Jo Ann Ransom

Mrs. Jo Ann Jordan Ransom, 60, formerly of Kannapolis passed away Friday, January 8, 2016.

A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with military honors will be 9:00 am Friday at the Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ransom was born December 13, 1955 in Chesterfield, SC. She was a daughter of the late Roger Jordan and Sadie Tolson Brawley. Jo was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. She was meritoriously promoted to a Sergeant within 25 months of her service and later being honorably discharged. Jo began her Federal Civilian Service career as a stenographer and retired from Fort Jackson as the Director of Civilian Personnel, having the honor of being the first female director at that base. In 1983 Jo Ann achieved a Bachelor's in Business Administration – Magna Cum Laude and finally earning her Master's in 1984. She was a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed spending time in her garden and had a fondness for animals. Jo had a strong love of family and those she kept closest to her heart.

Mrs. Ransom is survived by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Ransom; son, Christopher “Steven” Ransom of the home; and sister, Crystal Bostian of Kannapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Charlotte SPCA, P.O. Box 77491, Charlotte, NC 28271.