Jo Peddicord

Background

Jo Peddicord was born on November 14, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Leo P. and Eunice M. Johnson.

Education

Peddicord attended Ohio University in 1941-1942, Newspaper Institute of America in 1962, American Institute of Banking, and National Writers School in 1986.

Career

Jo Peddicord worked as makeup artist and teacher since 1984. She was also a freelance writer, public speaker, and publisher. Besides, Peddicord worked variously as a secretary, administrative assistant, and in cosmetic sales. Since 1992 she was volunteer at Porter Hospital.

Achievements

• Peddicord was nominated one of five extraordinary people by Mature Outlook magazine in 1992.

Works

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• book

  • Look Like a Winner After 50: With Care, Color and Style
  • Feel Nifty After 50!: Top Tips to Help Women Grow Young!

Membership

She has been a member of the National Writers Association, Colorado Independent Publishers Association, and Publishers Marketing Association.

Interests

• Skiing, tennis, golf, family, reading

Connections

Jo Peddicord married William A. Peddicord, but they divorced. Peddicord has 2 children: Mary Jane Peddicord Glassman, David A. Peddicord.

Father:

Leo P. Johnson

Mother:

Eunice M. Johns

Spouse:

William A. Peddicord

Daughter:

Mary Jane Peddicord Glassman

Son:

David A. Peddicord