Jo Gayle Stambaugh's Obituary
Jo Gayle Stambaugh age 88, of Lewes, DE passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Cadia Renaissance Rehabilitation Healthcare, in Millsboro, DE. She was born on January 21, 1936, in Austin, TX, daughter of the late Edwin Joseph and Willie A Joseph.
Mrs. Stambaugh was preceded in death by her husband John R. Stambaugh in 2017, her son John R. Stambaugh, Jr in 1986, her in-laws Dr. Ervin L. Stambaugh in 1988 and Margaret Rhodes Stambaugh in 1988.
A homemaker most of her life, she thoroughly enjoyed travelling, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and spending family time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, B. Gayle Messick of Lewes, DE, and her son Ray G. Richardson of Vermont; a grandson, Christopher Ryan; and 8 great grandchildren.
All Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Delaware SPCA Sussex Chapter, 22918 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947
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