of West Helena, AR
July 29, 1949 - February 4, 2022
Jo L. James, age 72 of West Helena, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Helena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1949 in Illinois to the late Graple Grantham Heathcock and Boyd Oliver Cheek.
She is survived by her two sons, Ivan Crabtree (Dana) and Timothy Crabtree (Laura); five grandchildren, Jonathan Crabtree, Timothy Mathias, Benjamin, Billy, and Debra; four sisters, Anita Dennis (James Box), Jackye Wilder (Joe), Cecilia Kerst (Paul), and Donna Anderson (Louie); two special nieces, Marie Scott and Meredith Miller (Brett); one special nephew, Michael Cheek (Jenny); a host of other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jay Cheek; two sisters, Trudy DePriest and Dorothy Parks.
A memorial service for Mrs. Jo James will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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9 Condolence(s)
Ralph Arthur Smith
Thursday, February 10, 2022
We went to Barton school and worked at the chemical plant together . Been knowing her most of my life. She was a very nice person. Rest In Peace Jo .â¤ï¸
Marie scott
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
I I love you aunt jo.
Love always you’re sweet pea
Crabtree Family in Kansas City
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Donna Cox (Mickie)
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
So sorry to hear of Jo's passing, I knew her for years, always had a quick smile and great sense of humor. Peace and blessings for her children
Donna& Louie Anderson
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Jo you were and are one of my favorite people in the whole world. Your love for others shined through.
Betty O’Pry
Monday, February 7, 2022
Prayers for the family!
Ann Von Kanel Stafford
Monday, February 7, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Jo’s death. We were in high school together and I remember her as a really sweet girl. My prayers go up for your family.
Stephanie Maxwell-Sandifer
Monday, February 7, 2022
Anita and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jo's passing, she was a wonderful person and friend. I had the pleasure of knowing Jo for a long time with work, bunko and good times all around.
Thoughts and prayers for you all, Jo will be greatly miss by all.
Love,
Stephanie
Evelyn Griffin
Monday, February 7, 2022
My thoughts and prayer are with Jo's family during this time. Jo and I were classmates at Barton and shared many laughs and good times together.