Jo Ann Juday

Jo Ann (Elliott) Juday age 71 of Eaton, Ohio left this earth to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence. Born on August 9, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James R. & Lelia M. (Anderson) Elliott. Jo Ann was a member of the Cornerstone Grace Church in Eaton and had attended Bible Study Fellowship in Richmond, IN for over 40 years serving as a children’s leader. She was a Boy Scout Leader in Eaton for several years. Member of the Republican Ladies of Preble County. She was a skilled seamstress and a talented interior decorator. She loved sewing, crocheting and gardening. Loved to read books that were about serving the Lord Jesus Christ and Christian living. She would always share the Gospel of Faith. In addition to serving her Lord, she loved her family. She left a legacy of faith to her family and friends. She never met a stranger. As a faithful wife, she had cared for her husband for over 17 years.

 Preceded in death by husband: Jerry M. Juday in 2013. Son: Jesse Reynolds in 1973; Grandson: Jacob Craft in 2015; great grandson: Lane Pipenger in 2003; Sisters: Vickie Elliott; Jeanne Wilson and Jayme Webb.

 Survivors include: Children: Kimberly Jo & Nicholas Craft of West Alexandria, OH; Rodney Michael & Sheri Reynolds of Eaton, OH; and Lelia Marianne "Annie" & Tad Pipenger of New Paris, OH; Grandchildren: Adam (Danielle) Craft, Holden (Caitlin) Craft, Nathan (Haley) Craft, Abigail (Jonathan) Mast, Hosanna (Tyler) Thobe, Seth (Kaitlyn) Craft, Justus Craft, Noble Craft, Michaela (Danny) Couch, Megan (Cody) Merritt, Moriah (Hunter) Delk, Mckenzie (Deveon) Jordan, Jesse Reynolds, Julia Reynolds, M. Scottie (Amy) Pipenger, James Pipenger, Kenneth (Kateland) Pipenger, and Hayley (Drew) Cole. Great Grandchildren: Adam Craft Jr., Natalie Craft, Timothy Craft, Esther Craft, Elsa Craft, Liam Craft, Owen Craft, Macy Craft, Alexander Mast, Henry Mast, Katie-Jo Mast, Theodore Mast, Lacie Hines, Aria Couch, Caden Delk, Jaxon Delk, Samuel Delk, Haley Pipenger, Presley Pipenger, Raya Pipenger, Kayden Pipenger, Lyric Pipenger, Grayson Cole, Cooper Cole; Sisters: Judy & Larry Wilson of Grand Prairie, TX. and Jenny & JDee Richardson of Arlington, TX. Many Nephews, Nieces and Cousins.

 The Family will receive friends on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Cornerstone Grace Church – 1307 East Main Street – Eaton, OH. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:30 P.M. at the church with Pastor Steve Whalen officiating. Interment will be in Spring Lawn Cemetery – New Paris, OH.

 Memorial contributions may be made to America Cancer Society – Susan G. Komen Fund. Online condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc.