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Jo McNair Obituary

June 19, 1942 - February 17, 2009 Mother, Grandmother, Role Model, Nurse, Friend, Care Giver, Mentor, Encourager, Believer. WRENS, Ga. - Jo C. McNair, 66, of Wrens, GA entered into Heaven on February 17, 2009 following an extensive bought with cancer at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Jo was born to Brantley Cofer and Rhetta Hardy Cofer in Washington, GA. She was sister to Wendy Cofer, Agnes Church, Martha Stokley, Jimmie Cofer, and Tricia Matthews. Mother to Jay McNair and Julie Hardie and Granny Jo to Erin, Cal, Mason, Rachel, Maggie, Brooks, Copeland, as well as many children at church. Jo had the pleasure of enjoying nephews and nieces from both sides of her family. She was preceded by both parents and one sister, Ann Taylor. Jo developed several extended families at both MCG and University Hospital were deep friendships were forged. She was respected for her abilities as a nurse and the genuineness of her friendship. Her family at Wrens Baptist Church also cherished Jo where she enjoyed fellowship and discipleship. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. at Wrens Baptist Church with Revs. Mason Davis and Stan Littleton, Drs. Julian West & Christopher Church. Pallbearers will be Nathan James, Tyler James, Jeff Gay, Jack Phillips, Sam Raburn, Tracy Neal, and Randy Smith The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Wrens Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Breast Health Center, University Hospital Foundation, 2100 Central Avenue, Suite D1, Augusta, Georgia 30904 or Wrens Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, 500 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia 30833. James Funeral Home, Wrens, Ga. The worth of life depends not upon the years of durationÉbut on the spirit in which it was lived.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2009.

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Mary Turpin McPherson

February 28, 2009

Jo, showed courage, great spirit, and peace to those around her in her last months. She had a smile that was infective. We will miss her, and the girls in her class will especially miss her on our day out. Her funeral was inspirational and the singers (menenites) were wonderful. I loved the tribute of kindnesses, lives touched and her skills of nursing, expressed at the funeral. We will all be better for having known such a sweet spirit.

Randy Sherrer

February 23, 2009

Growing up in Washington-Wilkes with Jo, and all of our classmates, I too want to express my condolence to her friends, and family. I will always remember her friendship, her great smile, and boundless energy. She will be missed by all.

Bill Bennett

February 22, 2009

Jo and I go back forever - we were class mates through high school in Washington, GA. In the 1970's, I would see them at "tracter pulls", where Jimmy would compete on his IH tractor against JD tractors of my customers! I will miss them both.

Gordon Bryan

February 21, 2009

We're thinking about you during this sad time. May God comfort you and strengthen you.

Patricia (Cheney) Britt

February 20, 2009

Jo and I grew up in church together from the time we were Sunbeams through GA's in Washington until we graduated in 1960. She was such a gentle person who had a lovely, lovely smile. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Carol Burt

February 20, 2009

Martha, Agnes, Wendy, Jimmie, Tricia, Jay, and Julie,
Jo and I were friends from the first grade. We played together as children, we were cheerleaders together in high school, and I always cosidered her a close friend. I share your sadness. My heart goes out to all of you.

February 20, 2009

To Jo's family,
We know and recognize your pain.
Jo and Wendy's wife reached out
to us when we lost our precious,
beautiful daughter. We will not
forget that. Our thoughts are
with you as you go through this
shadowed valley.
Sincerely,
Tommy and
Fran Thaxton
Rayle, Ga

Gwen Stropoli

February 20, 2009

Dear Jay and Julie,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs Jo's passing, and I know this is such a difficult time for ya'll, the family and friends.
She was the most wonderful lady to have known, and I am a more blessed person to have had the chance to get to knew your mom threw you guys.
I remember she always had a smile on her face when I would see her and she was always so glad to see you, and giving you huges.. I also remember Mrs Jo being at all the football, basketball or any games and those road trips she was always making the road trips with the team and having so much fun being a big cheerleader and so supportive of our teams.
Jay and Julie, I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Gwen Lamb Stropoli

Tommy, Elaine, Timothy Watkins

February 19, 2009

WE WILL SURELY MISS THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE AND NEVER COMPLAINED. IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT SHE LOVED THE LORD. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIVES.

Dorothy Hadden

February 18, 2009

Julie, Jay and family I am so sorry about Jo. She was a dear friend and helped me in so many ways when my children were young. We worked and played a lot together when all of you were growing up. She was always looking for ways to help. My prayers are with you. You had a wonderful and loving Mother.

James and Panda Arrington

February 18, 2009

Julie and Jay and family,
Our sympathy on the passing of your mother. Ms. Jo was a sweet and dear person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

John Huff Parish

February 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Jo was an amazing lady.
Our deepest sympathy,
John Huff and Janice Parish

Johnny & Shirley Alexander

February 18, 2009

Jay and family;
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. We pray that you will be comforted with the memories and love that she showed you. May God bless each of you!
We love you,

Michael Bonner

February 18, 2009

Wendy, we are sorry to hear of your sisters passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

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