Hi Mom,

I’m missing ya. 
I wish I could tell you about everything I’m doing, vent about the things that are hard, ask for your advice and confide in you with everything. 

Missing those moments a lot recently. 
Love, M

Hi. I know you have had the honor of watching your girls grow through the last 2+ years. I feel so compelled to tell you this, even though I'm sure you already know. I have said it before but I will say it again, thank you, from the depths of my soul. I write this from a place I never could have dreamt of, without my best friend by my side, pushing me forward and pulling me along when I need help. I know she is going to change the world some day, that's just what she does. But, she has already forever changed mine and I have never been so grateful. I promise you, that I have her back just as much as she has had mine. So, thank you, again, for everything. Give Iz a kiss for me, and tell her thank you, too.

I cannot believe it’s been two whole years without you. Two whole years without hearing your laugh. 

You would absolutely love Florida. You would be in my spare bedroom, cause I know you wanted to live by the beach. 

I miss you so much. It gets hard to even be able to put into words. 

I love you so so much. 
Always yours, Mariah.

Oh hey, didn’t I tell you that I would make it?

Hannah and I at Blue Ridge Rock Fest :) we graduated from Warped Tour. Hannah didn’t love the camping but we did love the bands

Two years... I can't pretend to know how that feels for any of you. What I do know is that you would be (and I know you are) so proud of your girls. Above all of their impressive accomplishments, they are good humans, and that is something to be incredibly proud of.
Thank you for that <3

She did it. We all knew she could and would, but it’s HAPPENING. Congratulations, I know you are so so proud. 

Look Ma! I’m making it :)

Absolutely loving my clinical year and I’m two months away from becoming a doctor!

Got to visit my absolute best friends in Grenada again. I haven’t been that happy in a long time. 

And my sweet soulmate, Nellie. I don’t know what I would do without her. Seriously. I know you would know what I mean. 

….I’d love it if we made it…. 

Always with love, Riah

Hi Jo, me again.

I hope you are doing well and know how missed you are. The day is coming up, and I know it must be weighing on the girls, which means its weighing on us too. I cannot reiterate enough how well loved your daughters are. You did the most amazing job. Mariah talked me off a metaphorical ledge tonight (once again) and I have you to thank for that. I could not be more grateful. I wish I had had the chance to know the amazing woman that I know you are. I have solace in the fact that knowing them, means knowing you. I hope you're taking care of yourself up there. Just know, we've got your girls. 

Thank you, again. 

Jo,

I'm not sure where to begin. We've never met but I've heard a whole lot about you and the wonderful mother that you were. You raised such beautiful, kind daughters which I can only imagine are a reflection of yourself. I know they miss you dearly and I wish I had gotten the chance to meet you. Mariah is the most wonderful person that has ever entered my life, so thank you so much for raising her to be so kind and thoughtful. I would not be half the person I am today, if I never met your sweet sweet daughter. I know she misses you with everyday that passes. Keep watching over her, Jo. She could really your support. She is doing absolutely wonderful and you would be so proud. I know you ARE so proud, watching her from above. I am so proud of her too. Everything she does is for you.

Don't worry, I will keep her company until you can see her again one day.

With love, 
Victoria 

Found my journal when I was young and this was the first page. I was just talking to Amanda about this day recently. 
And I still listen to Hanson. They came on shuffle while I was driving my new (!!!!!!) car back to the house. Thought of you. Love you always. 

Hi Mom. I’m back in Georgia before I move for my clinical year. Moving from Grenada was hard. I miss it there so so much. I want you to meet all my friends that I made there and especially my boyfriend. You would love all of them. I miss you dearly. It’s hard being back without you. I love you.

Hi Mom,

I really do miss you. I waited every single second of my birthday to get your text, wishing me a happy birthday. And I knew it would never come. And at the end of the day, I still waited for it. I really just miss you. I want to tell you everything that’s happening with me. I want to share my life with you. I want you to be apart of my life. That was my plan. Always. I honestly find it hard to believe that you’re gone. I love you. 

Jo and I worked together on a few Film projects. Quirky and perceptive, she had a deadpan wit that was always refreshing and welcome. Being around so many people in the aforementioned industry that take themselves too seriously, Jo always brought a side that those in "the know" understood. Life is here to enjoy. Love your work and soak every bit of it up. But, leave room for the absurd. After all, those who love to laugh always laugh last. RIP, friend. 

I miss you! It’s 2022!! I want to tell you everything that’s going on with my new year and the progress I’m making, both in school and in life. I want you to meet my boyfriend and best friends that I’ve made in Grenada. Hannah and I miss and love you a whole lot. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. I just went to share EVERYTHING with you. I miss your kind and encouraging words. The way you support me no matter what. The way you listen and let me talk and how you respond with words of advice. I miss your voice and your warm love. Love you, Mom. 

Oh, how I miss you so much. And I know you would be so proud of me right now. I’m not looking forward to going back home and having to do it without you. But I’m going to be okay and do everything in my power to make you proud of me. I love and miss you.

Dear Jo,
What an amazing woman you must be. 
I know we didn’t know eachother, but I’ve heard so much about you. I just want you to know what an amazing daughter you raised.

