Jo-Ann Nichols Tolle
June 10, 1939 ~ November 6, 2014
Jo-Ann Nichols Tolle, 75, Glasgow, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 6, 2014. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Joe E. and Velma Steen Nichols, and the widow of the late James H. Tolle. She was a dedicated educator, having taught school for 30 years in Glasgow City Schools. She was a former “Teacher of the Year”; a member of GEA, KEA, and NEA as well as P.E.O. She was a former member of the Glasgow Scottie Band Parents and a life-long member and Elder of First Christian Church of Glasgow.
Survivors include her son Steve LaForge and wife Deb of Franklin, TN; her daughter Cindy L. Greer and husband Bobby of Glasgow; her grandchildren: Leslie Barber and husband Michael of Nolensville, TN, Sarah Greer of Lexington, Shelby Tooley and husband Dustin of Tompkinsville, Jeremy Pratt and wife Joy of Nashville, and Rachel Pratt of Atlanta; her brother Wayne “Doc” Nichols and wife Susie of Glasgow; her numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at First Christian Church with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church Building Fund, the American Cancer Society, or a favorite charity.
Cindy and Doc, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God is sufficient. We only pass through this life for a short time and are assured an eternity with our Savior the Lord Jesus. Trust in him. Your brother and sister in Christ, Jeanne [Wallace] and Phillip Garrett
Great teacher. Sorry for your loss Stephen and Cindy. I remember so many things about her in school as a student. One of my adult memories was I finished a leave of absence sub job for her after she had retired when Kelly Downing was on maternity leave from GMS. For some reason Mrs. Tolle could not complete so I finished it and she was so nice to show me how to do everything. I am now a teacher at GMS and Kelly and I remember that time very often. She was an inspiration to me. God is so good as he continues to comfort your family at this time.
I remember Mrs Tolle – she was my teacher. Condolences to her family.