Jo Ann Selph, 99, of Bloomington and formerly of Frankfort, passed away October 15, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born October 8, 1927 to Walker Emmons and Cosie G. (Dunlap) Bieghler, on the Tipton Clinton County line, in a small farm house, delivered by a midwife. She was two and a half months premature. She was healthy and fought to survive and that drive afforded her a long, happy, prosperous and successful life.
She married James William Selph March 29, 1959 and he preceded her in death July 29, 2020.
Jo Ann attended Russiaville High School. She worked a number of jobs, including at the local Sugar Shack, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and then Mallory Controls in Frankfort from 1969-1976.
Surviving are: her son, Timothy Michael Selph of Bloomington; and her daughter, Cathy Jo Collins; as well as 35 grand, great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Walker Emmons and Cosie Beighler; her son, James Todd Selph; her sisters, Mary Alder and L. Irene Tate; her brother, Ralph Bieghler; and her husband James William Selph.
There are no services planned at this time. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St, Frankfort, Indiana, and the Clinton County Crematory are honored to assist the Selph family. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com where you may share a condolence with the family.
Jo Ann had a passion for the well-being of animals and children. In lieu of flowers, please make donations, in her name, to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, the Clinton County Humane Society, 825 Izaak Walton Dr, Frankfort, IN 46041, or the Monroe County Humane Association, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47403.
Jo Ann touched many lives in her 99 years. She met each one with kindness. She was loved by many and gave her best person to everyone. She had a joy for life, raised her family well and cherished her husband, Jim. To all who may have known her, thank you for your presence. She left this world without pain and suffering, on her terms, with dignity and grace. She was clean and pretty and ready to go…..onward. A Lady always knows when it is time to leave.