 Mariah is the most kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and every other amazing adjective you could think of. Without you, the world would be void of an amazing human being who has and will save the lives of many (animal and human). 

She’s going to be an amazing veterinarian, in ways no one has thought of. She will be there for people when they need her the most, because that is what she is best at.

So thank you Jo, for leaving an amazing legacy and raising a woman who has given me hope when no one else has. I hope she sees the amazing things you have instilled in her. 

My dearest Aunt Jo, 
Anyone who knew you would say you were one of kind, loving, caring, always knew what to say. You spoke from the heart and from the most genuine place, would reach out and help others. You would see their light and could make them shine their brightest. You always had a movie, book, or music to recommend with great passion. Your laugh would fill a room and take over the mood. You took pride in your fried green tomatoes and French toast, telling me the secret to a good French toast is vanilla. Every Keanu Reeves movie I watch will always remind me of you. From porch talks to the sweetest sweet tea, thrift store finds and early morning dream talks, I am going to miss you dearly. Forever in my heart you will be. Loving you always, xoxo Amanda 

Jo was one of a kind! Always thinking about others,..  she was  kind , generous and  giving. I am shocked and saddened by her death. RIP My friend, you left many broken hearts!
         Jeannie Jones Mixson❤❤❤

Jo was very loved by my family. Jo changed my life in many different ways. I couldn’t think of any person who would like to clean a teenagers room especially mine but, Jo she did. Jo warmed my heart. ~Mackenzie Peavy We miss you Jo❤️!

We are so very saddened and in disbelief to find out Jo passed away.    She was such a blessing to our family.   We met Jo about  3 1/2 years ago and she worked at our house every Friday.  Jo was more than just a worker to us, she was also a friend.   She would often stay and eat supper with us and sit and talk to my grandma who is 95 years old.  Jo was always so kind and compassionate to my grandma and my grandma looked forward to seeing her every Friday.   Back in April, my grandma fell and busted her head open.  It of course was on a Friday and Jo arrived at our house and could hear my grandma yelling for help.  She had been laying on the floor for several hours.  Jo jumped the fence and went in our back door and called the ambulance.   She held my grandma in her arms until help arrived.  We will forever be thankful for Jo for finding my grandma and helping her that day.   Jo was so kind hearted and caring.  This world would be a better place if there would more people like Jo in it!  Friday’s at our house haven’t been the same in six weeks, we miss hearing Jo’s singing and her quirkiness!   Rest In Peace Jo.  We love and miss you!
Love,
Randall, Jennifer, Mackenzie, Mrs. Jones, Jeannie and all the doggies 

Back in high school when I was in marching band with Mariah and Hannah, Ms. Wilson would always come to our shows and take pictures. She was so proud when Mariah was chosen as drum major! I also remember hanging out at her house on weekends, chilling upstairs in the green bedroom with True Blood playing on DVD. I would be greeted by her gentle giant bull mastiff (I think his name was Max) who would bestow some drool on me. I know she was a dog lover and wasn't fazed by owning a dog who was bigger than her! 

I will also always remember the time Ms. Wilson drove me, Mariah and Noor all the way to South Carolina to see a Black Veil Brides show. We were obsessed with them at the time and she totally indulged us, patiently listening us discuss the wording of the little notes we made to give to the guitarists and staying late to take pictures of us with the band before taking us home. She was definitely the "cool mom" who let us be a little rebellious! Unlike some adults, she empathized with what it was like to be an emo teenager. And she raised two amazing, smart, independent young women. We will miss you, Jo.

Picture by Jo Wilson, April 2011.

I will miss this woman with all my heart. There's been so many times where I thought I'd give her a call, realizing I can't do that anymore. I will miss the snuggles, the movies, the fried green tomatoes. My mom taught me to love unconditionally and not to judge others. I love and miss her. Rest in peace, mom. 

Ms Wilson was always outspoken,  witty and artistic, She was fond of photography, and always shined a light on her two daughters on their important life moments. She made sure to take pictures on birthday and  football games, dances, plays and documented the moments that were essential in our lives. She was always  proud of her talented and genius daughters and their many friends, and she  supported and accepted all of our many failed high school relationships. I’m praying for the Wilson family and my heart goes out to her daughters during these times. She is an unforgettable, funny, brutally honest woman and I cherish the moments I was able to have with her. 

As my best friend’s mother, she was a huge part of my life growing up. She gave me my first birthday party invitation, my first sleepover was at her house, and she even took me to my first corn maze. She took photos of Mariah and I as kids and would share them as we grew, making sure we had memories to last a lifetime. She was a second mom to me and always made me feel like a part of the family. We love and miss you always, Ms. Wilson!! We know you’ll continue to be with us as we grow. May you rest in peace and paradise. 

She was the most wonderful and genuine person you would ever meet. I will miss my mom so much. I can’t imagine my life without her. I know she will always be proud of me and I hope I never disappoint her. I love you, Mom. 

OBITUARY

Jo Donna Wilson

December 15, 1962 – September 26, 2021

Snow's Memorial Chapel

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