Jo-Ann May Strickland, age 86, formerly from Washington, D.C., passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.
She was a 1953 graduate of Suitland High School, Maryland, and earned an Associate degree in 1955. Jo-Ann was a member of the Royal Squares and square/round danced with her husband, Melvin. She was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Leesburg, Florida.
Jo-Ann was an Office Manager for Monroe Auto Equipment. She enjoyed competitive roller skating and was an award-winning bowler.
Preceded in death by her parents Joseph Messinese and Eula Mae Smith; brother, James; sister, Delores; and grandparents Adeline and Pasquale Romano.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Melvin Lee; 2 daughters, Adele and Delores; 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Wake
April 27, 2 pm
Page – Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services
914 West Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Prayer Vigil
April 27, 3 pm
Page – Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services
914 West Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Funeral
April 28, 8:30 pm
St Paul’s Catholic Church
1330 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748