Graveside services for Jo Anne Ponder, 83, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Forest Park St. Vincent. Chaplain Al Van Dyke officiating.

    Jo Anne was born on May 19, 1926 in Shreveport, LA where she has been a life-long resident. She was retired from Arkla Gas as a secretary.

    She is preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Annie Innis; her husband, Wayne C. Ponder; sons, Steven Daniel Lace and Dr. Charles Robert Lace. Jo Anne is survived by son, Andrew P. Lace and wife, Kelly; grandchildren, Jessica Renee Lace and Andrew Paul Lace, II.