Jo Ann Woody

Jo Ann Woody, 78, of Gastonia, passed away April 25, 2023, at Gastonia Health and Rehab Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born July 2, 1944, in York County, SC to the late Lewis and Lois Mace Ogle.

Jo Ann was the owner of Woody's Used Cars and Tires for many years. She also worked at several different car auctions doing title work. Jo Ann always enjoyed playing bingo. She loved her family and loved cooking for them.

In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woody, Sr.; brothers, David Ogle, Johnny Ogle; sisters, Helen Ogle and Darlene Barker; a son in law, John Harvey, Jr.; and daughter in law, Lisa Wood.

Jo Ann is survived by her sons, Ronnie Wood, Wayne Wood, Mike Wood and wife Christine, and Charles Woody, Jr and wife Fran; daughters, Elizabeth Harvey and Jennifer Duncan and husband, Larry; sisters, Carolyn Hamrick and Geraldine Anderson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Jo Ann's life will be held at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, NC.

Condolences may be made online at: www.greenefuneral.com .