Obituary

Josephine "Mama Jo" Holton

August 30, 1932 - October 20, 2024

Josephine "Mama Jo" Holton, a resident of Clinton, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home. She was born August 30, 1932 in Kentwood, LA and was 92 years of age. Jo enjoyed a long life of joy with her flowers, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She graduated from Spring Creek in 1951, and retired from South Central Bell in 1982 with 30 years of service. 

Jo is survived by her sister, Betty Holton, Lumberton, TX; two sons, Micheal Holton and wife, Lana, Jena, LA and Richard Holton, Clinton, LA; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

Jo is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert "Bob Jr." Holton; son, James Holton; grandson, Matthew Holton; parents, BW and Lois Pittman; two sisters, Beverly Pittman and Johnise Watson. 

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday and from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. She will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Micah, Bryce, Wesley, Caleb, Nathan and Adin Holton. 

A special thank you to April and Renee for all the care and compassion you gave to Mom and our family during this time. Memorial donations may be made to Taylor Creek Baptist Church, 1936 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444.