Jo Ann Osborne Coyle "Ms. Jodie"

May 1, 1939 - October 9, 2021

Jo Ann Osborne Coyle, 82, passed away October 9, 2021 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born to the late, Joe and Dixie Osborne on May 1,1939 in Wilmington, Ohio. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Lipps. She married Dwight Coyle in 1962 and they lived together until her passing in Judsonia, Arkansas. Miss Jodie is survived by her husband, Dwight; four boys, Ricky Hicks (Jheri) of Keystone Heights, Florida, Randy Coyle (Renee') of Judsonia, Mark Coyle (Becky) of Judsonia and Greg Coyle of Searcy. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Krystal (Wayne), J.R., Judson, Jordan (Kendra), Garrett, Sadie; two great grandchildren, Trey and Lydia; and her brother, Bill Osborne. Miss Jodie had a passion for family, all kids and flowers. She touched so many young people working first in the lunch room at Judsonia, then for 30 years as a school board member at Judsonia/Riverview School District. She also was the Judsonia Baseball and North Central Baseball President for many years. She loved all children and touched so many young people's lives over the years. She was immensely proud of her family always arranging holiday parties and gatherings. Visitation will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy on Wednesday, October 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A Funeral service will be held at Foothills Church of Christ in Searcy on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 10:00 am. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net