Jo Ann Barnett Cannon, 77 was born on September 27, 1947 in Plainview, Texas, the daughter of Wayne "Dub" Yowel Barnett and Mary Jo (Smith) Barnett. She was preceded in death by her father and sister Sharon Jean Barnett.

Jo Ann was a graduate of Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas, Class of 1966. She married the love of her life Gene Cannon on June 1, 1968 in Amarillo, Texas. Together, they built their life in Texas, living the majority of their life in Panhandle, Texas. Jo Ann and Gene moved to Fort Towson, Oklahoma in 2017 to be closer to their extended family.

Jo Ann was a gifted painter and enjoyed crafting, always making things for her friends and family. Jo Ann especially enjoyed cooking for her family, whom she adored. Above all else, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Her love for her family knew no bounds. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, and they will carry all the special memories of her in their hearts.

Jo Ann is survived by her beloved husband of over 57 years, Gene of the home; her mother, Mary Jo Barnett of  Forsyth, Missouri; son, Quentin Cannon and wife Karen of Elephant Butte, New Mexico; daughter, Aimee Davis of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Jordan Cannon, Paige Cannon, Legend Davis and fiancé, Katie, Taylor Davis and Hunter Davis; great grandson, Mason; sister, Marilyn Atchley and husband Brian of Forsyth,  Missouri along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and loved ones.