Mrs. JoAnn Walsworth Womack, 87, was born November 10, 1935 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 19, 2023, also in Monroe, Louisiana. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at First Methodist Church-Monroe and officiated by Pastor Shawn Hornsby. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Joseph “LeRoy” Womack; mother and step-father, Annie Mae and Milton Coverdale; father, Clarance E. Walsworth; 3 aunts, Lou Sherrard Updegraff, Olive Sherrard Warren and Irma Sherrard Brook; first cousins, Steve Updegraff and Robert Sherrard.

She is survived by her children; Eric Womack (Emily) of Birmingham, AL, Erin Davenport (Erik) of Ruston, LA and Jonathan Womack (Leslie) of Monroe, LA.; 7 grandchildren; Hayden Holt, Harrison Holt, Kaleigh Womack, Marissa Davenport, Macie Womack, Ellie Womack and Grant Davenport; devoted sister, Meribeth Walsworth Heye (Steve), special sister-in-law, Glenda Adams – whom she loved to call nightly to “Make her day”!; nieces, Jody Adams and Jill Adams; nephew, Kevin Adams.

Special extended relatives; Ron Updegraff, Don Upderaff, Jimmy Warren, Betty Warren, Richard Brook (Toby), Cathy Brook Davis, Mike Walsworth, Dr. David Walsworth, Doug Walsworth, Linda Sellers, and Ann Sherrard. We would also like to recognize her very special life-long friend, Carolyn Whitfield, plus JoAnn’s sweet poodle Zoe.

Our dear mother was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was kind, intelligent and witty. JoAnn was a lifelong member of First Methodist Church. She will always be remembered for her servant’s heart. Our mother took great pride and delight in her 26 years of volunteering for her church, First Methodist Pumpkin Patch each year. Reading to the school kids who would come on field trips to visit the Pumpkin Patch brought her so much joy.

In 1954 she graduated from Neville High School where she was involved in the Annual Book Staff, F.B.L.A., Future Homemakers, Tigerettes, Glee Club and Softball.In 1960 she graduated from Northeast Louisiana State College (ULM) with her BA degree in Elementary Education. She later attained a Masters in education plus 30 degree. During college she was also an N.L.S.C. cheerleader.JoAnn was a dedicated educator for the Monroe City School System for 41 years. Most of those years were spent at Sallie Humble Elementary where she taught 1st grade. Our mother was an amazing teacher who was dearly loved and admired by her students, fellow teachers, and school staff employees.

JoAnn was very involved in numerous activities with her church and organizations throughout her community. She was a dedicated member of the teacher’s sorority, Kappa Kappa Iota (KKI) for 58 years.For 30 years Jo Ann immensely enjoyed being associated with the Miss Louisiana Organization as hostess.The Ouachita Parish Women’s Republican Club (OPWRC) was another organization where JoAnn was a loyal member for 27 years. She served in leadership positions such as President and Historian.

Mama Jo will be sorely missed by her family. We love you more, more, more and to the moon and back!!!!

Pallbearers will be Bob Sale, Mike Walsworth, Erik Davenport, Kevin Adams, Hayden Holt and Harrison Holt.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Elara Caring Hospice, especially Kinyada and Mona for their love and compassion these last weeks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Methodist Church-Monroe or the charity of your choice.

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