Jo Ann Brant-Schmidt's Obituary
Decatur- Jo Ann Brant-Schmidt, 76, of Georgetown, formerly of Decatur, passed away November 5, 2011. George W. and Clara Brant welcomed their lovely daughter, Jo Ann, into the world on February 17, 1935, in Decatur, Illinois.
Gilbert F. Schmidt married Jo Ann on January 5, 1952, in Decatur, Illinois. Jo Ann and her husband moved to Houston, where she held an office position with the Celanese Chemical Company. She was also a proud member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Jo Ann and Gilbert then moved to Georgetown in 2009, where they attended Grace Episcopal Church. Jo Ann also enjoyed dedicating her time and service with the Questers in Sun City.
Survivors include her husband, Gilbert F. Schmidt, of Georgetown; son and daughter-in-law, Gilbert Jr. and Dede Schmidt, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Karen Schmidt, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Craig Shepard, of Austin; son Ralph Schmidt, of San Diego, California; granddaughter Becky Schmidt, of New York, New York; grandson Adam Schmidt who serves in the United States Air Force; grandsons, Scott and Robby Shepard, of Austin; grandsons, Brant and Nicolas Schmidt, of Chicago, Illinois; and her brother-in-law, Gary Davidson, of South Lake, Texas.Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary Frances Davidson. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on November 30 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois.The family of Jo Ann Brant Schmidt is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL.
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