J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Blowe, Joann H.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Joann Horner Blowe, 67, of Colonial Heights, died, January 30, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of this area. Mrs. Blowe was a receptionist with Quality Lincoln Mercury Dealership. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Horner and Pat Wray Sherrick. Surviving are her husband Henry Clay Blowe of Colonial Heights, five daughters, Joyce Ann Lewis & fiancé Charles E. Lilly, Jr. and Terri Lynn Farley & husband Eddie, Jr. all of Hopewell, Debbie Paige Payne & husband Stanley of Petersburg, Teresa A. Clarkin of Nags Head, N.C. and Tammy Potter & husband Ernie of Hopewell, five sons, Michael L. Parrish & wife Daisy of Memphis, TN., Shawn M. Parrish of Hopewell, Gregory R. Blowe & wife Ann of Chesterfield, Danny E. Blowe & wife Cathy of Ohio and Ricky W. Blowe & wife Crystal of Gloucester, Va., two sisters, Maryland Blanchard of Hopewell and Inez Starke of Chester, two brothers, Clarence Horner of Hopewell, and Paul Horner of Prince George, 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, February 1, 2008 from 7-8:30 in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Lewis Brown, pastor of the Church of Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

We offer our deepest sympathy during your time of loss. May you find peace knowing that Aunt Joann is no longer suffering with pain or sorrow for she is with our Lord. We will remember Joann as a super sister with her brothers and sisters. She and her siblings were very close and relied on each other through the tough times and the happy times. If only all families could be that close our lives would be richer. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask. Seek ye the Kingdom of the Lord and you will find peace.

Posted by: Jim & Nancy Starke at February 1, 2008 06:14 AM

To all the Family and Friends
Joann was like a big sister to me. We shared so many laugh’s and tips, cards games, bowling and home parties at here house and mine. She worked so hard at my wedding and always was there with the kindest of words and encouragement. She is so deeply missed already. I wish I could be with you Debbie and Henry and Family. Know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts every moment. Like many others I am sure I wish she were here with us today on the selfish side, but on the side that loved her so deeply I know she is heaven looking down on us all now and laughing at what I have resorted to in order to bowl. She had the biggest heart and gave all she had even at time she simply did not have it to give. I rarely ever heard her say no. She loved children and all of her family. My own children remember the days of playing cards with her and enjoying so many of the laugh’s she gave to so many. She fought a hard battle and her time here is done, but there are many things I am sure she is already busy doing in her new heavenly home with peace and joy and good health. You will forever be a treasured Memory and legacy to us all.
Pam & Darryl Pack & Family

Posted by: Pam Pack at February 1, 2008 12:03 AM