Jo Ann Nodhturft

Jo Ann Nodhturft, 58, native of New York and coast resident of thirty years went home to be with our Lord on May 22,2005. She leaves behind her beloved husband and best friend of 40 years, Edward R. Nodhturft of Ocean Springs, MS and her six children: Nancy Wilson & Jodi Phipps of Pensacola, FL, Vicki Nodhturft & Dina Tiblier of Vancleave, MS, her only son, Edward Nodhturft of Baton Rouge, LA, and baby girl, Ashlee Nodhturft of Ocean Springs, MS; Ten treasured grandchildren: Lee Wilson, Justin Wilson, Brandon Eddins, Jordan Phipps, Kayla Tucker, Corey Eddins, Austin Phipps, Addison Nodhturft, Gabrielle Tibler and Joshua Tibler; Her father, Joseph Kozak of Pensacola, FL; Two extraordinary older brothers: Richard Bonilla of Bayamon, PR and Joey Kozak of Boston, MA; Three special younger sisters: Roni Kozak & Linda Palliser of Pensacola, FL and Shirley Bradle of Solomans Island, MD; Very close and special friends: Charlotte & Tiger Wilson of Seminole, AL; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Viewing services were held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi, MS on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Immediate family private viewing. No funeral preceding. Gathering of family and friends following the viewing at the family home. Memorials may be sent to 6801 Pinhurst Drive, Ocean Springs, MS. 39564. Sometimes people don't stop to say what's always in their hearts. We know there's an unspoken understanding of the love between us. But in case we haven't told you lately, We love you very much. THANK YOU, MOM For being there through all the changes in our lives… For sharing the happy times… For believing in us, And most of all… For your LOVE. Love your children, Nancy, Vicki, Jodi, Dina, Edward & Ashlee.