Jo Ann

Elam

Jo Ann Elam, 75, of Sweetwater, passed away on October 29, 2026, at Rolling Plains Hospital.

Jo Ann was born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Irene and Henry Mikac. She had a unique beginning in life, as she was born in the car while her parents were on their way to the hospital in Sweetwater.

She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Murphy of Anna, Texas; her sister, Betty Orsak of Sweetwater; her brother, Jerry Mikac of Saginaw, Michigan; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered and missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.

There will not be any services at this time.

All funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.