Jo Ann Shannon
December 10, 1961 - October 06, 2018
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Jo Ann Shannon
December 10, 1961 - October 06, 2018
Obituary
Jo ann shannon, 56, of charleston, went home to be with the lord on saturday, october 6, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born on december 10, 1961 in buckhannon to minnie and the late billy bennett.
Jo was employed nearly 20 years with the west virginia state treasures office
her faith in her lord and savior, jesus christ was unwavering her entire life. She attended morris memorial united methodist church and had previously been a member of central united methodist church for over 30 years.
Jo loved her family fiercely and her favorite times in life were spent with them. She especially loved having family gatherings and spending countless hours laughing and visiting.
Other things she had a passion and love for were spending time outside in her flowers and a ferocious appetite for reading.
Jo was as kind and gentle a person as there ever was. She always had a friendly smile and pleasant word for everyone she met. Anyone that knew her, loved her.
She was an intensely proud mother of her two sons, benjamin thomas and his wife jessica and the “sunshine of her life”, her grandson chandler, who affectionately called her “jojo” of pinch and usmc 1stlt. Zachary todd, of camp pendleton, ca
jo was the best friend and love of a lifetime to her surviving husband of 36 years, john thomas; additional survivors include her mother, minnie bennett and her sister, rose russell both of buckhannon; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and in-laws all of whom she loved dearly and loved her.
Funeral service will be 1 pm wednesday, october 10, 2018 at morris memorial united methodist church, kanawha city with rev. Mark flynn and rev. Jerry murrell officiating. Visitation will begin 3 hours prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers “ the family suggests donations may be sent in memory of jo to: cabell huntington hospital foundation for the edwards comprehensive cancer center, 1340 hal greer blvd., huntington, wv 25701.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
16 responses to Jo Ann Shannon
Maureen Becker says:
April 22, 2024
Hi John – I just happened upon this recently. My most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Jo Ann. I hope that time has eased the pain though the hole in your heart remains. With deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
Larry Marsh says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
John, I Am Sorry To Hear Of Jo Ann’S Passing. May God’S Grace And Understanding Be With You And Your Family
Jackie Pitchford says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear John, Ben And Zachary I Am So Sorry About Joann . I Was Not Able To Be There Yesterday For Your Family I Do Pray That God
Will Watch Over Joann And Your Family
Trevor Also Asked To Let You Know He Is Sorry
About Joann
With Love
Nana Jackie Pitchford
Greg And Brenda Pauley says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Elkview West Virginia
Words Can’T Express How Saddened We Are To Hear Of Your Loss. We Pray The Sorrow You Feel In Your Heart May Be Lifted By The Love That Surrounds You.
Dianne Revels says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Neighbor
Location: Charleston West Virginia
My Heart Is With You. I Know Your Family Will Continue To Be The Beacon Of Warmth, Kindness, Generosity And Love That Jo Ann Was. She May Be Asleep Awaiting The Resurrection But The Evidence Of Her Beautiful Life Will Effect Us In A Wonderful Way Until We Meet With Her Again.