Photo courtesy of Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel
Pensacola, Florida
1947 - 2013 (Age 66)
Jo Elizabeth Ranelli went to live in peace with the Lord on Monday, October 21, 2013.
Jo was born in Bessemer, AL on July 28, 1947 to Joseph and Pauline Portera. After marrying her husband, Frank Edward Ranelli in 1969, the two started a life together in Pensacola, FL.
Jo was a blessing to all those in her life as a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. She had the most kind and caring heart, was selfless in all she did for others and always had a wonderful touch making occasions special and beautiful.
Survivors who will cherish her memory and the love she gave to all those who knew her remain her husband of 44 years, Frank Edward Ranelli; her son with whom she shared a most special relationship, Brian Ranelli; and her sweet and caring sister, Monica Portera.
Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7pm on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1700 Conway Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503. A service will also be held in Birmingham, AL on October 28, 2013 at 10:00 at Elmwood Chapel, 800 Dennison Ave., SW, Birmingham, AL 35211. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery.
Her beautiful smile and wonderful spirit will always be in our hearts, love you forever.
Monica, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and your family and you are in my prayers.
Eleanor Hoehn
October 29, 2013 | Gulf Breeze, FL
Dear Eddie, Brian, and Monica, I am so sorry to learn of Jo Elizabeth's death. Although my memories of Jo are numbered, each memory is linked with the love and compassion she had for all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, MaryeAnn Z. D'Alessandro
October 27, 2013
I just read about Barbara's passing in the Bham News. Ralph's mother (Aunt Laura) was my granddaddy's sister. I used to see them at the family reunions in Leeds. I really thought a lot of Ralph & Bobbie. My thoughts & prayers are with your family. Bobbie & I used to talk on the phone a lot but have not talked since I lived in Columbiana. My granddaddy was Curtis Spruiell. I got Barbara's phone from a friend (Don Franklin) a few months ago but never called her.
corene rogers
October 26, 2013 | Northport (Tusc), AL
I'm so sad to lose Jo and my prayers are with all of you. She was one of the best friends I ever had and I have so many great memories of our good times and being one of each others bridesmaids. A truly genuine woman and I loved her so much.
Nancy Martin Rogers
October 25, 2013 | Hoover, AL
I was so sorry to hear about your sister Monica, I know how sad I would be if I lost one of my brothers. I'm thinking about you, girl, God Bless you and your family.
Susan Voss Talking Books
October 25, 2013 | Pensacola, FL
Monica, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss your sister dearly. May God bless and comfort you and your family and may you cherish all the wonderful memories I know you have.
Judy Cork
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Judy Cork
October 25, 2013 | Pensacola
To Eddie & Brian, know that you are in my daily prayers.
May our blessed angels escort Jo to heaven to be with our LORD & BLESSED MOTHER.
Fran Pharo
October 25, 2013 | Hoover, AL
Ed I am so sorry for your loss, thoughts and many prayers for you and your family
Paul Andrzejewski
Pelham Alabama
October 25, 2013
Thoughts and prayers
Vicki Hutto
October 25, 2013 | Pensacola, FL
