Jo Ann Martin, age 70, of Forsyth

In Memory Of

Jo Ann Martin
“GMA JO SEWS”

October 1, 1953 – March 11, 2024

On Monday morning March 11, 2024, Jo Martin passed away peacefully at home among family and loved ones. Jo had been battling many illnesses for the past several months. She was 70 years old.

Jo was born in Terell, Texas at 6:30 PM on October 1, 1953, she was the eldest daughter of Preston Leon Pritchett and Peggy Iona Pritchett.  Jo became a Montana resident in 2001 and has resided in Forsyth for the past 17 years.

Jo’s passion from a very young age was sewing. She spent many years teaching community children, setting up booths at local fairs and even doing lessons from home. While living in the south prior to becoming a Montana resident Jo was know for her seamstress work doing beautiful replicas of historical clothing.  Jo did not need a pattern. If you could show her a picture, she would figure out a way to make it. Her talent was indescribable. To those of us who knew Jo well it was inevitable that you learned some of the basics because she never let you leave her home without some type sewing knowledge.

As an adult in life Jo learned to love motorcycles and developed a passion for riding. She would often reminisce about embarrassing her daughter by showing up to school to pick her in full leathers on her bike. Jo continued riding until health issues intervened.

After moving to Montana Jo became an avid quilter making beautiful quilts for home, friends, and family.  She was involved in quilting club and enjoyed trips with them during this time. Another of Jo’s favorite pastimes was attending faith-based retreats. She loved our Heavenly Father and had complete faith in Him.  In fact, one of her favorite quilts was “Jesus in the Garden” which she did completely free hand.

Jo loved children, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her joy. She loved spending time with them, baking, sewing, and cooking. She loved to laugh and teach them about life. She would share stories that taught them wisdom and others that didn’t but that was okay because she was just Gma Jo to them and they loved her.

Jo is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Martin, parents Preston Prichett and Peggy Lakin, siblings Bruce Pritchett, Robert Throckmorton, and Daral Throckmorton. Nephews Sean Morrisey and Timothy Throckmorton.

Jo is survived by her daughters Angel Dawn Mallory, Sherri Wertenberger, Wendy Hutto, Daughter by marriage Tabatha Hallman. Grandchildren Jeffery Prichett, Micheal Hutto, Tori Hutto, Steven Wertenberger, Autumn Bates, Taylor Hallman, Mary Morrison, and Mathew Gross.  Great Grandchildren: Bradley Hallman, Hattie Teeters, Creighton Teeters, Freya Morrison, Jude Morrison, Lelani Hutto, Leyla McCool, Jonah Sessions, Gideon Gross, Phoebe Gross, Neela Gross, Ruby Krampert, and Pearl Krampert. Jo is also survived by her siblings, Mary Martin, Bobby Throckmorton, Lelani Williams, and Beverly Jenkins. Jo also leaves behind several nieces and nephews along with various family members and close friends.

The following songs were Jo’s choices to be remembered by:

How Great Thou Art -Carrie Underwood

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chris Tomlin

In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations to go to Breast Cancer and Autism Awareness.

There will be a Celebration of Life to Honor Jo in June on Saturday the 22^nd, at the Hallman’s Home at 37 Cedar Street in Forsyth Mt. 59327.  More details will be given at a later date.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

Saturday June 22, 2024

Hallman Home

37 Cedar Street

Forsyth, Montana 59327

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