Jo Ann Bigham, 78, of Durant, Okla., passed away Aug. 22, 2020. She was born in Lone Grove, Okla. on Nov. 21, 1941 to Carl and Leona (Anderson) Risner. Jo graduated from Lone Grove High School. She married Sam R. Bigham on August 27, 1960.
She worked for many years in the business office at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Jo enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to travel.
She is survived by her husband, Sam R. Bigham of Durant, Okla.; son, Shannon Bigham and wife Lorrie of Diamondale, Mich.; daughter, Kimberly Sawyer of The Colony, Texas; daughter, Cindi Jobe and husband Brad of Royse City, Texas; grandchildren, Thomas Sawyer, Alex Jobe, Willow Bigham, and Ava Jobe; and also survived by sisters, Karla Rice of Ft. Collins, Colo., Carol Love of Lone Grove, Okla., and Laura Southerland of Lone Grove, Okla.
A memorial service will be held at Holmes~Coffey~Murray Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday August 26, 2020 with Pastor Jesse West officiating.
Services are under the direction of Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma www.holmescoffeymurray.com