Condolence From: Jack Turner
Condolence: I just learned of JoEllen's passing from Darlene Parker. I only had a passing conversation or two with JoEllen as a contractor with NCI, but I was so used to seeing her name pass on a regular basis. She must have been a wonderful person from reading Jim Hall's comments, a long-time dear friend. My deepest sympathy go out to JoEllen's family. May peace be with you and may you be blessed with so many heart-warming memories. God bless.
Monday September 26, 2016
Condolence From: Elaine Carey
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear the loss of JoEllen, I didn't know her that well, but what I did know, she was a kind, well liked person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family & friends.
Monday September 26, 2016
Condolence From: C. Curry
Condolence: It’s very hard to bear the loss of someone so dear. And although there is little that one can say or do to take away all your pain, please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. May every loving memory be like the warming rays of sun which help to bring some comfort when the pain and sorrow comes. And may you continue to assure your heart that JoEllen is safe in God's memory. Malachi 3:16; 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. May God grant you comfort and peace. With heartfelt condolences.
Monday September 19, 2016
Condolence From: Jim Hall
Condolence: I have known JoEllen for about 27 years (virtually all of her adult life), and she has been my co-worker, my boss, and my friend. JoEllen has always been a sparkling personality, and whatever she did, she has been an overachiever … from playing the trumpet way back in high school; to attending steno school; and captioning at NCI, when we met. JoEllen always, always, continued to strive to attain excellence, and she was invariably successful.
As the Director of the Senate Captioning Office, five years ago JoEllen was kind enough to hire me. I have very much enjoyed with working with JoEllen again; her joie de vivre has made a tedious job at times to be fun.
Regarding my health, I shall eternally thank JoEllen. At the time, I thought I might have a problem with my hearing ability. However, as my supervisor, JoEllen insisted that the very next day I should instead of coming to work, I should go to the doctor. I certainly would not have done that, if not for JoEllen. That is how I was early diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, or grade IV astrocytoma -- a brain tumor – for which I had surgery. That was a year ago. So I am thankful for JoEllen, and forever will.
JoEllen leaves us all, much too soon and much too young. It is heartrending.
I send my sympathies to JoEllen’s family, friends, and co-workers.
Sunday September 18, 2016
Condolence From: Steve, Laurie, and Carissa Harris
Condolence: JoEllen and I reconnected just over a year ago. I had the opportunity to talk with her on several occasions and catch up on time past. My family sends our condolences to your family, especially to Brayden. God blessed us with JoEllen's warm presence and effervescent personality. She will always be remembered.
Sunday September 18, 2016
Condolence From: Craig & Traci Stump
Condolence: We are so sorry to learn of a good Friend's sister passing. you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Craig & Traci Stump
Friday September 16, 2016
Condolence From: Nancy Fenton Williams
Condolence: JoEllen was my very good friend. She made an everlasting impact on AIB, her alma mater, by helping to create the captioning program. But more than that, she was always happy, smiling, and full of fun! I will miss my DC visits to see her. My prayers and thoughts are will all of her family during this very difficult time.
Nancy
Friday September 16, 2016
Condolence From: Al Naylor
Condolence: I am so sorry and stunned to hear about this. Steve King shared rhe news with me. I have such fond memories of her. Please let me kmow when the memorial service is going to happen in Marion. You are all in my prayers.
Thursday September 15, 2016
Condolence From: Denny Hodge
Condolence: Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. I was also a trumpeter at Linn Mar, although several years ahead of Jo. She was a wonderful person and very talented.
Thursday September 15, 2016
Condolence From: Jenniffer Dickens
Condolence: Heaven has received one sweet lady. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss. :-'(
Thursday September 15, 2016
