Buckley, Jo Ann 

Jo Ann McGaha Buckley, of Longview, Texas, lost her battle with cancer April 7, 2006, 
at home in the presence of her family and friends. Known for her beautiful spirit, 
incredible gardening, and flower arranging skills, and her rare quality of making 
others feel loved and uniquely special, she will be missed by all who knew her. Born 
in Gladewater and raised in Spring Hill, she raised her own children in the 
Dallas/Fort Worth area. Jo Ann recently returned to Longview and embraced the 
community as well as the Fellowship of Elmira Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors include her husband, Michael N. Buckley; four children, Dr. Christopher 
Francis Xavier Buckley, Sean Christian Buckley and his wife, Kristi, John Michael 
Buckley and his wife, Dawnde, and Margaret Buckley Caruso; her sister, Sherry Lynn 
Bolt and her husband, Bill; and sister-in-law, Sharon McGaha Wilson. Nana will also 
be missed by her seven grandchildren, Brianna, Lauren, Jessica, Philip, Harrison, 
Tiffany, and Bryce; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family 
and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Minnie McGaha; 
and her brother, Thomas Edward McGaha. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, 
April 11, 2006, at the home of Sherry and Bill Bolt, 14 Woodhaven, Longview, TX 75605. 
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Elmira Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church, 3051 Elmira, Longview, TX. Flowers can be sent directly to the 
church, or a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial guestbook 
may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 4/11/2006.