Jo Anne Cunningham Allrich, DVM

"Jo Anne (Cunningham) Allrich, DVM, also known as, Dr. A, Jose, JoJo, Jo, 63, of Danville, Indiana, passed away on August 28, 2022, born on December 4, 1958, in Fullerton, Nebraska. Having earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University and her Bachelors of Art in Biology from Hastings College, Jo Anne dedicated her life to healing animals and humans through her gifts in small-animal medicine and surgery. As a Christian, biologist, artist, daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Jo Anne lived a vibrant and full life with deep relationships, and had an appreciation and curiosity for the world around us. Jo Anne is the hostess with the most-est. Her thoughtfulness, and commitment to prayer combined with her taboo sense of humor cultivated community and led people to reliance on something bigger than themselves. Her recent memberships where with Clayton Christian Church and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. She also enjoyed hiking clubs, horses, painting, her children, grandchildren, and motorcycles-especially with The Misfits. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Bethel Cunningham, brother, Philip Cunningham; sister-in-law, Jackie Cunningham, and former marriage and business partner Frank Stokes, III DVM. She is survived by her children, Alexandria (Taylor) Stokes Hughes, Frank (Danielle) Stokes, IV, Justin (Caroline) Stokes and Cody (Stefanie) Stokes; grandchildren, Kyla, Brock, Malik, Ty, Will, Irelyn and Sunday Gwen; siblings, Larry Cunningham, Bonnie (Michael) Grabowski, David (Suzy) Cunningham and Beverly O’Neil and her dear friend, Eddie Willhoite. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 3 pm at Flanner Buchanan-Floral Park location: 425 N. Holt Road Indianapolis, IN, 46222. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Mental Health and Wellness Program, in memory of Dr. Allrich, by phone or mail (317) 974-0888 or 1202 East 38th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205. This program works to raise awareness of the unique challenges Veterinarians face and prevent death by suicide in Veterinarians. Further, any contributions to environmental conservation efforts would also honor her life."