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Jo Rountree Obituary
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Jo Loy Rountree, 72, of 226 Folly Road, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 in her home where she was surrounded by her family.
Born in Portsmouth, VA on September 18, 1942, she was the daughter of Ursula Loy of Greenville, NC and the late William Loy, Sr. The Salutatorian of her class at Liberty High School in Liberty, NC, she enrolled at the Watts Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated in 1963. In 1976 she was in the first graduating class from the East Carolina University Nurse Practitioner School. After completing her education there, she worked for a brief time in the health department. Later she was contacted by Dr. Alfred Moncla saying he wanted her to work with him and it was there she worked for 23 years. Jo once stated she loved her job so much she may would consider doing it for free. Her two heroes in her life of nursing were Drs. Robert Poston and Alfred Moncla. They both trained and taught her and she always said they made her what she had become. She was so thankful that they both had faith in her and her abilities. Well respected by both the public and the medical community in the Elizabeth City area, she said the "zenith" of her career was when she had a female medical doctor coming from South America twice a year to see her for her medical checkups.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Loy, Jr.
Surviving besides her mother is her husband of 51 years, Earl Rountree; their two children, Wendy Rountree Boyce and husband Kevin, and Scott Rountree and wife Ruth, all of Hobbsville; her brother, Eric Loy of Greenville; and by her two greatest loves, her grandson Victor William Rountree, and her dog, Mattie.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Damascus Christian Church by the Rev. Cameron Currin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, or in the social hall of the church immediately following services on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Albemarle Hopeline, P.O. Box 2064, Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2064 (www.albemarle hopeline.org).
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.miller fhc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jo Rountree
Tammy Brinkley
August 25, 2015
Wendy, It saddens me greatly to hear about the passing of your mom, what a wonderful woman she was. All the times I stayed with you and your family, I never once saw her in a bad mood. I have a lot of fond memories of her. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, love you!
Becky Harrell
March 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been in CA for the past two weeks and didn't know of her passing until today. She was my PA at Women's Clinic until she retired. I LOVED her. Her kindness, caring, insight, and skill made me look forward to my yearly visits. I never made an appointment with the doctor after my first meeting with her. She was wonderful! My heart is with you.
Susan Lacy-Lamb
March 14, 2015
Ms. Rountree served this community with commitment and care. She was a blessing to me for many years. I am praying for her family and for all whose lives she touched!
Alice Harrell
March 12, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with you all in your loss of Jo. She was such a pleasant & enjoyable person in my care @ the Women's Clinic for years. May God bless each of you and comfort you.
George Hague
March 10, 2015
You are in out prayers in your time of sorrow.
God bless.
Peggy Denison
March 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rountree's passing. She was and will always be remembered as my favorite health care professional... more like a friend. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Cathy Horton
March 10, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Scurria
March 10, 2015
Dear Rountree Family,
The news of Jo's death saddened those at Albemarle Hopeline. She gave her leadership and nursing skills to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Thus, she helped victims and their children rebuild their lives. She contributed hugely to the success of our organization with commitment and kindness. She was very, very special. We send our sympathy and love to each of you.
Sincerely, Susan Scurria, Board President
Craig & Sharon Fogleman
March 10, 2015
Dear family,
We were certainly saddened to learn of Jo's passing. The entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Craig and Sharon Fogleman
Holly Koerber
March 10, 2015
Earl,
What a difficult loss for you & your entire family. Please know you all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Johnny & Mary Carter
March 9, 2015
Earl and family - we are so sorry to hear of Jo's death - She was a wonderful woman and always with a smile on her face. She took such good care of me over the years. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Linda Clark
March 9, 2015
Jo was a gift from above! She took excellent care of me and I could not have asked for better treatment. Prayers going up for her family.
Tammie Krauss
March 9, 2015
Many thoughts and prayers to Jo's family. She took great care of me for many years. Her smile and sweet voice will always be remembered.
Alison Robertson
March 9, 2015
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a wonderful lady. I hope that God gives you and your family the comfort to endure your pain of losing your mom.
March 9, 2015
Sincere Sympathy to all the family. May God keep you in His arms of love and peace. Emily and Roger Howington
Anita Whitehurst
March 9, 2015
Dear Family,
Jo was a sweet, gentle, loving lady and I am blessed that she cared for me until she retired. I know without a doubt heaven gained an angel. My condolences to each you as you cherish her memory and the lives she touched. Praying God will bless you and comfort you now and in the days to come.
Carole Boyce
March 9, 2015
I will keep the Rountree family in my prayers an may God be with them as they move on. Jo will be missed an may the memories of this loving mother an wife be in their hearts forever!
March 9, 2015
Earl & Family, I'm saddened to hear of Jo's passing. But rest assured, we all know she is rejoicing now in Heaven. I had the privilege of working for Jo at the Women's Clinic, and she was the kindest, most caring woman that I've ever known. And as a patient, she treated you like you were the only patient she had. So sorry for your loss. Helen L. Hunter
Tabitha Bradac
March 9, 2015
Mrs Jo was the voice I loved to hear in my ears!! She always always made my life easier at CWC and I have often thought of her!! I can still hear her sweet voice as I type these words!! I hadn't seen Mrs Jo in a very long time but her memory will always live on!! My deepest sympathies to her momma, son and daughter, as well as Mr. Earl and her grandson! My God lift you all up and strengthen you in the days and time to come!! She will be your special star always watching and loving you!! Thanks Mrs Jo for helping me be better at my job and ejecting the tapes when they were full of letting them beep all weekend ;-)
All my love Rountree's and Loy's!!
Brenda Hux
March 9, 2015
With deepest sympathy for your loss. Jo was a wonderful woman, I never saw her without a smile on her face, she will be missed by all.
March 9, 2015
Oh,-- Earl, Scott and Wendy, spouses, and Victor, Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. We are "holding you close" in thought and prayer. Fond memories of times together touch our hearts. God Bless and love, Ed and Leonora Ingle
Sandra Moore
March 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy for a wonderful woman, may
God richly bless all of you, especially now as you learn to live without her.
Becky Winslow
March 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. She always had the most beautiful smile. As a patient of hers, she helped me and my family in so many ways. You are all in my prayers. I know that she is in God's presence now.
Sherie Cartwright
March 9, 2015
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I saw Jo many, many times over the course of my life for medical care and she was one of the kindest and most caring people I have met. Take comfort in knowing how many lives she has touched.
March 9, 2015
Earl,
I am sorry for your loss. I pray that our Heavenly Father's Love will give you comfort and understanding.
Owen Etheridge
Dianne Layden
March 9, 2015
Earl and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Kathryn Harrell
March 8, 2015
With deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Betsy Meads
March 8, 2015
Earl & family,
My heart breaks for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Betsy & Charles Meads
March 8, 2015
Carole & Wallace Boyce
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