Mrs. Jo Ann Tippett, 81, of Nacogdoches passed away on Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 in Nacogdoches. She was born in Michigan to parents Emerson C. Irvin and Margaret A Irvin on August 24, 1930. Her service is pending at this time and under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com