Ilion - Mrs. Jo Ann Doty, 92, of Ilion, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the family homestead, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 24, 1931, the daughter of the late Frederick Shultz and Imogene Brown. She attended and graduated from Herkimer Schools and went on to attend Morrisville Ag & Tech. She was married to Lawrence "Pete" Doty on March 22, 1952. Jo Ann was employed at the family business, Doty's Golf Course alongside Pete, for many years. She was a member of the Mohawk Valley Hospital Guild, a former member of O.E.S., she was active with the Ilion Methodist Church and she enjoyed traveling. Jo Ann is survived by one son, Stephen Doty of Ilion, NY; three daughters, Donna Doty of Stuart, FL, Karen Doty-Clark and her husband Steven of Ilion, NY and Anita Doty-Forney and her husband, Kenneth of Honeoye Falls, NY; one brother, Pastor Frederick Shultz and his wife, Sandra of Springfield, OH; one sister and brother in law, Jean and Dr. Bradford Porter of Heathrow, FL; her beloved grandchildren, Brent and wife, Kate Grygiel, Carly and husband Thomas Hixon, Sarah Forney, Megan Forney and Matthew Clark; her great-grandchildren, Jaxon Hixon, Aubrey Hixon and Maryanne Grygiel and several nieces and nephews.                                         She was predeceased by her husband, "Pete" Doty, her daughter, Deborah Doty-White and her brother, Matthew Shultz. Her funeral will be held Friday evening, October 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. in Ilion, with an Eastern Star prayer service, followed by Jo Ann's brother, Pastor Fred Shultz, officiating a service. Calling hours will take place on Friday afternoon from 3:00 pm until the time of services in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. A procession past Doty's Golf Course, followed by interment in Armory Hill Cemetery will take place on Saturday morning at 10:00 am. To leave condolences for Jo Ann's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com