Jo Ann Porritt

West Frankfort-Jo Ann Porritt, 61, died 3:33 P.M., Sunday May 8, 2005 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born July 19, 1943 to William & Ethel (Mays) Jeffrey. She married Jerry D. Porritt on January 26, 1963 in Herrin. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Grace Awakening Church of God in Benton. Survivors Include: Son: Jerry Porritt of West Frankfort Son & Daughter-In-Law: Jeff & Sheila Porritt of West Frankfort Seven Grandchildren: Misty, Jerimy, Tyler, Matthew, Nicholas, Marshall & Bradley Porritt Two Step Grandchildren: Derek Manning & Stacy Wiggins One Step Great Grandchild: MacKenie Wiggins Three Sisters: Wanda Bright of West Frankfort Maxine & Husband Don Wilkey of Booneville, IN. Sophie Biggs of California Special Brother: Charles Minton of Sumner, IL. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one granddaughter Kari Lynn Porritt, two brothers, Willie & Bill Jeffrey and one sister Louise Pike. Funeral Services will be 11:30 A.M, Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Petty officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family to offset medical expenses. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.