Jo-Ann McRae's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Jo-Ann McRae

February 5, 1937 - August 2, 2025 (88 years old)

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Jo-Ann McRae's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Howell Funeral Home & Crematory

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Jo-Ann McRae

February 5, 1937 - August 2, 2025 (88 years old)

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Jo-Ann McRae Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jo-Ann McRae of Goldsboro, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 88, on August 2, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jo-Ann McRae or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Jo-Ann find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ken McRae; her parents, Joe Keleher and Hazel Keleher; and her sister Billand Hazel Haire. She is survived by: her daughters, Debby Hickey, Kim Pohlig (Ken) and Vanessa Cook (Danny); and her grandchildren, Rebekah Hickey, Eric Hickey (Kendra), Hunter Fletcher and Nathaniel Pohlig.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (3888 US-70, Princeton, NC 27569).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Howell Funeral Home & Crematory



Fri

Sep 05

Graveside service

10:00 AM

Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
3888 US-70, Princeton, NC 27569

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