Jo Rickman Corn
January 18, 1935 ~ December 5, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jo Rickman Corn, 72, of Asheville, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at her home.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John Arthur and Ruth Elizabeth Mull Rickman. She was retired from Buncombe County where she served as an assistant clerk of court and was a member of Zephyr Hills Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Christy Reason and her husband Keith of Candler; a brother, John David Rickman, wife Madeline and daughter Julie of Biloxi, MS; niece, Ressie Toland of Greensboro and nephew, Danny Rickman of Candler.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Danny Gasperson officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 505 East Blvd., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28203.
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Christy & Keith: I am so shocked to hear of your mother’s passing. I really am sorry for your loss. Jo was a very special person and a friend to all who met her. She was always so welcoming and I really enjoyed having lunch with her. I know the pain of losing a mother and I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My Prayers and Thoughs are with you and your family. Sincerely, Tammy Case, Estate’s Office
Christy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful person. I really enjoyed talking with her and Ruth every evening at GreenTree years ago. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christy and John David and Family, The family members are dwindling. Mary and I are the only first cousins you have left David and vice versa. We were shocked to hear about Jo Ella and I remember when she was born. We are never ready to lose our loved ones and the only comfort has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of those who care. We are thinking of you and will hold you in our prayers. Zunita and Joe Clark
Christy, John David, and Family, We were shocked to hear about Jo Ella. The years have rolled by in such a hurry. You are in our thoughts and prayers and I hope in some small way it does help to know others do care. May Our Lord Hold You Closely In His Arms! Mary
Christy,
I wish you could have been in the hallway outside your classroom to hear the sweet and caring thoughts of your children when I talked with them this morning! I hope it helps a little to know that others care and love you at this most difficult time in your life. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Your children and your friends at school will be here when you are ready to come back. You are strong so I know that, as hard as it may be, you will get through the days and weeks ahead of you.
Take care; you are loved!
Susan Knox, School Counselor
Leicester Elementary School
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Christy, Keith and family, I was so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. I really enjoyed our day at Billy Graham’s Library in October. I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with her on our Thanksgiving luncheon but we did get to speak with each other. I have always enjoyed being around Jo. She was a fine woman and I know she loved you with all her heart. My Prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Judy
David/Cristy and families.
I was so shocked to hear the bad news. As you guys may or may not know Jo and I grew up togather. As time went by other things kept the families apart. In the last few years I had once again close to Jo and we had dinner a couple of times. My prayers and thoughts are with youall. Wil see you tonight. In HIM bill
I was the activity assistant for Jo’s mother Ruth at Greentree Ridge. I remember how much Jo loved her family and supported them. To her family, I offer up all my prayers and best wishes. May God comfort you in this time of loss, but also know that she is now with the angels.
Christy,Keith,David and family,
When God looked over at Jesus on Wednesday and said it’s time to go and get my child Jo, he gathered up the angels and swept to her side and said it’s time to go home to Heaven. And in a single breath she left this earth to take her next breath in Heaven. Oh what a glorious time she and Ms. Ruth, Mr. John and other loved ones must be having today. I like to think they are kicking up gold dust on the streets of gold. And enjoying each others mansion. But most important she has seen Jesus. The one who died for her. I thank God for having the privilege of crossing paths with such a beautiful person as Jo. Her family meant the world to her. And I know that Heaven will be sweeter once you all arrive.God bless each of you as you face the coming days. Know that my prayers will be with each of you, and I love you from the depths of my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. I worked with Jo years ago and knew her to be a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
Ny thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. I worked with Jo years ago and knew to be a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
I have known Jo for many years. She was a great friend and wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Christy and Keith, I am so sorry about the loss of Jo. She was a wonderful person and it’s hard to lose her. God bless you at this sorrowful time.
Dear Christy and David, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember seeing her just a few times when I was a little girl, and she always was kind to me. Unfortunately, I have not seen her or either of you for many years. But I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you.
Last time I saw Jo was at Gertie’s funeral and we had a good old time talking about the good old days. I remember when I was a little girl and she always had time for me. I am sorry for your loss but I am sure that you have wonderful memories of Jo. She will be kept alive by those memories and if you can smile when you remember her, she would love that.
Dear Christy, David and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Jo Ella. I have fond memories of your family when we went to church together and the years since. Christy,your mother was so proud of you and always sharing things about you when I saw her. I am so happy you have your husband to lean on during this time. We know where Jo Ella is and I’m sure there was a great reunion where she arrived in Heaven. The neat thing is we will see her again.May this help comfort you as you go through these tough times. Just remember, He is the Great Comforter. My love and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless!
Nancy Randall
Christy, Keith, and family…I am so sorry to hear of your mom passing. Jamie called this morning to let me know. I have such fond memories of Jo and will miss her with you. I have missed being there this summer so I know how quickly things can change. Take each day for its blessings!
Love, Ann Morgan
Christy and Keith, I didn’t know your mom but I do know your dad and he has always spoken highly of her, about how wonderfully she raised you to be the good person you are. Loosing a parent at any time is hard but at this time of year it can be even harder. I know this from personal experience, I lost one parent on Christmas Eve and the other on New Year’s Eve. You just have to keep your faith in our Lord and know we’ll see them again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Brown Family
Karen, Mike,Kevin and Jessica
I took care of Jo’s mother when she was at Greentree Ridge. I always looked forward to Jo and Christy coming in every afternoon. She was a wonderful woman and I have thought of her many times over the years. I still have a Christmas present that she gave me years ago and will treasure it now more than ever.
Christy my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you the strenght and blessings you need during this time and during the holidays.
Junior West and Family
Dear Christy,I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I remember her from when I worked at Greentree. She was such a wonderful woman. I know that she will missed by all those who knew her. She touched so many people in so many different ways. God Bless and keep you and your family. Lisa Sorrells and Family