Anna Jo Burleson

October 4, 1929 - March 21, 2020

Anna Jo (Cox) Burleson passed away March 21, 2020, in Prescott Valley, AZ at the age of 90. Ann was born in Willcox, AZ on October 4, 1929 to William C. (Bill) and Sarah Ethel Cox. She was one of 10 children. Ann graduated from Willcox High School in the Class of ‘47. On December 29, 1950 she married William E. (Bill) Burleson in Lordsburg, NM. During her working years, she was employed by Stuart Willoughby Attorney), Keith and Leonard Rottman Insurance and the majority of her career was with the Arizona Range News as a typesetter and paste up. She was a volunteer with the Northern Cochise Community Hospital Auxiliary for several years. Ann is survived by three children, Charlie (Jane) Burleson of Prescott Valley, AZ, Arlene (Eddie) Whelan of Exeter, CA, and Kim (Randy) Sholl of Lakeside, AZ. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Kristi (Jimmy) Andrew, Sheri (Pete) Sandoval, Donnis Black (Jimmy Hudson), Billy Burleson, DeAnn Whelan and Levi (Suzi) Black. Although she was only 4’ 10” she was known as ‘Big’ Grandma by her grandchildren, her 16 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren with two more on the way. There was nothing more important to her than being a Grandma. She is also survived by countless nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, all of her 9 siblings, and her husband Bill. At her request a family service will be held at a later date.