ROCKY MOUNT - Jo Ann McCullen Farmer, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born in Portsmouth, VA on May 29, 1958, she was the daughter of the late John Harold McCullen and Betty Ann Thomas McCullen. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Harold McCullen, Jr.
Jo Ann was known for her hospitality and her warm, generous spirit, and always had a helping hand to someone in need. She loved her Lord and Savior and had a special place in her heart for children. Jo Ann would often times provide gifts for Christmas to children who otherwise would have little. She was a loving companion, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
Jo Ann leaves behind to cherish her memory, companion of 33 years, Thomas Coley of Rocky Mount; son, John Thomas Coley, Jr. and wife, Catherine, of Rocky Mount; and daughters, Christie Crabtree and husband Ricky, of Roxboro, Pam Rich and husband Brandon, of Castalia, and Wendy Langley of KS. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great-grandson; brother, William Lee McCullen of Nashville; sisters, Carol Lynn Fenn of Pinetops, Helen McCullen Jackson of Elizabeth City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Carlyle Hall, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of her niece, Crystal Thompson, 1810 Temperance Hall, Rocky Mount, NC.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to NET Research Foundation, 321 Columbus Avenue, Suite SR, Boston MA 02116.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 10/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Joanne you will be dearly missed, gonna miss you at the mccullen ‘s reunions but you’re be with us. RIP cousin
I am going to miss Joann you are in a happy place you know I still remember when you and Debbie almost got my tial in trerouble about them boys at the window that night thank God my mom was awake that night tell my sister and mom I love them tell them all I love them now you and Debbie can talk
We will miss you so much! The boys said their favorite memories of her were spending time helping with her phone lol and playing with her! My favorite memories go way back from childhood you have always been family to us! Memories of sitting on the porch at carols remembering the good times we had with nanny and curt. We love u aunt JoJo always and forever
My thoughts and prayers go out to the McCullen family during this time of loss and sorrow. May God give you strength during this time. Love and prayers
I am so sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Pam, Wendy, Amber and Lilly… Please know that you girls are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you, Aunt Janice
I will miss my first cousin she is a very kind-hearted woman. You will be missed Joann I love you and miss you. Say hello to John Robert and Bobby for me and Uncle John ! I know you going home with God and going to be one of his angels !!
I miss you my dear friend.but God got another beautiful angel, until we meet again RIP
TO HELEN, MY SINCERE CONDOLANCES TO YOU ,ON THE PASSING OF YOUR SISTER.
You will truly be missed. You had one of the kindest hearts I knew. I will never forget your sweet smile. Go fly high on that mountain You can now rest in the arms of Jesus. Till we meet again my friend.
Joann was such a loving person !! She will be missed by many !! Fly high Joann !
So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
JoAnn will be missed by so so many. She was a very loving and caring person! I have known her since I was a child, and she had a heart of gold. Go rest high on that mountain till we meet again.
One awesome dear friend. Will miss that smile n our front porch talks. RIP JoAnn. God knows u were one hard working lady.
My memory of JoJo is of a bright happy little girl playing under the trees in Aunt Elsie’s yard while we barned tobacco. I know she will have a joyful reunion with all of our family who have gone before. My prayers for peace and comfort for all her family. God Bless you all.
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. The loss of a love one is truly something that we all regret. However, the bible bring us a hope and comfort us all. At 2 Corinthians 13,4 the God of all comfort who comforts us during all our trials. Also John 528,29 states all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection. Please read these scriptures with your bible while cherishing all the fond memories of your dear love one.
I am so very sorry to hear about Jo Ann passing. She was always such a joy to be around. Prayers to her family as she will surely be missed.
JoAnn you always had a special spirit about you. You never turned away anyone in need. I always have a place in my heart for lady friend. You are one in a million. I will miss you and love you always. Spread them wings and fly high friend.
To The Family I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Always remember God Loves you and he cares for you. May God comfort your family during this time of bereavement. ( Isaiah 4013, Isaiah 4113 ) jw.org
We would like to express to our deepest sympathy. Please know that the hearts of others are deeply touched by your loss. Take comfort in knowing that our loving heavenly father is near to those with a broken heart, and He will sustain you during this difficult time (Psalm 3418). You have our sincerest condolences.
In memory of Jo Ann McCullen Farmer, sandra moss lit a candle