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for Jo Ann Strange
LARRY PRESSLEY
October 9, 2008
JOANN WELL BE GREATLY MISSED.SHE WAS A GREAT WOMAN.LOVED AND HELPED EVERYONE.GREAT AUNT
LOVED YOU,
LARRY PRESSLEY
Bill Holland
September 27, 2008
JoAnn,
What can I say? You were a great and careing mother-in-law. Always wanting to give and never asking for anything in return. Every time Doris and I came to visit, you made sure that I gained weight. I know that you always focused on what you could do for others, and not yourself. I miss you.
PAUL HOLLEY
September 19, 2008
JO ANN WELL SURELY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE.SHE WAS A GREAT SISTER.SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME.WE LOVED BEING TOGETHER IN CHURCH TOGETHER FOR YEARS.LOVED YOU,
YOUR BROTHER,
PAUL
Darla Blake
September 19, 2008
Doris, our hearts go out to you and your family in your loss. We love you!
Robert Ferguson
September 19, 2008
Mamaw, I will miss you so much. You did so much for me, and I loved helping you.
Robert
Scott Ferguson
September 19, 2008
Mamaw, I will miss you so much. you were always there for us no matter what happened, and loved your great grandkids so much. I wish I could have spent more time with you.
Love and will miss you so much
Scott, Shelia, Blake, Colton, Madison
Robert Ferguson
September 19, 2008
Mamaw I loved you so much and you did so much for me. I will never forget your love and kindness for everyone
Robert
BILL HOLLEY
September 18, 2008
JO ANN,
YOU WERE A GREAT SISTER.YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME.
YOU WELL BE MISSED MORE THAN YOU WELL EVER KNOW.
YOUR BROTHER,
BILL
Joyce Thompson
September 15, 2008
Doris & Donna,
Your Mom was the sweetest lady who never met a stranger and always took you in no matter who you were. I met Joann thru Doris many years ago when Doris married into the Ferguson family and we have remained friends ever since. She was always there for me & my family in her loving kind way. I loved to go to her house & visit,laugh, and of course eat. She was always feeding you whether you were hungrey or not. I will miss her very much. My thoughts are with the girls & I know you will always remember how sweet & kind she was.If you need anything you how to reach me,I love you both, Joyce
Janie Montoya
September 15, 2008
Dear Doris, I am truly sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I've always had the greatest admiration for her - a woman who led the life she pleased! May God hold you while you grieve and quickly show you how to find your Mom deep within yourself. Love and sympathy to Bill. Who will feed him now in TN?! Much love, Janie
Thomas Rector
September 14, 2008
Jo Ann was a special Sister-in-law.
She was always so kind and helpful to everyone. She was loved so very much. God Bless the family
Tommy and Pauline Rector
Larita Lindsey
September 14, 2008
Doris and Bill, I have so many WONDERFUL memories of JoAnn. She was a wonderful lady. Her heart was always in the right place. Willing to help, putting others needs way before her own. We all could've taken lessons from her. As I had said in an entry elsewhere - she was my friend for 35 years and it is hard to believe she is gone. But I know that as one of my favorite songs says "It Is Well With My Soul", I KNOW for certain that it was well with JoAnn's Soul. I shall never forget her sweet smile.
Love and Prayers, Rita Lindsey
Marsha Mudrey
September 14, 2008
I met Jo Ann here in Woodstock, GA through her daughter Doris. Doris is a very special friend in my life... She is one-of-a-kind. I love her as a sister! The time I knew Jo Ann, it was clear to see that Doris inherited her sweet spirit, loving disposition and her down-to-earth ways from her precious mother. Jo Ann was the sweetest, most sincere and fun-loving lady! I pray that our Good Lord will cradle this whole family and provide them with the peace that comes only from Him. Jo Ann is with Him... smiling down on all... She will be missed... but we press on knowing that we will see her again! God Bless.
Aileen Langford
September 14, 2008
Doris,
Jonathan and I have you in our hearts and prayers. May God bring you and your family comfort.
Jonathan & Aileen Langford
Megan Bullock
September 13, 2008
Mamaw,
I miss you so much. I'm so happy I got to see you on your birthday before you past away. Your in Gods hands now. And I'm so glad you get to be with your Mom and Papaw Vern but I'm so sad that your not here with your daughters and all of the family. I miss you terribly. You will alwas be in my heart.
Love,
Marci Bullock
September 13, 2008
Mamaw,
You wil be greatly missed by your family and friends. I will hold all of the memories I have with you forever. (Especially our inside jokes that always got us tickled!) I love you and will miss you very much, but know you will be watching over us. You were a very special woman and I am grateful to have been a part of your life.
Love Always,
Betnoy Smith
September 13, 2008
Doris,
My sincere condolences. You're always quick to share how special your mom is to you. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Bitsy
September 12, 2008
JoAnn was a pleasure to be around. She always had a smile for everyone and would do anything it took to help in any way she could. She was a hard worker in all ways, especially in her work for the Lord. I miss her.
