Jo Ann Parker

Jo Ann Parker, 87, of Boswell, Oklahoma, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Denison, Texas. She was born on October 31, 1938, in Denison, Texas, the daughter of JD Jackson and Lena Mae (Jones) Pebworth. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her father, JD Jackson; her mother and stepfather, Mae and Elbert Pebworth; her first husband, KG Anderson; her second husband, Thomas “Neil” Parker; her son, Charles Anderson; and her grandson, James Lindamood.

She grew up in Boswell and graduated from Boswell High School with the Class of 1957. After spending some time in Dallas, she returned home to Boswell. In 1984, she married Neil Parker, and together they worked as insurance agents for American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance. The couple remained deeply involved in the Boswell community, which they loved dearly.

Jo Ann had a lifelong passion for the arts, expressing herself through painting and a wide variety of crafts, many of which she created for her family and friends. She enjoyed watching the classic western “Gunsmoke,” occasional trips to the casino, and especially Halloween. Sharing her birthday with the holiday, she delighted in handing out full-size candy bars to neighborhood children each year, making her home a favorite stop for the community.

Above all, Jo Ann devoted herself to her family, serving as its steadfast cornerstone. She offered guidance, support, and unconditional love through warm hugs, gentle encouragement, and quiet selflessness. She is survived by her son, Ken Anderson and wife Jackie; daughter, Kaina Anderson; grandchildren, Laura Williams and husband Aaron, Jason Lindamood, Karl Lindamood, and Gary Rodgers; great-grandchildren, Abbygaill Lindamood, Brennon Williams, Rylie Williams, and Austin Rodgers; and her special lifelong friend, John Bennett, along with many other dear family members and friends.