Sewing Factory and Crestline Window Factory in Ladoga.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Jo Ann was a faithful servant who attended the Church of Christ in Jamestown. She also enjoyed playing cards with friends and jigsaw puzzles.
She leaves behind two sons, John (Dawn) Frye of Waynestown and Jeff (Debbie) Frye of Crawfordsville; three grandchildren, Chris Frye, Heather Durell and Bethany Frye; seven great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Betty Sumpter.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jo Ann was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Sumpter.
Funeral Services are to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Porter & Hunt Funeral Home; 315 West Main Street in Jamestown, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home in Jamestown. Interment will follow services at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Jamestown, Indiana.
Porter and Hunt Funeral Home & Crematory, 315 West Main Street, Jamestown, Indiana 46147 has been entrusted with his arrangements. Online condolences www.porterfuneralhome.us.