Jo Ann Helton, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating.

Mrs. Helton was born on May 5, 1943, to the late Ruth McKinney Issacks and Monroe Issacks. She enjoyed cake decorating and painting. Mrs. Helton was a wonderful mom and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Helton is preceded in death by her sister- Lora Issacks and a grandchild- Justin Harp.

Mrs. Helton is survived by her husband- Jimmy Helton of Columbus, MS; daughter- Rhonda Harp; son- Jim Helton; grandchildren- Jessica Harp, and Samantha Bratton; sisters- Barbara Ramsey, Ruthie Issacks,  Margaret Slusher, Linda Miller, Janet Pritchard, and Wanda Handin; and brothers- Williams Issacks, George Issacks, and James Issacks.

Memorials may be made to Ovarian Cancer Society 12221 Merit Dr. Suite 1950 Dallas, TX 75251.