Joe McDonough Obituary Joe Ann B. McDonough Portsmouth - Joe Ann Bryant McDonough, 82, widow of John F. "Scotty" McDonough died October 15, 2014. She was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Callie and Fannie Bryant. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Beth Doloresco and husband Art of Scottsdale, AZ; John, Jr. and wife Alice of Hickory, NC; Michael and wife Johanna of Ruckersville, VA; Patrick and wife Cathy of Suffolk, VA and Gina Downs and husband Chuck of Lexington, SC, 17 loving grandchildren and 3 beautiful great-grandchildren. She was the preceded in death by her two brothers, Leslie Leon Bryant, Sr. of Portsmouth, VA and Donald Bryant, of Memphis, TN and her sister, Peggy Schmid of Merrillville, IN. She was a 1952 graduate of Maryview Hospital School of Nursing and retired from Maryview Behavioral Medicine Center. While she lived in Portsmouth Joe Ann was an active member of Church of the Resurrection. She took special delight in her grandchildren's activities and accomplishments. Her grandsons are honored to serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Sunday October 19 from 5:30 to 7 p. m. in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a. m. Monday October 20 in Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Burial will be Tuesday October 21 at 12 noon at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolence may be registered at bakerfoster.com. Joe McDonough Obituary (1932 - 2014) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Joe+Mc+Donough&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/joe-mcdonough-obituary?id=11131180 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Joe-Ann-B-McDonough/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Joe Ann Bryant McDonough, 82, passed away on 15 October 2014. She was predeceased by her siblings. Joe Ann is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and active in her church. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Visitation was held on 19 October at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on 20 October at Church of the Resurrection, Portsmouth. Burial took place on 21 October at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. ## The Edited Obituary Portsmouth - Joe Ann Bryant McDonough, 82, widow of John F. "Scotty" McDonough died 15 October 2014. She was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Callie and Fannie Bryant. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Beth Doloresco and husband Art of Scottsdale, AZ; John Jr. and wife Alice of Hickory, NC; Michael and wife Johanna of Ruckersville, VA; Patrick and wife Cathy of Suffolk, VA and Gina Downs and husband Chuck of Lexington, SC, 17 loving grandchildren and 3 beautiful great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Leslie Leon Bryant Sr. of Portsmouth, VA and Donald Bryant of Memphis, TN and her sister, Peggy Schmid of Merrillville, IN. She was a 1952 graduate of Maryview Hospital School of Nursing and retired from Maryview Behavioral Medicine Center. While she lived in Portsmouth, Joe Ann was an active member of Church of the Resurrection. She took special delight in her grandchildren's activities and accomplishments. Her grandsons are honored to serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Sunday 19 October from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday 20 October in Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Burial will be Tuesday 21 October at 12 noon at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Joe Ann Bryant McDonough | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 82 years | | Birth | 1932; Lynchburg, VA | | Death | 15 October 2014; Portsmouth, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Joe Ann Bryant McDonough | Decedent | Portsmouth, VA | | John F. Scotty McDonough | Predeceased Spouse | --- | | Callie Bryant | Parent | Lynchburg, VA | | Fannie Bryant | Parent | Lynchburg, VA | | Beth Doloresco | Child | Scottsdale, AZ | | Art Doloresco | Spouse of Child | Scottsdale, AZ | | John McDonough Jr. | Child | Hickory, NC | | Alice McDonough | Spouse of Child | Hickory, NC | | Michael McDonough | Child | Ruckersville, VA | | Johanna McDonough | Spouse of Child | Ruckersville, VA | | Patrick McDonough | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Cathy McDonough | Spouse of Child | Suffolk, VA | | Gina Downs | Child | Lexington, SC | | Chuck Downs | Spouse of Child | Lexington, SC | | Leslie Leon Bryant Sr. | Predeceased Sibling | Portsmouth, VA | | Donald Bryant | Predeceased Sibling | Memphis, TN | | Peggy Schmid | Predeceased Sibling | Merrillville, IN | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Joe Ann Bryant McDonough was 82 years old at the time of her death. 2. She was a 1952 graduate of Maryview Hospital School of Nursing. 3. Joe Ann retired from Maryview Behavioral Medicine Center. 4. While living in Portsmouth, she was an active member of Church of the Resurrection. 5. Joe Ann took special delight in her grandchildren's activities and accomplishments.