Jo Ellen Stanley passes away

Jo Ellen Stanley,  Class of 1972, passed away Saturday, February 16.

Jo Ellen Stanley

She was born to Norman Stanley and Colleen Stanley.

Collette Stanley Melton, Class of 1970, is Jo Ellen’s sister.

Doris Stanley Urich, Class of 1947, is Jo Ellen’s aunt.

Jo Ellen’s obituary:

FAIRMONT — Jo Ellen Stanley, 64, of Francis Mine, Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at United Hospital Center. She was born in Fairmont on August 31, 1954, the daughter of Colleen Stanley of Swisher Hill, and the late Norman D. Stanley.

Jo Ellen was a 1972 graduate of Monongah High School, and later went on to work at Electronic Control Systems, Creative Labels, Infocision and Ruskin. She enjoyed listening to oldies music and watching WVU sports. Jo Ellen was a Baptist by faith and loved Jesus; she was a member of the Everson Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, Jo Ellen is survived by her daughter, Rachael Amalett; sister, Colette Melton; and grandson, Kobie Amalett-Griffey.

Jo Ellen is also survived by her aunts: Ruth Kramer, Doris Urich, Mary Ellen Haney and Mary Kramer; her two best friends: Paul Darway and John Anderson; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Norman A. Stanley; husband, David Cain; and canine companions: Pearl, Tag and Judy.

In keeping with her wishes, Jo Ellen was cremated.

Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont, on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m., with the memorial service starting at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Bob Tennant officiating.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.carpenterandford.com .