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Jo Anne C. Owen URBANNA - Jo Anne Coleman Owen, 79, died at home Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. She was born in Stevens Point, Wis., April 11, 1931, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Coleman. She was the widow of Peyton H. Owen and is survived by their six children, Peyton H. Owen Jr., Nancy Berkley Carson, Gail Massey, Anne (Penny) Watkins, Edward Coleman Owen and Robert Wilson Owen; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her two brothers, Spencer Coleman and Edward Coleman. She was a member of Ware Episcopal Church and Women of Ware, Mathews County Woman's Club and North River Circle of the King's Daughters and Sons. She loved and devoted herself to family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560, Ware Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 616, Gloucester, VA 23061, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremations Service, Saluda (804) 758-2315.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 15, 2010.
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Aunt Joanne will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers go out to her family.

Josey Kalkowski

September 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irvin & Barbara Shackelford

September 19, 2010

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I remember the lovely sweaters she knit when I was little.

Cindy Stockdon

September 17, 2010

Berkley,Billy, Edward and Babs,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom but know she is at peace and in a wonderful home with a whole new body. I know you will miss her, been there, but just remember all the love and good times. You have our love and sympathy. Carolyn and Robert

September 15, 2010

Rob, you and your family have my deepest symapathy for the loss of your mom. You will be in our prayer circle.

Debora Freeman

September 15, 2010

My sympathy goes out to the family of Jo Anne. May God be with them and comfort them during this stressful time. I knew Jo Anne from the YMCA.

Clarence Hargus

September 15, 2010

JoAnne was my dearest friend and a wonderful neighbor. The brave manner in which she faced her illness was an inspiration to all who knew her. I will miss you, girl !

Mildred Harden

September 15, 2010

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