JO ANN GARTLAND

12/14/1952 - 02/09/2024

Jo Ann Gartland passed away peacefully February 9, 2024. Jo Ann was a loving spouse, a cherished aunt to her extended family and friend to all who knew her. Jo Ann’s grace and humor put new acquaintances at ease and made her a dear friend to so many. She was born to Verdo and Hazel Salter in Kinston, North Carolina on December 14, 1952. Jo Ann graduated from Bradford High in Starke, Florida in 1970. She worked and studied at the University of Florida. She received a BS degree in Information Technology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1982. It was while she was secretary in the geology department at U of F that she met the love of her life, Jeff Garttland. They married in 1979 in Gainesville, Florida and moved to The Woodlands, Texas in1982. Jo Ann enjoyed a long career at Mitchell Energy as Manager of Database Administration. She was proud of the contribution her work made and of the many good friendships that developed.

Jo Ann had a sharp intellect and a strong work ethic that drove her to excellence in her career and hobbies. She retired form Devon Energy in 2003. Her focus shifted to home remodel and design, creating several beautiful homes that reflected her personality as she and Jeff relocated over the years. Jo Ann kept strong friendships, Nurturing those relationships gave her great joy throughout her life and during her final struggle with cancer.

Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Jeff: in-laws Steve and Joanne Gartland, David and Nancy Beal and Sue and Ross McGill: nieces and nephews Phil Gartland, Anne Newell, Sarah Scheidler, Lauren Toerner, Kelly Olin and Mike McGill. Her legacy of excellence, love and friendship will live on through all who were fortunate enough to have known her.

A celebration of life will be held at the home of Jeff and Jo Ann Gartland Saturday, March 2, 2024.