She was in real estate for a time, then began working full-time for Local 31 in October 1976 as the secretary/bookkeeper. Jo oversaw bookkeeping for 40 years for Local 31. She administered payroll for hundreds of members and overhires, and ran a very tight ship. For 10 years she also worked as a dresser for shows at the Music Hall, Midland and Starlight.
Jo was very active in the Unity Church of Overland Park. She loved reading and writing in her journals and attending the theater.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jerry Paul Stark. Survivors include her children, James (Karen) Stark, Nancy (Rick) Calkins, daughter-in-law, Donna Stark, sister, Louise Saunders, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, niece Kathy, nephew Robert, and many family and friends.
Online condolences may be left at TerraceParkFuneral.com
Jo's Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 PM August 8th at Terrace Park Funeral Home. The address is 801 N.W. 108th St. Kansas City, MO 64115.
Visitation will precede the service from 1:00-2:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Unity Church of Overland Park.