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Josephine "Jo" Stevens

1925 - 2007

BORN

1925

DIED

2007

Josephine Stevens Obituary

Josephine "Jo" Stevens, 81, a loving wife, mother and Nana, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at a local hospital.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Jo was born in Coalport, Pa., to Italian immigrants. She grew up in New Brunswick, N.J., and moved to Fort Worth in 1946.

Mrs. Stevens worked for Justin Boots for 36 years prior to her retirement. Jo was an active member of VFW Auxiliary District 21, American Ex-Prisoners of War and the Ladies Auxiliary of Military Order of the Purple Heart. Mrs. Stevens was a caring, loving lady who constantly gave her time, energy and talents.

Jo was preceded in death by her first husband, Tommy Strickland, in 1990 and two sisters.

Survivors: Husband, Melton Stevens of Fort Worth; son, William Stevens of Fort Worth; daughter, Kathrine Turney and husband, Joe, of Angleton; granddaughters, Vanissa Mills and husband, Shawn, of Beaumont, Stacy Fleming and husband, Kevin, of Baytown and Megan Turney of Angleton; great-granddaughter, Riley Fleming; sister, Rose Kunsevich of New Jersey; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Stevens

21 Entries

julia johnson

January 11, 2007

i miss ou so much!!!!!

deeandra johnson

January 11, 2007

himrs jo i miss you so much!!!!!!

Christina Johnson

January 11, 2007

Mr. Mel, Please accept my deeply saddness on the passing of Ms. Jo, I have known the both of you all of my married life. and Ms. Jo was always very good to me and my children. we loved going to put the flags out on memorial day with her. she always loved my son and my daughters this year you both took my daughters in to help them. please know that I will never forget that. thank you for your love and friendship. Ms. Jo will live in the heart of myself and my son Jesse forever.
love always
Christina Johnson

William and Andrea Hallmark

January 10, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Jo was a very special person and we shall miss her.

Linda Barnett

January 10, 2007

Dear Mel,
I will Jo so very much. She took me under her wing when i first became President of 8911 and helped me along the way. She was a kind and sweet person that i will remember all my life. She will be missed by all, but will remain in our hearts forever. My prayers go out to you and the family durning this time.

Ellen and Ed Edmiston

January 9, 2007

We will always remember Jo with loving thoughts. She was a wonderful, sweet and kind lady. Jo treated everyone like family and never spoke ill of anyone. We shall miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mel, in this your time of sorrow. God Bless You.

Andy and Patty Filkohazi

January 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bertie (Bert) Krebbs

January 9, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

chris astone

January 9, 2007

Dear Uncle Mel & family,
We are all deeply saddened when we learned Aunt Jo had passed. During this difficult time of inconsolable sorrow I believe that the strength of your faith, love of your family and friends will help you during this difficult time.With are deepest sympathy we hope that your fond memories of Aunt Jo will give you all comfort.Steve, Chris,Alex,Steven and Hannah Astone

Sue & Jim Van Rite

January 9, 2007

When I was the new kid on the block, at the ladies auxiliary, Jo took me into her heart and I remain to this day! She said I was one of her girls and that is an honor! We will miss her deeply.

Barbara Macdonald

January 9, 2007

Uncle Mel...our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this difficult time.We all will miss Aunt Jo.

Little barbara,Rick n Marissa

Jeannie King

January 9, 2007

Jo Stevens represented everything patriotic. She was active in many veterans groups and she was a willing teacher to new members of VFW and and a great friend. Her loving nature and her smile will be missed by so many people. To know Jo, was to love her and we did!

Jeff King

January 9, 2007

Jeanne & I will miss Jo greatly. Jeanne considered Jo to be her second Mom. I was always impressed with her great attitude and vigor. She loved Mel & travel, family & VFW. We are proud to have called Jo & Mel our friends. She welcomed almost everybody into her heart with open arms. She will be greatly missed and remembered often.

adrienne cubine

January 9, 2007

my deepest thoughts and prayers..you were a good neighbor.

God bess,

Adrienne Cubine

don pat hagins

January 9, 2007

our thoughts and prayers are with the family...God be with you..

Don and Pat Hagins

Chris Lands

January 9, 2007

So sorry to hear about Jo. She was such a sweet person. My prayers are with all of you

Chris Lands, Commerce, Texas

Carol & Christina

January 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barbara Hoffman

January 9, 2007

My good friend, Jo was always ready with a smile and hug for me each and every time we saw each other. My sweet friend will be missed by many--especially by Jim & Barbara Hoffman We love you, Jo.

JoAnn McElwrath

January 9, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I worked with Josephine at Justin Boot for many years.She was a jolly person & fun to be around. She will be missed.

John & Linda Arnold

January 8, 2007

I've known Jo most of my life. Her and my mother was close friends. When I lost my mother Jo stepped in to be my other mom. She was my friend,Auxiliary sister,my mentor, but most of all MY OTHER MOM. Linda Arnold I will miss her always

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