Forrest – Jo Ann Runyon, 74, of Forrest, passed away at 12:05pm, May 6, 2017 at her residence.

Jo Ann was born November 25, 1942, in Fairbury the daughter of Virgil and Emily Sinnett Jupin.

She married Larry "Nick" Runyon on February 7, 1959, in Forrest. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Judy Arnette, Gina (Ricardo) Gomez, Jeff Runyon all of Forrest, and Twyla Runyon-Pae of CA; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth Hanshew of Forrest.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, and two grandchildren.

She loved every minute with her family and anyone who walked through her open door. Jo Ann loved playing cards.

Jo Ann touched many people in her life and those people along with her family will miss her deeply.