EAST PALESTINE, OH — Jo Ann Gribben, 81, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, unexpectedly, at home.

Jo was born in East Palestine, OH on February 07, 1939, a daughter of the late Harry G. and Arlene (Chaplow) Hillier.

Jo went to school in New Waterford where the family resided. She loved roller-skating, playing volleyball, tennis and bowling. She was a diehard Cleveland Brown's fan regardless of their record. She loved animals, especially her cats, and would feed any stray that would find its way into her yard. She was employed by The W.S. George Pottery in East Palestine from the late '50's to early '60's.

Preceding her in death was her youngest son, David A. Gribben in July 1993.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Gene Gribben, two sons, Gary L. Gribben and his wife Danette of East Palestine and Darrin S. Gribben and his wife Hope of Salem; seven Grandchildren Daniel (Lisa) Gribben of Darlington, PA, Michael Gribben of Columbiana, OH, Heather Gribben of Austintown, OH, Aaron Gribben of East Palestine, OH, Allison (Sam) Shirey of Swannanoa, NC. Austin Gribben of New Waterford, OH. & Steven Gribben (Johnathan) of Youngstown, OH.

She is survived by five siblings Janice Olds of Mesa, AZ. Lester (Debbie) Hillier of Jacksonville, FL. Jacquelyn Hillier of Jefferson, OH. Harry (Katherine) Hillier of Newbury, OH. Harriett (Kenny) Wilson of Shalimar, FL. along with nine nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by two sister-in-law's Rae Lackner of East Palestine, OH. and Carol DeSaulles of Boardman, OH. as well as many loved cousins, other family members and friends.

In keeping with the wishes of Jo, there will be no public funeral services; interment will take place at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens, New Waterford, OH.

Memorial contributions can be made in Jo's name to an Animal charity of ones choice.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.