Jo Annis Buckler, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born on March 29, 1931 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Luther and Sally Mae (Pike) Newton. On August 30, 1952, she married Lowell Dean Buckler, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2005.
Jo is survived by her granddaughter, Mya Taylor of Indianapolis; son-in-law, Don Taylor of Indianapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to Lowell, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Murcia Taylor; sisters, Geneva Henderson and Eva Boilanger; and brothers, Johnny Newton, Tommy Newton and Diz Newton.
She formerly worked at the glove factory and was later a stay at home mother.
Jo enjoyed sewing, working crossword and word search puzzles. She was a member of a euchre club.
She loved listening to country music.
Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Monday, April 7, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at Noon on Monday at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Norristown Cemetery in Norristown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Jo’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.
