Jeffersonville

Bess, Holli Jo "Ho Jo",

Funeral Services for Holli Jo Bess will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Scott Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans Pkwy, Jeffersonville, IN. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.

She is survived by her Aunts, Pammy McQuillen and Beverly Lewis along with many friends who loved her dearly.

Holli is preceded in death by her mother, Bobbi Cornett Bess and her grandparents, Jim and Ruth Stice; her service dog, Maxamillion.

Holli Jo Bess was born August 10, 1971 in Louisville, Ky. She passed away on January 10, 2016. She was a nurse at Nortons Hospital until she became ill. She was a devoted volunteer for the Immune Deficiency Foundation for many years. She won the Peer Volunteer Award in 2011. She was also a member of Southeast Christian Church. Her faith in God never waivered . To know "Ho Jo" was to love her.

Before "Ho Jo" became ill she loved to travel. When she could no longer travel, she would ask her friends to send her post cards from the places they visited. She continued to live her life vicariously through her friends and their travels. She dearly loved her pets, Puggy, Olivia and Bean. "Ho Jo" will be greatly missed!

In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Holli Bess

12 Entries

Patricia Short

November 15, 2016

Reef and Star,
I miss you terribly. I have never had a friend that impacted me and my life so much. I think about your daily and I am so sad you are gone. Yesterday a memory came up on Facebook and you and Granny Apple were there. The day before pictures of you and that crazy Chinese hat I bought you and the Hello Kitty headset. It is the little things that make me think of you. I hope you are at peace and you and Kim are reunited and your Mom. Maybe you found Barb Buetell. I hope to see you again some day. Wait for me in heaven

Jenny Gardner

January 15, 2016

To all who knew and were impacted by HoJo in our patient community. As we know, HoJo is leaving a big hole here on Earth. As many have stated, HoJo has helped many and I too am one who was touched by her. To family, friends and fellow Zebras, the best way we can honor her memory is to always make ourselves available to other Zebras and/or family and friends of Zebras. Carry the torch and help keep her memory alive. Heaven has welcomed an Angel this week by the name of HoJo.

Candace Sapp

January 15, 2016

Sending prayers for family and friends. HoJo was such an inspiration for me.

Candace Sapp

January 15, 2016

I only chatted with you twice about my CVID video (Living with CVID) but you were so very kind to me. Your encouraging words will forever be in my heart. I am saddened by your passing, but rejoice in knowing that you are in Gods loving arms. I'll see you on Gods celestial shores in Heaven❤

Randy Rhea

January 15, 2016

So sorry prayer going out to the family

Sheryl Sesack

January 15, 2016

I was only just getting to know HoJo thru our FB Herd. I wish I had known she was just across the bridge from me. I definitely would have visited her! It's a very hard time.for our Zebra herd, losing HoJo. Everyone talks about her kindness, her generosity of spirit, her commitment to helping fellow Zebras, and her unwavering friendship and loyalty. Hundreds of us are mourning HoJo, and will be for a long time. Her presence among us will never be filled again. She's the one friend who sets that *standard* by which we all end up measuring other friendships. HoJo, your legacy will be all those Zebras and Zebra parents your love and loyalty touched.

Ashlee Carmack

January 15, 2016

I'm thinking about and praying for all of HoJo's family. She will be deeply missed. Sending love from a fellow zebra.

Tina Turner

January 15, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. Prayers and huge hugs from Ohio. With love, A fellow Zebra

Deb Zierenber

January 14, 2016

So sad to find this out, fly free and painless with the Angels.

Lisa Angell

January 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy. I am so saddened by the news. Lisa Angell, Care Manager, Lifespan

Erin and Mike Jenkins

January 14, 2016

Rest in Peace, Holli Jo! To Pam, your unconditional love and support of Holli is honorable and I'm sure was a source of pride and strength through her tough times. In her time of need you were always there for her and she loved you dearly.

Judith Cutsinger

January 13, 2016

Many prayers for the family and friends!

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