Jo Ann Brett Obituary
Ms Joann Brett, formerly of NY, New York, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
She is survived by her niece, Lisa Mitchell Coleman (Steve); nephews, Gary Donald Mitchell (Dana), and Kenneth Vernon Mitchell (Gynelle); five great-nieces, Megan Mitchell, Mariah Mitchell, Bridget Kinney (Sean, Lincoln, Tillie), Emily Coleman and Cassidy Coleman.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Greensville County Animal Shelter, 255 Falling Run Rd., Emporia, Virginia 23847.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
303 S. Halifax Rd P.O. Box 475, Jarratt, VA 23867
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