Ida Jo Corey, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in the Signature Healthcare Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Mrs. Corey was born on July 3, 1926 in Pikeville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John Mullins Sr. and Mellie Payne Mullins. She was a retail grocer with Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company for forty years. She was a member of Fort Robinson Baptist Church. Mrs. Corey was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Corey, Sr.; six brothers, Samuel, John, James, Charles, Clyde and William; and six sisters, Myrtle, Maudie, Pauline, Martha, Mary and Clara. Survivors include her step son, Charles Campbell and wife Kaye, of Pikeville, KY; two grandchildren, Rusty Campbell and Tammy Skeens and husband Kevin; two great grandchildren, Devon Skeens and Tanner Skeens; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service for Mrs. Ida Jo Corey will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 1:00pm in the Garden of Memories at East Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Phil Whittmore officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. East Lawn Funeral Home, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664; 423-288-2081; is honored to be serving the Corey family.
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