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Imre "Jo" Broome Shively
d. March 11, 2008
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Imre Jo Broome Shively, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
Jo, as she was known locally, was born in Schoolfield, a mill town built by Dan River, Inc., which is now a part of Danville, Virginia.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents; father Joe Thomas Broome, her mother Imre Taylor Cooper Broome, and her dear and precious oldest son Thomas Moyer Shively.
Jo is survived by Broaddus Moyer Shively, her husband of nearly 54 years; her dear youngest son Dr. Joseph Landon Shively, a professor at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; his wife Victoria Demaree Shively whom Jo loved as a daughter; her perfect and special grandson Robert Landon Shively; her beloved only sister Barbara Lee Broome Hardy Hamner; four aunts, Louise Cathryne Broome Wentz of Danville, Nancy Jane Cooper Bailey of Anaheim Hills, California, Tillie Ramsey Cooper of Rocky Mount, and Mary McCarthy Cooper of Peabody, Massachusetts; nieces, Elizabeth Ann Shively Rutherfoord (William Hamilton) of Roanoke, Denise Rebecca Hardy, Lee Imre Hardy (and special friend Timothy Gibson), and Barbara Neal Hardy Meyer (Frank Lovell) of Danville; and exchange student and special family friend Gianpiero Repole of Hong Kong, China.
Jo grew up in the Brosville section of Pittsylvania County where she attended Brosville High School and upon graduating in 1950, she entered and graduated from Mary Washington College with a degree in Education. After marrying in 1954, she and Broaddus moved to Blacksburg where he completed his college studies at Virginia Tech. During this time Jo taught second and third grades at Mt. Tabor School. After leaving Blacksburg, they moved to Rocky Mount, and for the next 30 years she taught Social Studies at Franklin County High School. She was very proud of her students and was held in high esteem by both her students and her fellow teachers. Jo was a long-time member of the Rocky Mount Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Jo’s favorite hobbies were cooking and needlepointing. She will long be remembered for her delicious foods served on beautiful china at elegant dinner parties.
In addition to her gourmet cooking, her beautiful needlepoint pillows, handbags, and framed pictures reflect her special talents. She was especially proud of her Fabergé Eggs bell pull done in petit point, the smallest needlepoint stitch. Most important in her life outside of God, family, and friends was being active in the Democratic Party. Serving on federal, state, and local committees, she worked all her adult life to elect Democrats including Governor Charles Robb and most recently Senator Jim Webb. At the 2008 Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Richmond, Jo was honored with the Grass Roots Award for the Fifth District of Virginia. Her dedication to the Democratic Party caused many to feel she was the epitome of the term “Yellow Dog”.
The family is most appreciative of the care given by special friends, Valerie and Fred Taylor; and caregivers, Megan Hunt, Irma Preston, Shirley Thomas, the Hospice Team, as well as many acts of kindness shown by all during Jo’s lengthy illness.
Donations may be made to the Rocky Mount Christian Church Sound System Fund, 120 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
The Rev. Jody A. Johnson will officiate at a memorial service to be held at the Rocky Mount Christian Church on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The interment will be private.
Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008 with her family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
www.florafuneralservice.com
Jo, as she was known locally, was born in Schoolfield, a mill town built by Dan River, Inc., which is now a part of Danville, Virginia.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents; father Joe Thomas Broome, her mother Imre Taylor Cooper Broome, and her dear and precious oldest son Thomas Moyer Shively.
Jo is survived by Broaddus Moyer Shively, her husband of nearly 54 years; her dear youngest son Dr. Joseph Landon Shively, a professor at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; his wife Victoria Demaree Shively whom Jo loved as a daughter; her perfect and special grandson Robert Landon Shively; her beloved only sister Barbara Lee Broome Hardy Hamner; four aunts, Louise Cathryne Broome Wentz of Danville, Nancy Jane Cooper Bailey of Anaheim Hills, California, Tillie Ramsey Cooper of Rocky Mount, and Mary McCarthy Cooper of Peabody, Massachusetts; nieces, Elizabeth Ann Shively Rutherfoord (William Hamilton) of Roanoke, Denise Rebecca Hardy, Lee Imre Hardy (and special friend Timothy Gibson), and Barbara Neal Hardy Meyer (Frank Lovell) of Danville; and exchange student and special family friend Gianpiero Repole of Hong Kong, China.
Jo grew up in the Brosville section of Pittsylvania County where she attended Brosville High School and upon graduating in 1950, she entered and graduated from Mary Washington College with a degree in Education. After marrying in 1954, she and Broaddus moved to Blacksburg where he completed his college studies at Virginia Tech. During this time Jo taught second and third grades at Mt. Tabor School. After leaving Blacksburg, they moved to Rocky Mount, and for the next 30 years she taught Social Studies at Franklin County High School. She was very proud of her students and was held in high esteem by both her students and her fellow teachers. Jo was a long-time member of the Rocky Mount Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Jo’s favorite hobbies were cooking and needlepointing. She will long be remembered for her delicious foods served on beautiful china at elegant dinner parties.
In addition to her gourmet cooking, her beautiful needlepoint pillows, handbags, and framed pictures reflect her special talents. She was especially proud of her Fabergé Eggs bell pull done in petit point, the smallest needlepoint stitch. Most important in her life outside of God, family, and friends was being active in the Democratic Party. Serving on federal, state, and local committees, she worked all her adult life to elect Democrats including Governor Charles Robb and most recently Senator Jim Webb. At the 2008 Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Richmond, Jo was honored with the Grass Roots Award for the Fifth District of Virginia. Her dedication to the Democratic Party caused many to feel she was the epitome of the term “Yellow Dog”.
The family is most appreciative of the care given by special friends, Valerie and Fred Taylor; and caregivers, Megan Hunt, Irma Preston, Shirley Thomas, the Hospice Team, as well as many acts of kindness shown by all during Jo’s lengthy illness.
Donations may be made to the Rocky Mount Christian Church Sound System Fund, 120 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
The Rev. Jody A. Johnson will officiate at a memorial service to be held at the Rocky Mount Christian Church on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The interment will be private.
Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008 with her family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
www.florafuneralservice.com
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