72 years of Jo stories, 1954 to 2026

“We were friends for decades. I still remember my feeling of awe seeing her beautiful velvet wedding dress. We raised our kids together, visited Jo and Rich at Lake George, spent many happy times as family friends. One summer she asked me if I would send our older son to a program she'd found for Rob, and it turned out to be wonderful. Our son discovered that he was a hands-on learner and it changed his educational experience for the better. We shared so many good times and good laughs. I last spoke with Jo a few months ago. We'll miss her.”

“I met Jo when I was 5 or 6 . She was a student of my Mother's in Education at Towson State College ( back then ) My mother as a family friend of the Wrays had introduced Jo to Richard as Richard was single and she thought Jo and Richard would be compatible . So they obviously were and had just begun dating and we all went to Longwood Gardens near Chadds Ford Pa one spring day . That day I was exploring (in my Sears pants suit. Oh so 1971!! )While exploring I fell and stopped myself by landing in to a garden of cactus plants . I was miserable !!!!! I remember Jo running over and comforting me and trying to help me get the pricks loose from my hands and knees . After that day the engagement ensued and they were married on Christmas Eve I believe the same year . Visiting with Jo and Richard and eventually Rob was a frequent activity for all of us . Jo was kind enough to make doll clothes for my bride doll and allow me carte blanche to all the interesting typewriters in the basement to use during visits to their Reisterstown home . It was lovely that she and Richard were able to spend time with my Mom at Broadmead . They were there for each other ! RIP Jo you were so special , always a deep thinker with a great laugh .”

“I always think of Mrs. Jo as a "goofy calm" for Mr. Wray. He seems to worry a lot and she kinda laughs at everything and calms him a bit ☺️. Keep laughing up in heaven Mrs. Jo so that Mr. Wray can hear you! 😄”