Jo Ann Pellegra Jones of Birmingham, Al passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 21, 2021. She had been fighting a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 3, 1948 she is predeceased by her mother, Marie Ciulla Pellegra and father, Sam Pellegra. Jo Ann is survived by her husband of 51 years, Paul D. Jones, her daughter, Jamie Jones and her sons, Corey Jones and Ryan Jones (Ryan Rane). She is also survived by her brothers Conrad Pellegra and his son Brian Pellegra (Angie and children Ethan and Zayne), brother Gerard Pellegra (Susan) and son Philip Pellegra (Ariana and daughter Halle).
Jo Ann was always very creative, loved the arts and always had a project in process. She enjoyed showing the beauty she perceived in the world through her love of painting with oils, water colors, pencil drawings, designing and building stain glass pieces or working the mud on her pottery wheel. She loved making her home beautiful by surrounding it with flower pots and gardens. In recent years she renewed her love for music and learned to play the violin, which was named “chocolate” because she made it sound so sweet. In early marriage, Jo Ann enjoyed riding her motorcycle and later, she enjoyed driving her red corvette thru the Tail of the Dragon.
Jo Ann was a woman of strong faith. She loved family traditions and on holidays she made sure that our children woke up to the smell of food in the oven. She prepared many Italian family recipes that we quickly devoured. She always made sure there was enough food for the family to take home leftovers. Jo Ann made every occasion special and took every opportunity to show her family that they are loved.
Jo Ann’s greatest gift to us was her unconditional love. She was a kind and compassionate soul with a beautiful and welcoming smile that would gently embrace anyone. She stayed busy doing for others as that gave her great joy.
Jo Ann was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be greatly remembered and missed.
Memorial visitation services will be held on Saturday, November 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ridout’s in Gardendale, AL with graveside services following at Elmwood Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Jones family.
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