Greg Pressley
September 12, 2008
My earliest recollection of Jo Ann was when I was a young boy and Jo Ann worked with Vern at the Dinner Bell. She worked hard most of her life but was never too busy to give time and love to anyone that knew her. Her smile will live on in everyone's memory. I have been inspired by her faith in Christ.
Jo Ann will be missed but we look forward to a day when we will be re united.
Donna Gardner
September 12, 2008
Doris,
Thinking of you every day and hope each day gets easier for you. Your Mom was a very special lady and loved by so many of us here in Towne Lake. We will miss her very much.
Looking forward to you and Bill getting back home.
Love & Deepest Sympathy, Donna & Jack Gardner
Judy Mcpherson
September 12, 2008
Donna,Doris and Everette,
It is with a heavy heart to have heard that your Mom passed away. I read some of the posts and it sure sounds like she was a wonderful mom and friend. She passed those genes on to you...Please know that you and the family will always be in my prayers and that I wish I had the opportunity to meet your mom.. She sounded like a great lady...I will leave you with this poem.
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life
that came to an end,
she died as she lived,
everyone's friend.
In our hearts a memory will
always be kept, of one we
loved, and will never forget.
May God Bless you and give you the strength to carry on for your mom's sake...
Love and Hugs,
Vickie Owens
September 10, 2008
What a friend we have had in Sister Jo Ann! She cared for everyone and showed her concern. Her hands were always ready to help in any way and her life has exemplified a "servant's heart." She will be missed and we look forward to seeing her again one day in Heaven. Pastor Henry & Vickie Owens of Faith Baptist Church.
Kim Hutchison
September 10, 2008
I will always remember you as a woman who loved everyone and laughed loud, and love to make sure everyone had something to eat, you never falled to say "well i love you honey" before we said bye in person or on the phone, so i'm gonna tell you again " i love you too joann!"
Arlene Applebaum
September 10, 2008
Knowing Donna as I do, her mother JoAnn had to be a very special person.
My heart and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss, I share in your grief and send my love.
Love,
Arlene
Donna Caldwell
September 10, 2008
Mom,
I love you so very much and will miss you tremendously. I am so thankful that God chose you to be our Mother. You were a very special lady to everyone who knew you and spent most of your life caring for everyone that crossed your path. You will be deeply missed.
I love you, always
Donna & Dwight
george pressley
September 10, 2008
you well be greatly missed.we loved you.you were a great woman.
you were a blessing always,
your brother-law
george
Cathy Moscariello
September 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Jo Ann's family and friends. I never had the opportunity to meet Jo Ann. But was blessed with becoming very good friends with her daughter Donna. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful friend and I know Donna's Mom is so very proud of her.
My heart goes out to you all during this very sad time. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and my prayers.
With Much Love,
Cathy Moscariello
Cee Carney
September 10, 2008
I never had the opportunity to meet Jo Ann but if she was anything like her daughter Donna, I know that she must have been a very caring person with a big heart.
Donna I am so sorry for your loss and my sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family and Evertte..Know I keep you all in my prayers that you can find strength from God to continue on with your daily life...Your Mom will always be a very much part of you, keep her close in your heart...
Afterglow
I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the way, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done...
Cee and Rose
Doris Holland
September 10, 2008
Mom,
You were so loved by many and you will always be in our heart. I don't know of a more loving and careing person than you were to everyone, and all the good deads you did for the homeless and church. I loved you so much and you will truly be missed.
With all my Love
your daughter
Doris
Ken Slagle
September 9, 2008
I remember when Tammy and I were students at UT, we would love to stop at her diner. She would always give us a big smile when we came through the door. No matter how busy she was she always would stop to talk with us. She was a great lady and full of faith. Tammy and I will miss her greatly.
Tammy Slagle
September 9, 2008
There could never be a better, kinder or more special aunt than my Aunt JoAnn. I loved her very much! She has always been a blessing to me and everyone who knew her. I don't think I ever knew anyone with a bigger heart than JoAnn. She will be missed greatly by everyone who knew and loved her (friends,family and the members of North Knoxville Church of God). We Love You!
mary pressley
September 9, 2008
I WOULD LOVE TO THANK THE LORD FOR GIVING ME A SPECIAL SISTER,I TRULY LOVED .SHE WAS SO SPECIAL.SHE LOVED AND CARED FOR EVERYONE.SHE WAS A GREAT WOMAN.LOVED THE LORD AND CARED FOR OTHERS.WE HAVE BEEN I N CHURCH TOGETHER FOR YEARS,EVERYONE AT ''NORTH KNOXVILLE CHURCH OF GOD'' LOVED HER.TRULY LOVEDYOU JO ANN
YOUR SISTER,
MARY AND GEORGE PRESSLEY
David, Jennifer, Tatum, Tanner, Grace & Garrett Roe
September 9, 2008
I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the Lord for letting my families paths cross with Jo Ann. We have attended Faith Baptist Church in White Pine, TN with her for the past several years and she was such a blessing to our family. Always thinking of others before herself and having such a sweet spirit always. She certainly will be missed!!
Pamela Thomas
September 9, 2008
My thoughts and love are with you as always. Jo Ann was a very special person.
With all my love
Pamela and Howard Thomas
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