Jo Ann Murdock Melvin, 82, of Clarksville, FL passed away Sun, Feb 2, 2014 in Panama City, FL. She was born Sep 10, 1931 in Grapeland, TX. Jo Ann graduated from Frink High School in 1948, and was Valedictorian of her class. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies at FSU. She retired in 1996 after 25 years as an educator. Jo Ann was a faithful, supportive member of Traveler's Rest Free Will Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She loved to cook, spend time with her family, travel, crochet and watch Florida State football.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Ellis Melvin; her father, Earle Murdock; and a son-in-law, Jackie Attaway. Survivors include 2 sons, Dr. Stephen Melvin and wife Delinda of Panama City, FL, and Dr. Wade Melvin and wife Dr. Naomi Melvin of Chipley, FL; 2 daughters, Linda Attaway of Clarksville, FL and Renee Ratliff and husband Greg of Perry, FL; her mother, Edith (Nichols) Murdock; sister, Jerice Concilio of Houston, TX; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family received friends from 5-7 pm Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. Funeral services were held at 11 am Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at Traveler's Rest Free Will Baptist Church in Clarksville. Interment followed in Traveler's Rest Cemetery. Jo Ann may be remembered with flowers or with a contribution to Traveler's Rest Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 19573 NW State Road 73, Clarksville, FL 32430, or The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, 18769 NW Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown, FL 32424 in her honor. Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 850-674-5449. You can offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.