Jo Bell Findlay, 70, died Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Alexander Cohen Hospice House, Hughson.

She was born in Maud, OK. She raised her children in Antioch and was a resident of Oakdale for 34 years.

Mrs. Findlay was the owner of Jo Bell’s Cardroom for 20 years.

She enjoyed country music, especially Merle Haggard, cooking, playing slots at the Chicken Ranch, cold Pepsi, cigarettes, and watching Two And A Half Men.

She loved her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, James A. (Barbara) Findlay, Paula A. (Jeff) Protine, Steven C. Findlay, all of Oakdale; sister, Anna Mathers of Antioch; grandchildren, Jennifer Sandoval, Colton Protine, and Bonnie and Sonny Findlay, also of Oakdale.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Brentwood Union Cemetery, Brentwood.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356.

The Oakdale (Calif.) Leader