Jo Ann Estes, 62, of Joaquin, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2009 in a local nursing center. She was born November 12, 1947 in Vidor to James K. Clevenger and Opal Smith Clevenger. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center. Interment will follow in the Lone Cedar Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Estes is survived by:

Sons:
Byron Kenneth Brucia and wife Melissa of Vidor
David Brucia and wife Evette of Vidor

Daughter, Kimberly Chantel Walker of Dallas

Grandchildren:
Brandie Brucia, Megan Walker, Dylan Gene Walker, Shanna Lynn Brucia and Chason Cade Brucia

Sisters:
Debbie Parker of Joaquin
Bobbie Floyd and Steve Russell of Joaquin
Jeannie Bronson of Dallas
Patricia Green and husband Daniel of Joaquin

Brother, Rex Allen Clevenger of Pasadena

Sister-in-law, Francis Clevenger of Joaquin

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Grandparents:
Oris and O. L. Smith
Nannie and Joe T. Clevenger

Father, James K. Clevenger

Mother, Opal Daniels

Step-Father, James Glenn Daniels

Brother, Kenneth Clevenger