of Little Rock, AR
February 12, 1943 - March 17, 2020
Annette "Jo" Aley, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 17, 2020. She was born to the late Lloyd and Norma Hardin on February 12, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jo is remembered as a kind-hearted and generous woman. She offered comfort, care and friendship to many over her lifetime.
Her generous nature extended to her career path of working for the Arkansas Department of Human Services- which she retired from in January of 2014. While she worked for DHS, the project she was most passionate about was their annual toy drive that serves Arkansas foster children.
She was extremely crafty and could do anything from cake decorating to painting. She also loved to bowl, garden, and spend time playing the slots at the casinos.
Along with her parents, Annette is preceded in death by her first husband, James Augustine; sons, Patrick Aley and Randy Aley; step-son, Gary Aley; brother, Jeff Hardin; and sister, Carol Carroll.
She is survived by her partner of over 30 years, Roy West; children, Amberle (Scott) Moody, Ronald Aley and Billie Jo Helsel; grandson that she raised as her own, Charlie Aley; Roy's children, Mike West and Beth West; sisters, Mary Louise Baker, Linda Johnson and Letha Fullbright; grandchildren, Jeremy (Tori) Folsom, Chelsea Folsom, Charlie Aley, Lucas Freeman, and Zachary West; great-grandchildren, Izak, Braden and Nathan along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations in Jo's memory may be made to:
Arkansas DHS Christmas/Foster Child Fund
Attn: DCFS CFO
PO Box 1437 Slot S561
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437
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9 Condolence(s)
Janice Dicus
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Amberle, Billie Jo and Ronny
I know this is a little late, but wanted to let you know you are all in my prayers, you all were awsome children for your Mom, we all have beautiful memories from Larch Place.Love and big hugs to each of you.
May God Bless
Janice Dicus
Cherylon
Friday, March 20, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. What an incredible woman! My heart is happy when I think of her passion for the toy drive. RIP you sweet lady
Darlene McClendon
Friday, March 20, 2020
My prayers are with you all. Ms Jo was the sweetest lady on earth she was just like a mom to me. Rest on beautiful lady
JoLynn Lyons
Friday, March 20, 2020
Rest In Love
Angela Snow
Friday, March 20, 2020
Amberle,
Sending prayers for comfort and peace. Much love,
Angela Snow
Darlene McClendon
Thursday, March 19, 2020
This may be late but I just found out and I want you all to know I loved this lady like she was my second mom and I know she will truly be missed my heart is heavy but may she Rest In Peace and my prayers are with you all
Connie and Jerry West
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Prayers! Jo will be missed. She was a kind hearted woman and would do anything to help you.
Jim Price
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Praying for you and your family.
Agnes A Beck
Thursday, March 19, 2020
I always loved Aunt Jo. I don't know if anyone else can relate to this but EVERY time I hear Peter Paul & Mary, I think of her. I remember crying to it on the drive all the way to upstate NY when we moved from Arkansas in 1974. I hope everyone who knew her will be as lucky as I am to carry sick a vivid and tangible memory. RIP and say Hi to Mom & Dad!