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.
Sorry for your loss! Jo-Ann was a sweet person! I will miss her! I am blessed to have known her! The family are in my thoughts & prayers! God Bless!
I had not seen Ms. Tolle for several years, but she was a sweet lady. My prayers are with her family!
I taught with Jo-Ann for years at Glasgow. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. She will be missed! Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven has one of her angels back.
Will cherish the memories of Ms. Jo-Ann. Such a sweet, kind, and beautiful lady! My thoughts and prayers for her family.
Mrs. Tolle was a special Loving Caring Christian that always lived the Fruits of the spirit. She was a Good teacher and LOVED her students and the staff, I am glad that I had the priviledge to work with her in the school system and most of all I was proud to be her Friend, in and out of school. Family , you all have my deepest sympathy and prayers for God’s peace and strength to always be with you.
So sorry to hear of Mrs Tolle passing away…she was one of my favorite teachers..even though she made us all do book reports on every noteworthy explorer in history all the US presidents and a huge leaf collection…but it made me love history and love it to this day!! Thank’s for the wonderful memories and may you rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss. God be with each of you. She will always be with you. Carolyn Phillips Fields Johnson
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your entire family. She will be missed.
I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful woman. Prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
Doc and family…So sorry to hear about Jo-Ann. All of your family will be in our prayers.
Paulette (Witty) Wasylycia, class of 1967.
Jo-Ann was a great teacher and very respected in the education profession. She was a neat lady to know and I enjoyed when we both worked in Glasgow ISD. So sorry for your loss. Mona (Goodman) Benotti
We are so sorry for the loss of Jo-Ann.
She was a wonderful lady and she was loved
by many. I am thankful for the opportunity
to have known her. She was a wonderful teacher
and a wonderful friend. She will be missed. We will
keep all the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra and Jim Heltsley
Jo Ann was just a wonderful lady and we all will miss her and her humor. Strength to all LOL
Cindy and Family: So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Sorry to hear of Your loss.She will be greatly missed by all who knew Her. We are away from the area for a while but We’re thinking of You, the ones She leaves behind.
Preston and Wilma Gooden
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Our sincere sympathy to her family & her extended family of friends. We loved Jo-Ann so much. Our memories are flooded with joy in all the silly things we did together over the last 30 years. If there were a prank to be done she would instigate it. If there were some humor she would find it. If someone needed something she’d find a way. From New Year’s eve parties to golf trips – from Sequence to Dominoes Jo-Ann was always up for another round. On special occasions she even gave out orange lipstick kisses. Jo-Ann Tolle will be missed but her spirit lives on in our hearts. God loved her. I hope I will be up to attending the service for her on Monday following my own surgery last Wednesday. So glad I visited her on Saturday before she died. Cherish the memories.
It is with so much sadness that I write this note. Jo-Ann was an inspiration to all. Our three children Jeffrey, Marcia and Michael were so blessed to have her as their fifth grade teacher.
She was truly, without a doubt, a brilliant teacher who helped so many children. She challenged all students to do their best.
I remember telling Jo-Ann that she could not retire until my last child had her as a teacher.
All the kids loved her ORANGE KISSES! And the paper mache spring baskets!
She truly made her mark at South Green!
I also appreciated her good sense of humor.
May she forever rest in peace.
With sincere sympathy,
Darlene Eisenstein
Boca Raton, Florida
So Sorry to hear of Ms. Tolle’s passing. She was my 5th grade teacher & I thought so much of her.My prayers are with her family. God Bless
Cindy, So sorry to hear about your mother. Jo Ann was a sweet lady. May God comfort you and your family.
Jo Ann was a friend and classmate at GHS. I am sorry to hear about her passing and pray for our Lord’s comfort for you all.
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Cindy Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your Mother
Cindy my prayers are with you and your family. Jo Ann was a great teacher and my inspiration. She will be missed by many.
Stephen and Cindy, We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a very kind lady and a good teacher. She will certainly be missed.