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Jo Ann Hilldrup Obituary
May 30, 1934 - January 15, 2025
HILLDRUP, Jo Ann died January 15, 2025. She was married to the late Robert P. Hilldrup for 67 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Fred Eason and Emma Dean Lee, her brothers, James Lee and Charles Lee, and her sister Irene "Bo" Lee Talton.
She is survived by three sons, Lee Hilldrup (Sarah Leigh), Frank Hilldrup, and Mark Hilldrup (Margaret), in addition to nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Jo Ann was born in Four Oaks, North Carolina, on May 30, 1934. She earned an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and a master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jo Ann was a dedicated and beloved educator at John Marshall, Henrico, and Godwin High Schools for forty years.
Above all else, she was beautiful inside and out, possessed a caring soul, and was universally loved by everyone who knew her.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Vitality Living West End Richmond who cared for her with the upmost grace and kindness for nearly four years. They would also like to thank Suncrest Hospice and Phalla's Premium Care for their faith-filled help when she needed it most.
A service in memory of Jo Ann will be held Monday, January 27th at 1:30 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 4825 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Hamlin
February 9, 2025
Jo Ann was one of the first teachers that I met when I went to teach at Godwin H. S. She was so welcoming.
In time, she taught 2 of our 3 children. She was an amazing professional...among the best. I was delighted to see her last Fall at Vitality as I was
touring the building for a family member. She lit up a big smile when I stopped to talk and to explain to to the Marketing person that I had worked with JoAnn and that she had been such a welcoming person when I arrived there in 1984, and that she was an excellent Educator. She did not speak but it was clear that she recognized me and appreciated my comments.
Rayford Harris Jr.
January 30, 2025
Mrs. Hilldrup taught me Advanced Biology in the 9th grade at John Marshall in the 69-70 school year. It was a great learning experience from a great teacher. Her family has my sympathies.
Eddie & Carol Lubno
January 26, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Jo Ann´s sons & family .
We have fond memories of her enjoying working
in her yard & flowers . Eddie & Carol Lubno
Francine Mcleod
January 24, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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