Jo Ann Barr (Schovee) Harris

Jo Ann Barr (Schovee) Harris 87, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Rosary will be at 4:00 P.M., Friday, January 15, 2016; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 16, 2016, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 Stratford, Wichita, KS 67206. Jo Ann was born and raised in Emporia, KS to Katherine and Everette Barr. She graduated from Kansas State University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She married William J. Schovee and set up residence in Wichita. Of this union, Martha Ann was born. Bill died in 1978. In 1981, she married Robert B. Harris. She was active in Monican Circle, Agarathian Society, and several Bridge Groups. Survivors include husband, Bob; daughter, Marti Byers of Overland Park, KS; step-daughters, Stacy Honts of Andover, KS, Susanna Howe of Wichita; brothers, Bill Barr of Salina, KS, Bob Barr of Potomac, MD; sister-in-law, Joanne Hite of Arvada, CO. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.