Mrs. Jo Peeples

Mrs. Jo Peeples, 89, passed away on November 21, 2024, at her home in West Point. Mrs. Jo was born August 29, 1935, in McAdams, MS, the daughter of the late Emmett and Thelma Opal Hodges Adcock. After the untimely death of Mr. Emmett, Mrs. Thelma married Mr. Bill Ramage and Mrs. Jo considered Mr. Bill as the gentleman that raised her from an early age. Mrs. Jo married Tom Burl Peeples on January 19, 1980, and he passed away on July 15, 1995. For many years Mrs. Jo was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Point where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In her later years, she joined and enjoyed going to Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Jo enjoyed sharing her faith with others, and preparing for and taking mission trips. She retired from Babcock and Wilcox where she worked for a number of years as a bender's assistant. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, and bird watching. Mrs. Jo was not one to sit idle. After retirement from Babcock and Wilcox, and because of her love of flowers, Mrs. Jo went to work with Flowers by Shirley. Mrs. Jo had such a love for others, that she could often be counted on to sit with and care for the elderly, a ministry that she was passionate about. In addition to her parents and step-father, Mrs. Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Tom Burl Peeples; her sister, Mrs. Emmie Fulgham; and her niece, Mrs. Sheila Freeman Love. Visitation will be Monday, November 25, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 A.M. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 A.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Towery officiating and assisted by Reverend Chris Hunnicutt. Graveside services will be held from West Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery near Eupora, MS at 2:00 P.M. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include three step-sons: Lonnie Peeples (Marilyn), Larry Peeples, and Jeff Peeples (Faye) all of West Point; Nieces, Tammy Fowler of West Point, Crystal Freeman of West Point, Shana Smith (Josh) of Georgia, Danielle Whitaker (Derrick) of Georgia, Stephanie Davidson (Nekeyo) of West Point, Makala Freeman of West Point, Tori Davidson of West Point and Athena Peeples Donald (Allen) of West Point; Nephews, Lydal Bigham (Aletha) of Caledonia, Johnathan Bigham (April) of Alabama, Kevin Freeman of Caledonia, Richard Moore (Mary) of Pheba, Markist Thomas (Makayla) of Texas, Kolban Hogan of West Point, and Colin Davidson of West Point. Pallbearers will be Kolban Hogan, Nekeyo Davidson, Jeremy Latty, Doug Arick, Kevin Freeman, and Reverend Chris Hunnicutt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Her Caregivers, McKenzie Bond and Madison Latty, Former Co-Workers at Babcock and Wilcox, Her many friends at Faith Baptist Church, and the Nurses and Staff at North Mississippi Medical Center Home Health Care and Hospice. Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 3695 Church Hill Road, West Point, MS 39773. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Jo Peeples

August 29, 1935 - November 21, 2024