Jo Ann Watson age 90 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. Jo was born August 17, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Knause) Lease. She worked in banking and retail in various stores. Her passion in life was quilting, gardening and her cats. She was able to travel to the Philippines, Hong Kong and Hawaii to visit her son while he was stationed in the Pacific Theater. Surviving are her sons, Andrew and Patrick; grandson, Ryan. Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Watson; sister, Patricia Fox; and her cats Dempsey, Max, Murphy and Frankie. Per her wishes there will be no services at this time. The family wishes to thank The Brook of Cedar Springs and Interim Hospice for their wonderful care. Arrangements by K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.