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“Your Honor (Tom) and family, I was sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs. Blount. I wish I could have been there for you Tom., things just always seem...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: John "Johnnie" Walker - VA
“Tom and Family, we extend our sincere condolences to you all in your loss. Although we don't see each other often, we are family, and you all will be...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Elaine Bailey - Jacksonville, FL
“Rob and family
Our thoughts are with you in this time of your great loss. God' blessings are with you.
Repectfully
Carol and Al Suttle
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Al Suttle
“To the Blount Family. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We have fond memories of Jo from West End and she was so sweet to our son,...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Connie Murphree - Taylorsville, KY
“A wonderful woman with a nice family, who has left quite a legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in having to move forward without Jo....Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Rosemarie Ange Poindexter - VA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Police Volunteers of the Hopewell Police Department
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6 of 12 | Posted by: Police Volunteers of the Hopewell Police Department - VA
“I first met Jo when I was a young girl and friends with Jo's niece Marlene Frazier and her family. I remember eating Sunday dinner with the family at...Read More »
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Lois Davis - Friend of family
“Jo Blount was such a wonderfully sweet and generous person. It was my privelage to grow up knowing her. My heart and prayers go out to you, Mr Blount...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Sherri Allen Brooks - Friend
“To Rob and family. I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you all. I never met Mrs. Blount, but can tell what a special person she must have been...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Tommy Kendrick - Petersburg, VA
“I came to know Mrs. Blount when she taught my son for two years in her 3 and 4 year old kindergarten class at South Hopewell. That was many years ago...Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Joyce Franchow Purr - Friend
“Dear Tom & Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Jo was such a sweet, nice, kind lady
I truly know how much she will be missed. I...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Sandra Lassiter - VA - friend
“I offer my sincere love and condolences to Mr. Blount and the entire family. I know you will truly miss her. Ms. Jo was a "SPECIAL" person. Her smile...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Glenda Hayes - Prince George, VA
Josephine Harrison Blount, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2010, with her family by her side. She was born in Hopewell, VA and graduated from Hopewell High School where she lettered in sports. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Thomas R. Blount; sons Rob and his wife Debbie of Petersburg, and Tim and his wife Judy of Raleigh, NC; daughter-in-law Nancy Gorman Blount of Carthage, NC; her grandchildren, Meredith Blount, Paige Blount, and Joshua Blount. Jo is also survived by her sister Mary Harrison Frazier of Hopewell, her brother Robert E. Harrison and wife Gail of Greenville, SC, and sister-in-law Betty Harrison of Hopewell, also numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Doug Blount on April 9, 2001. She was a devoted Christian, wife, and mother who taught her sons and grandchildren the precepts of the faith. Jo was a lifelong member of West End Presbyterian Church- Hopewell (WEPC), where she served the Lord as Sunday school teacher, choir member and president of the Women in the Church. She also taught kindergarten at West End Christian School for many years. The family will receive friends at WEPC, Monday, April 12, from 6-8pm, where services will be conducted Tuesday, April 13, at 11am with interment to follow at the Appomattox Cemetery in Hopewell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the elevator fund at WEPC. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com
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