Jo Ann Sikes

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Jo Ann Sikes, who peacefully departed this world on May 26, 2026, at the age of 94. Jo Ann, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was born on November 23, 1931, in the small, warm-hearted town of Barry, Texas, to parents John Wesley Elliott and Bertha Elizabeth (Speegle) Elliott. Jo Ann's journey through life was marked by steadfast devotion, kindness, and a gentle spirit that touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. She joined hands in marriage with Roy Leon Sikes on August 1, 1955, in Navarro County, embarking on a nearly 30-year union filled with love, faith, and adventure. Together, Jo Ann and Leon traversed the world, first with Leon’s career in the Air Force, and later through their shared ministry, as he served as a pastor and she embraced her role as a supportive and loving pastor’s wife until Leon's passing in 1985. An industrious soul, Jo Ann channeled her love for people and numbers into a lifetime of work in clerical and retail positions. Her professional journey culminated at Woodforest National Bank, where she devoted over a decade of service, earning the admiration and respect of colleagues and customers alike. Jo Ann's heart was ever full of the joy of music, the written word, and the beauty of the world around her. A devout Baptist, she found joy in service to her congregations as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, and lifelong learner of the Word. Her faith community at First Baptist Buda, Texas, was especially dear to her, as was the company of her sister Elinor, with whom she shared many cherished memories. Her love for travel took her on memorable journeys, including a special trip to England with her sister to visit their nephew Elliott, a testament to her adventurous spirit and appreciation for God's creation. Jo Ann's gentle nature and patient soul were a beacon of God's love and light, radiating warmth and kindness to everyone she met. Her final years were spent in senior living, where her sweetness and kindness endeared her to all around her. Jo Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy Leon Sikes, her parents, her sisters Ernestine and Elinor, and her brother John W. Elliott. She is lovingly remembered by her nephew Larry Don Pollock and his wife, Robin, her nieces Renee Speed and Annette Lincoln and her husband Seth, as well as great-nephews and nieces Amanda Antman and her husband John, Elliott Laser Pollock and his wife, and Lindsay Fain. The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Franklin Park in Boerne, Texas, and Oak Ridge Special Care Alzheimer's Center in Haltom City for their devoted care of Jo Ann in her final years. A private funeral service will be held to honor Jo Ann's remarkable life. Though she has left this earthly realm, her spirit remains in the hearts of those who loved her, a lasting legacy of grace, faith, and love. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Jo Ann's memory to a charitable organization of your choice, as a tribute to her generous spirit and unwavering faith.