Jo Ann Presnell

Bartow- Mrs. Jo Ann Barncard Presnell, 75, of Bartow, died Sun, Oct 14, 2007, of cancer at her residence in Bartow. A native of Duluth, Minn, Mrs. Presnell has been a resident of Bartow 43 yrs, moving from Tallahassee. A graduate of University of Minnesota, Mrs. Presnell taught elementary education at Bartow First Methodist School for many years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bartow. Mrs. Presnell taught basic piano for beginning students in association with several local piano teachers. She was a former Sunday School teacher in Minesota for several yrs; Mrs. Presnell loved and communicated well with children. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Julie Ann Presnell. She is survived by her husband of 51 yrs, Selwyn L. Presnell of Bartow; two sons: Dr. Marc A. Presnell & his wife Terri Gillenwaters Presnell of Lakeland; Eric M. Presnell & his wife Carolyn Burks Presnell of Bartow; sister: Peggy Rich of Duluth, Mn; six grandchildren: Colin, Aubrey & Chase Presnell of Lakeland; Aaron, Evan & Nathan Presnell of Bartow. Family will receive friends Wed, Oct 17, 6-8 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow Funeral services will be held Thurs, Oct 18, 10:00 AM at First United Methodist Church 455 S. Broadway, Bartow. Contributions may be may to First Methodist School, 455 S. Broadway, Bartow, 33830. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneral.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jo Ann Presnell, please visit our flower store.