Jo Ann Trent Linville Miller, of Barboursville, West Virginia.
“Jesus said” Come to me. all you who labor, and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. The gates of Heaven opened and the trumpets sounded on September 5, 2002 to welcome our loved one home to be with her Lord. after a long and courageous bout with cancer. As she ascended into Heaven, she was greeted by her earthly Mother and Father Pearl and John Trent; as well as other loved ones and friends. She was their only child. A 1954 graduate of Duval High School, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Charleston University, and a Masters degree in Administration from Marshall, plus and additiona142 hours which included a Reading Certification. She was a member of W VEA and NEA, retiring from the Lincoln Co. Board of Education with 30 years service. She was a Baptist by faith and enjoyed going to many different churches. Her spirit and love of family live on in her daughters, Glenda Clark and husband Rocky of Alkol, and Trena Jones and husband Tim of Manassas, VA. 2 sons, Johnny Linville of Yawkey, and Bruce Linville and wife Debbie of Hamlin. 6 Grandchildren, Clint Clark, of Columbus, Trent Linville of Colorado, Tracey Stratton of Connecticut, Dody Eary of Nellis, Sarah Jackson of Barboursville and Kayla Linville of Hamlin. One Step-Grandson, Chris Jones of Tyler, Texas. 5 Great Grandchildren, Alex, Emily and Ben Stratton of Connecticut, Katie Clark of Columbus, and Kelsey Jackson of Bazboursville. Special cousin, Joy Eggers of Lucasville, Ohio. Several other special cousins and friends., whom she loved dearly and Caregiver: Brenda Markus of Hamlin.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Kenneth Bell and Rev. Mark Terry officiating. Burial will be held in the Orehazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Saturday at the funeral home.