Jo Anne Gillette Thomas's obituary , Passed away on August 30, 2026 in Chesapeake, Virginia

Jo Anne Gillette Thomas

April 22, 1950 - August 30, 2026 (76 years old)

Chesapeake, Virginia

Jo Anne Gillette Thomas's obituary , Passed away on August 30, 2026 in Chesapeake, Virginia

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R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory

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Jo Anne Gillette Thomas

April 22, 1950 - August 30, 2026 (76 years old)

Chesapeake, Virginia

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Jo Anne Gillette Thomas Obituary

Jo Anne Gillette Thomas (Chesapeake, Virginia), born on April 22, 1950, passed away on August 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jo Anne Gillette Thomas to show support.

She was predeceased by: her son Jarrette T. Campbell, II; her husband Howard J. "Buz" Thomas; her parents, Howard Gillette and Anne Gillette; her brother Tom Gillette (Toni); and her brother-in-law Ron Larson.

She is survived by: her granddaughter Heather Quinlan (Kevin); her great grandchildren, Sully and Brooke; her sister Pat Larson; her nieces and nephews, Mike (Eleanor), Anne Marie (Riz), David (Emily), Greg (Sara) and Britt (Jennifer); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Claire, Alex, James, Jack, Benjamin, Ryan, Annabelle, Samuel, Wren, Mia, Abby, Emmy, Adam, Katie, Samantha, Tommy and Elizabeth; and her close friend William Caelen.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Creation United Methodist Church (4320 Bruce Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jarrette T. Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o New Creation United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory



Fri

Sep 04

Visitation

New Creation United Methodist Church
4320 Bruce Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321

Fri

Sep 04

Funeral service

New Creation United Methodist Church
4320 Bruce Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321

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