Jo Ellyn Myers

Jo Ellyn Myers (Wilson)

March 15, 1942 – December 16, 2024 (age 82)

Jo Ellyn Myers (Wilson) was born in Hastings, Michigan on March 15, 1942, the daughter of John "Jack" and Lucille (Karmes) Wilson. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. On May 7, 1961, she married Ronald Myers. Over the course of her life, she had many different jobs, mostly focused on helping others – from bus driver to paramedic to baton and tap dance teacher, she was always giving of herself.

Jo Ellyn was a kind and thoughtful person. She lived by the acronym of J.O.Y. (Jesus first, Others next, Yourself last) and her tenderhearted nature was evident in all she did. She was often found helping in the nursery at church, teaching at summer Bible camps, or even bringing in extra youth to care for. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting and playing with her grandkids.

Jo Ellyn was preceded in death by her husband Ron, her parents, her brother Bruce Wilson, and her son-in-law Manuel Beltran del Rio. She is survived by her daughter Laurie Jo Beltran del Rio of Norton Shores, son Ron Jr. (Laurie) Myers, of Freeport, daughter Teri-Sue (Fred) Pierson of Hastings, son Sam (Nancy) Myers of Kokomo IN, son Tom (Natascha) Myers of Middleville, daughter Toni-Marie (Jon) Beard of Alva FL, 26 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, and sister Jackie Carroll (Wilson).

Visitation will be on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., with service following at 2:00 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Michigan after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.