Jojo McCulloch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Josephine "Jojo" McCulloch, 91 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville. She was born Sunday, March 31, 1929 in Mayview, Missouri, and was the daughter of the late Alfred Shier and the late Elberta (Stockton) Shier. Jojo graduated from Higginsville High School in 1947. She married Edward McCulloch on March 12, 1950, and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2004. They were married 54 years. Jojo worked for the Higginsville Garment Factory and later joined the Higginsville Habilitation Center as a seamstress until her retirement. In her free time she loved dancing with Ed at the American Legion dances as well as other local dances. She enjoyed working outside and was very comfortable mowing or painting, just as long as she was outside. In her younger years she enjoyed horseback riding with family. Jojo was a doting grandmother and loved watching all her grandchildren play sports. She attended as many of their games as she could and loved cheering them on. She received a certificate in Reflexology and used her skills to relieve pain for family. Jojo loved spending time with her family and every Sunday was reserved for family events together. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are two sons, Darryl (Carol) McCulloch of Odessa, MO and Gary (Karla) McCulloch of Jacksonville, IL; one daughter, Barb (Hank) Edwards of Higginsville; one sister, Lois (Buddy) Heiple of Independence, MO; four grandchildren, Justin (Jeri) McCulloch of Industry, IL, Thom McCulloch of Independence, Stephanie (Chris) Terry of Warrensburg, MO, Kristi (Matt) Bieri of Higginsville; seven great-grandchildren, Landon & Kendra McCulloch, Brock & Rudy McCulloch, Carli & Cora Terry, Kiley Bieri. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward McCulloch; four brothers, Lawrence Shier, Robert Shier, R.J. Shier and Eugene Shier; three sisters, Elizabeth Haley, Eleta Eichhorn and Martha Ann Buttrum; one grandson, Brett McCulloch. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 18, 2020 after 2PM at Barb and Hank's house, 611 Main St. Higginsville. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the American Legion Hall in Higginsville with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow in the Higginsville City Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Don Haley, Willard Haley, Justin McCulloch, Thom McCulloch, Bill Shier, Jerry Shier. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Because of current health conditions, masks and social distancing are highly encouraged.

Jojo McCulloch

March 31, 1929 - October 16, 2020