Jo Lea Connot, 66, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to her eternal home on Saturday, August 27, 2022.
Jo was born on October 10, 1955 in Winner, South Dakota, to Leonard Lee and Beverly (Smith) Nespor. She was a graduate of Northeast High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jo worked for Southwestern Bell/ AT&T since 1973 and she was the owner of JDC Furniture. Her favorite color was purple. She enjoyed gardening, shopping at Dollar General, motorcycles and just about every animal God ever made. Jo never met a stranger or a stray animal that she didn’t try to take care of. She loved her family and friends and was ‘Mom” to everyone.
She is survived by her son, Wade Connot and wife, Jessica; stepdaughter, Stacie Connot; grandchildren, Jolee Connot, Justess Trevino, Jackson Pruitt, Journee Pruitt, Seiarah Connot, Cristal Cunningham and wife, Meagan, sister, Sandy Nespor, brother Robbie Nespor and wife, Barbara; sister, Tammy Nespor, nephews, T.D. Nespor, and Seth Wentz, two great-nephews and two great-nieces as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband, David Connot, parents, Leonard and Beverly, stepmother, Doris Nespor, stepfather, Lowell Fenner, sister, Lorie Nespor Tolifson, brother, Randy Nespor and stepson, Jason Connot.
Funeral services honoring Jo will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Pastor John Matey. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Meador Funeral Home.
Sorry for your families loss. Jo was a really awesome lady. She sure will be missed. But Your Mom and Dad are together forever now.
I’m out of town for this and can’t attend. But I’ll be praying for you all.
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for your family.
Jo, you were such a sweet, lovely, and kind lady. I know you’re in Heaven with David now, happy and at peace. Love and light to you and your family.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Praying for God’s comfort and grace to help you through this very difficult time.
Jo worked for me a few years back and she worked harder than anyone could ask for she was a very special person inside and out. I thought the world of her. She will be missed.
We’re sorry to hear about Jo May the Lord bless you and your family at this time of sorrow
Grandma jo, David, and wade were all like family to me, I loved grandma just ask much as my own family. She was a big part of my child hood.
I am so sorry for your loss prayers go out to the family and friends.
Sorry for your loss!
My dear sweet Jo, I have so many memories and I will cherish all of them. My heart breaks for Wade and Jolea as I know they were your world and you were theirs. Sending all the family my love and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Connot and Nespor families. I am so sorry for your loss.
I have many good memories of Jo. Thoughts and prayers for the family at this time of loss.
So sorry for your loss. Jo was a very sweet lady and loved by many. She will be missed.
Stoney and I are so sorry for your loss. Jo was an amazing woman, so kind and loving to everyone. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate life without her. She will truly be missed.