Jo Ann Lindsey Myers

Jo Ann Lindsey Myers, lovingly known as Jobey to her friends and family and GiGi to her grandchildren, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as the rising sun changed from bright red to Clemson orange. It was a fitting farewell for a Clemson graduate who brought so much color to the lives around her.

Born in Greenwood, Jo Ann was the daughter of Mirta Ramos Lindsey and the late Haskell David Lindsey. She was proud of her Cuban heritage, a Christian woman, and deeply devoted to her family.

Jo Ann and her husband, Ronnie Myers, shared 49 years of marriage. She was the mother of David Myers and wife, Leslie and Jonathan Myers and wife, Amanda, and stepmother of Chris Myers and wife, Cynthia. Her six loving grandchildren—Ethan and wife, Kaitlyn, Bailey, Camryn, Christian, Sophie, and Allie—knew her as GiGi. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Alice Poore and husband, James, Debbie Lindsey, and Nancy Lindsey.

After graduating from Greenwood High School, Jo Ann earned an undergraduate degree in education from Lander University and a master’s degree from Clemson University. She taught for more than 30 years in Abbeville County School District, including at Wright Middle School, and continued teaching at Greenville Tech after retiring from the district. Generations of students knew her as Mrs. Myers; her family was lucky enough to know her as Jobey.

She rarely missed a family sports event, although her arrival time was sometimes open to interpretation. Her talent for running late earned her the nickname "Slowbey." Her children and grandchildren knew her for something else: she never punished any of them. Jo Ann loved hearing Ronnie play guitar and listening to her sons sing and play. She was also an accomplished spoon musician in her own right. She loved to shop, too, and when Walmart was open 24 hours, she saw no reason to let the time of day stand in her way.

A private ceremony and burial will be held. The family will be at the home of David and Leslie Myers.

A celebration of Jo Ann’s life and teaching legacy will be held on Monday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Wright Middle School, 111 Highway 71, Abbeville, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Jo Ann Lindsey Myers.