She was born on January 9, 1947 to the late G. W. and Ruth Epperly in Roanoke, VA. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest “Ernie” Dove and her Brother, Roger Epperly.
Eva Jo was a loving wife and mother. She taught music and piano lessons at Gateway Christian Academy and was a ministry leader of the Senior Saints and member of Gateway Church. She loved spending time with her family, friends, baking cakes with love and listening to Southern Gospel Music. She spent her life helping and serving others and letting her life show her love for Jesus.
Left to cherish her memory are her Daughter, Shanna Simmons (David); Son, Wesley Dove (Nancy); Grandchildren, Kara Simmons Jeffcoat (Josh), Lauren Dove Koke (Jeremy), Cory Simmons (Brandy), Weston Dove, and Frannie Simkins; Great-Granddaughters Karleigh Jeffcoat and Baby Koke coming soon, Great Grandson Logan Jeffcoat, Brothers George Epperly and Neil Epperly (Jackie), Sisters-in-law Janice Hodge and Dianne Dove, Brother-in-law Calvin Dove as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and numerous friends.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Vincent Lee and the staff of JenCare, Dr. Stacy Rogers and the staff at Virginia Oncology and the nurses and caregivers from Westminster Canterbury at Home for your wisdom, kindness, compassion and peace you all provided to us.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday September 21, 2023 at Gateway Church, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd, Va Beach, VA 23462. The Celebration of Eva Jo’s Life will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 PM. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday September 22, 2023 at Colonial Grove Memorial Park on Princess Anne Rd, Va Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to one of mom’s favorite causes Project Lucas, PO Box 64472, Virginia Beach, VA 23467.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kellumfuneralhome.com for the Dove family.
