Jo-Ann Potter, 78, of Big Spring, died Friday, August 25, 2017 in a local nursing home. College Baptist Church will be hosting a memorial service on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the church, in her honor.Jo-Ann was born January 28, 1939 in Hurley, New Mexico. She grew up in Silver City, New Mexico and moved to Big Spring in 1976. She graduated from Baylor University and was a private piano teacher. She also loved to write and was known for her monthly newsletters that she wrote while living at the Mt. View Nursing Home and also Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation.Jo-Ann is survived by her son, Thomas Furrh, of California; two brothers; and a whole host of friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Inez Godec and one sister, Mary Alice Godec.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,