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MACE, 48
Bookkeeper
PLANT CITY - Mrs. Jo Ann Mace, 48, went home to be with the Lord, Wed. August 5, 2009 due to respiratory failure.
She was born in Charleston, WV and moved to this area in 1970. Jo Ann was a bookkeeper for City Properties in Plant City for over 20 years. She graduated from Plant City High in 1979. Jo Ann was a member of First Baptist Church at The Mall in Lakeland. She was a very spiritual and loving person.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Mace of Plant City, parents, James E., Jr. and Joetta Goodson of Kathleen, FL, brother, James E., III (Kathy) Goodson, III of Dade City, FL and stepson, Adam Mace of Jacksonville, FL.
A memorial service will conducted Sat. Aug. 8, 11:00 am at First Baptist Church at The Mall, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Interment services will be private at Florida National Cemetery.
Arrangements by, Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Northside Chapel.
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August 19, 2009
To Jo's family, You all have been in my prayers throughout this devastating time in your lives, and you will remain there. I did not know Jo, but I met you all at the hospital and she must have been an absolutely wonderful person as she has an absolutely wonderful family. Bless you all. Donna Washburn SFBH
Kathy Waltz
August 9, 2009
When one meets a Godly person, one is blessed. God placed JoAnn and Rich in our Sunday school class and we were certainly blessed by the two of them. "A person well remembered shall never die." JoAnn's path left many with great and fond memories,so it's easy to know she shall never be forgotten. We can take comfort in knowing that as children of God, we will be reunited with her. My prayers are with Rich, her parents, her brother and extended family members. May God comfort you in the days ahead and give you peace.
Debbie & Jay Bennett
August 7, 2009
We were so fortunate to have met JoAnn recently and found out quickly what a dear and loving person she was. Rich, we have been so blessed to have you both in Sunday school class and got the opportunity to get to know you all.
God took JoAnn on home to be with him and we rejoice she is out of pain. We will miss her so much but will see her again someday. Our prayers are with you Rich for the days ahead.
Cindy Mace
August 7, 2009
Joann,
It is hard to put in words on how much I will miss you. You are the sweeetest person I have ever met. I was very proud of having you as my little sister. My brother sure made a great choice in having you as his wife. Even though it wasn't long you sure brought happiness to our family especially Rich. Joann you will be really missed but we know you are with our heavinly Father and you are in a much better place.
I Love You with all my heart, Cindy
Brenda & Steve Walter
August 7, 2009
Rich and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear about JoAnn. We prayed constantly and was praying for a miracle. God had a much bigger plan for JoAnn. But through it all, for those of us that know Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour, will see her again one day. God has a plan for all of us and that makes the day of being reunited with our loved ones and our Lord that much sweeter. Rich you and your family will continue to be in our hearts and our prayers.
CANDY OWENS
August 7, 2009
JOANN,
YOU WERE SUCH A SWEET AND KIND PERSON. YOU ALWAYS WENT OUT OF YOUR WAY TO BE FRIENDLY TO OTHERS. YOU WILL BE MISSED. YOUR FRIENDS AT THE PLANT CITY PHOTO ARCHIVES.
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