Jo Ann Gamboa

Jo Ann Gamboa departed this life for her eternal reward on July 7, 2022.   She was born to Joe and Guadalupe Rios in Knox City, Texas, grew up in Plainview and graduated from Plainview High. She continued her education and graduated from Texas Tech University, where she became a diehard Red Raider!  Both in her 25-year career in banking as well as at home, Jo Ann was known for her loyalty; always kind, humble, and always putting others before herself. Her laughter and smile were contagious! Jo Ann never met a stranger and casual conversation was second nature to her. Her family and friends will forever miss receiving her cards for any and every occasion, as she always made sure to let you know she was thinking of you throughout the year. Jo Ann’s greatest joy and accomplishment were being a proud mama to her “Boy”, Justin, and grandmother to her precious grandbabies. You could always find her spending time and caring for them, whether it was playing cards, taking them to the park or just spoiling them in many ways.

She was a loving Mother, Nema, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Justin Gamboa and wife, Ashley; grandchildren, AnnaLee and Adalynn; parents, Joe and Guadalupe Rios; siblings, Thomas Rios and wife, Norma; Cynthia Rios Trevino and husband, Joe; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Ann Pauda and Georgia Fay Rios.

The family of Jo Ann will gather to recite the Holy Rosary and for visitation at 7 pm on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Mass will be celebrated in honor of Jo Ann’s life of 64 years at 10 am on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, followed by her burial rites at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas. We invite you to view the live-streamed service and sign her virtual guestbook here on this page.