Jo Lynda Lusk

Jo Lynda (Balfanz) Lusk of Clovis, NM passed away on July 31, 2024, where she was surrounded in love by her husband and daughter.

A come-and-go viewing will be held on Thursday, August 8th and Friday, August 9th from 12:00-7:00 PM at Steed Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Mañana Blvd, Clovis, NM 88101.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM at First Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St, Clovis, NM 88101 with Preacher Jeb Archey officiating. A burial will follow at Lawn Haven Cemetery.

Jo Lynda was born to Ralph and Jo Marie (Carmack) Balfanz on July 3, 1955. She went to school in Clovis and then went on to ENMU in Portales. She married the love of her life, Dan Lusk, on September 17, 1987, in Clovis, New Mexico.

She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with her master's in education. She then worked for 32 years as an educator, where she taught her love language, Math, in Farwell Texas. She was involved in Circle 5 at First Methodist Church, Garden Club, and PEO, Chapter AB, where she just received her golden girl recognition for 50 years of service. She received the teacher of the year 32 consecutive times. At least she did in our hearts. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph Balfanz and Jo Marie Carmack, her brother (Dick) Ralph Richard Balfanz and her only son Landon Lusk.

Jo Lynda is survived by her adoring and devoted husband Dan Lusk and daughter Lauren Robbs and daughter-in-law Shay Lusk. Her grandchildren, Desmond, Harper, Mason, Ariel, and Erin. Her brother (Jim) James Balfanz (Helen) and sister-in-law Jane Balfanz. To many that weren't her biological children, she was "Mama Jo" and she treated all of her "bonus kids" as if they were her own.

Pallbearers will be Desmond Robbs Garner, Justin Kyle, Justin Lusk, Jason Lusk, Jeremy Lusk, Rick Balfanz, Michael Casey, Steven Gross.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ian Casey, Greg Balfanz, Chris Nolan, Eric Bland, Kelly Gomez, and Brian Foster.

Jo Lynda loved her church so much. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Methodist Church in Clovis, NM.

The family of Jo Lynda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the hospitals, Doctors, nurses, hospice, First Methodist Church, and to everyone who prayed over her! She is surrounded by Angels now with Jesus and God beside her. Hallelujah!!