Jo Ann Howell-Bunger
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Jo Ann Howell-Bunger

  • December 22, 1929 - October 29, 2011
  • Hot Springs, Arkansas
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“David and Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss.Your Mother was very special and she will be missed by everyone. Just remember all the good times we...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Pat Hopkins - Jefferson, AR

“I'm sorry for your loss. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Dennis Grace - Hot Springs, AR

“What can I say. You know my heart is broken and I will miss her for always. My prayers and love remain with you both. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Elva Rhodes - Hot Springs, AR

“I will always remember her kindness and sweet disposition towards all people. ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Tim Welch - Arkadelphia, AR

“We send you or simplicity. I will miss her from now own. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Ronnie Rhode - Hot Springs, AR

“Sheila, We are so sorry for your loss. Mother's are really special people. She will be missed. We saw many Sunday mornings sitting quietly on the...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Bill & Sharon Hall - AR - Friend

“Sheila so sorry for your loss. Prayers are out for ya'll ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Lee and Marian Scallion - AR


Jo Ann Howell-Bunger, 81, of Hot Springs died Saturday October 29, 2011 in a local hospital. She was born in Arkadelphia on December 22, 1929 to the late Frank & Kate Edith Mock.

Jo Ann graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1948 and worked for SWB Telephone Co. in Arkadelphia until she married in 1953 and then traveled with her husband Jim Howell while he was in the Navy, until he retired to Hot Springs, AR. in 1962. Jo Ann then went back to work with SWB Telephone Co. and retired after 27 years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church since 1963, Friends Forever Club and Pioneers of America.

She was preceded in death by 3 husbands, James H, Howell, Woodrow Walters and Roy Bunger; her parents; 2 sisters, Vivian Ball & Marjorie Richardson and 2 brothers, Frank Mock, Jr. & Bill Mock.

Survivors include 1 son, David M. Howell & 1 daughter, Sheila Howell both of Hot Springs; 1 granddaughter, Melissa Horan & 1 great grandson, Brooks Horan, both of Carrollton, TX; sister-in-law Dixie Mock of Shreveport, LA. & many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers are Kevin Godwin, Brent Godwin, Brad Turner, Cale Turner, Randy "Toot" Radley, Jimmy Shipman & Toby Pentacost.

Honorary pallbearers are Friendship Sunday School Class, Forever Friends Club, Central Baptist Church, Dr. Timothy English, Dr. Warren & Staff, Elva Rhodes, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Daniel, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Godwin & ICU Staff National Park Medical Center.

Visitation will be 5-7 pm Monday at Gross Funeral Home. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gross with Dr. Bill Harris & Bro. Coy Samples officiating and Burial will be Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia.

Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church or Garland Co. Humane Society.

Guest register at http://grossfuneralhome.com.