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
Rutha Chestnut says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
John And Family,
She Was Such A Beautiful Woman And I Know How Sad You And The Family Must Be. God Keep You In Perfect Peace. Rutha Chestnut
Allen And Teresa Mcneil says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: St. Albans West Virginia
John, Zach, Ben And Family. We Love You And We Are Praying For You. Jo Ann Was A Beautiful Person Inside And Out. Her Smile Was The Most Beautiful Thing. Please Know We Are Here For You And Will Be Praying For You Not Only Now, But Always.
Marilyn Patton says:
August 10, 2021
Location: South Charleston West Virginia
I €˜M The Retired Second Grade Teacher At Kenna And Was Blessed To See How Much The Students Loved Dare Because Of John . My Deepest Sympathy To You And Your Family . Lean On The Lord For Only With His Strength Can You Get Through This Devastating Time . Love And Prayers,
Marilyn Patton
Rick Fenstermacher says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Uncle
Location: Lost Creek West Virginia
John And Family
My Heat Is Broken To Have Such A Loss. I Have Nothing But Great Memories Of Our Growing Up Together. You Were Certainly Blessed To Have A Wife, Mother And Grandmother As Jo Ann. Please Accept My Condolences. I Pray For You And Your Family. May God Bless You With Peace And Confort??
Nancy Braenovich says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Neighbor
Location: Morgantown West Virginia
I Am Sending Heartfelt Condolences To The Shannon Family. Jo Ann Was A Lovely Person Inside And Out. I Am Sure She Will Be Greatly Missed By All.