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Jo Curtiss Obituary
March 21, 1940 - February 19, 2025
Jo McGimsey Curtiss, 84, of Roanoke, VA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, joining Jesus in eternal salvation.
She was born on March 21, 1940, daughter of the late Robert and Ina McGimsey. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tim and brother, Jimmy.
She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Gerald and her sons, Steve, wife Li Kane, Chris, wife Lisa, and Scott, wife Missy. She was a beloved Grandma to Kendra, husband Elliot, Tyler Wheetley, and Dustyn, with another granddaughter arriving this year. She was Great Grandma to Vesper, Rohn, and Juniper. She also leaves behind her McGimsey siblings, Barbara, Robert, Michael, Tony, and Virginia Kron.
While she spent many years raising the children in her family, she made time for herself by bowling, where she participated in many tournaments with longtime friend, Beverly Roberts.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Oakey's North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name to the Alzheimer's Association or to North Roanoke Baptist Church Nursery, where she volunteered for many decades. Condolences may be shared with her family at www.Oakeys.com. "After while crocodile."
Oakey's Funeral Service - North Chapel
Roanoke, VA (540) 362-1237
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