Mary Jo (Devoss) Zimmerman Obituary (1929 - 2014)

Mary Jo Zimmerman, 85, of Ridgeville, IN passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. She was born January 4, 1929 in Winchester, IN the daughter of Paul and Pearl (Moyer) DeVoss. She was a graduate of Grey High School of Jay County, IN. Mary Jo was a homemaker, but had worked as an Administrative Assistant at Ball State University. She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Lee Zimmerman (wife, Becky) of Ridgeville, IN; a granddaughter, Kate Canady (husband, Nathanial) of Escondido, CA; two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Jude Canady; and a sister, Francis Heston (husband, Herb) of Redkey, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; a husband, Dean Zimmerman; a daughter, DeeAnn Zimmerman; and a brother, Jim DeVoss. A service to celebrate Mary Jo's life will be 1:00 pm Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery of Farmland, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 11 am to service time on Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters Donations 6520 North Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.