Jo Ann Farley, age 73, was born on August 25, 1952, in Ventura, California, to Charles “Ted” Sales and Elsie (Forehand) Sales. She passed away on February 1, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a family forever changed by her warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion.
Jo Ann was the heart of her family-a loving mother, a faithful sister, and a guiding presence whose love reached across generations. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was simply “Nanny,” a name spoken with affection, comfort, and joy. Her arms were always open, her heart endlessly patient, and her love unconditional. Time spent with family was her greatest treasure, and she made every moment together feel special.
She is survived by her daughter, Redonna Stafford and husband Gary; her son, Kenny Lynch; and her son-in-law, Ted Magill. She is also survived by her sisters, Marian Tipton of Waldron, Arkansas; Shirley Stone of Yukon, Oklahoma; and Carol Wright of Poteau, Oklahoma; her brother, Jack Sales of Killeen, Texas and the father of Redonna and Dana, Ron Sasse.
Nanny leaves behind a beautiful legacy through her grandchildren: Tandra Jewell (Archie), Justin Helton (Ashley), Tyler Magill (Haylee Oswald), Devin Magill (Constance), Gage Nichols (Breadan), Anastasia Bolin (Jeremiah), and Keegan Lynch. Her love continues to live on in her precious great-grandchildren: Adasha Jewell, Elijah Jewell, Emmett Tinsley, Kinsli Blanchard, Jenna Oswald, Creed Nichols, Penelope Bolin, and Paxton Bolin, each of whom held a special place in her heart.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dana Magill; her parents, Ted and Elsie Sales; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Lynch: her brothers, Charles Ray Sales, Millard Sales, and Melton Sales; her sisters, Mary Taylor and Charlene Sales.
Jo Ann found joy in life’s simple pleasures-browsing yard sales, resale shopping, crafting, sewing, and spending peaceful days fishing. Yet nothing brought her more happiness than laughter shared around family and friends, moments she held close and cherished deeply. Jo Ann had a great sense of humor, loved cracking jokes and most of all she loved to laugh.
The family will host a celebration of life at a later date.
Though her passing leaves an ache in the hearts of those who loved her, Jo Ann Farley’s gentle spirit, selfless love, and nurturing presence will continue to be felt every day. Her memory will remain a source of comfort, reminding all who knew her that love like hers never fades.
