Mary Jo Vessell
June 29, 1940 ~ September 19, 2026
Resided in: Jacksonville, FL
MARY JO VESSELL went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 19, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida which was also her birthplace.
She is predeceased by her mother, Myrtice Townsend; father, Robert Townsend and brother, Robert Townsend, Jr.
She leaves behind a sister, Gladys McLean and brother, Roy Townsend. Children: Lynn (Jackie) Weathers, Karen (Bill) Bender, Debbie (Greg) Darnell and Lori Storey. Grandchildren: Melissa Moncrief, Monica (LK) Wilson, Gerald (Carrie) Gilmore, Amy (Travis) Hodge, Clinton (Michelle) Darnell, Tawnya Darnell (JD), Jason Storey and Adam Jackson. Great grandchildren: Matthew (Alyssa) Moncrief, Mackenzie (James) Wartluft, Brooke Wilson, Kyler (Crystal) Gilmore, Riley Hodge, Reid Hodge, Hollyn Hodge, Gregory Darnell, Brantley Smith, Paisleigh Smith, Dylan (Brittany) Storey and Enoch Jackson. Great-great grandchild: Braxton Moncrief. She also has many nieces and one nephew whom she loved dearly.
A private graveside service is planned for a later date.
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You were the gentle voice in every storm, The steady hands that kept our hearts warm. With every smile and every embrace, You filled our lives with love and grace.
Your stories linger in quiet air, Your wisdom follows me everywhere. Though time moves on and seasons change, My love for you will still remain.
I miss your laughter, soft and bright, The way you made the darkest days feel light. Yet even now, when I close my eyes, I see your love in sunsets and skies.
You may be gone from my sight today, But never from my heart will you drift away. For the lessons you taught and the love you gave are treasures no passage of time can take.
Until we meet again someday above, I’ll carry your memory, your strength, your love. And though my tears may sometimes fall, You’ll forever be my grandmother, my angel, my all.
❤️ In loving memory of my grandmother whose love continues to guide every step. ❤️
You left this world so quietly, like the setting sun at the close of day, but the love you gave remains with me, guiding my heart along the way.
I miss your voice, your gentle smile, the comfort found within your embrace. Though I can no longer see you, I still feel the warmth of your grace.
The lessons you taught, the faith you lived, the kindness you gave so freely, have become a part of who I am, a gift that stays within me deeply.
There are days my heart still aches, and tears fall without warning or reason, but I thank God for every memory, for every precious moment and season.
I find comfort knowing you’re at peace, resting in God’s loving care above. And until we meet again someday, I’ll carry you with me in love.
You may be gone from my sight, Granny, but never from my heart. Your love is woven into my soul, and there it will never depart.
❤️ Forever loved, forever missed, forever remembered.
Mark Sellers, Mrs Mary was a wonderful lady who loved Jesus with all her heart. She will truly be missed! Condolences and joy to the family. Although she will be missed here on earth, you can find comfort in knowing that she is home with Jesus.