Jo Anne Weeks Lowder

Jo Anne Weeks Lowder of Fayetteville, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26th, 2024, hand in hand with her beloved son.

Jo Anne was born on November 13th, 1937, and had a charisma for life that left everyone with a smile. She valued spending time with her son, grandsons, and great grandchildren; she especially enjoyed watching her grandsons play sports. She had a heart of service that was highlighted through her volunteerism with St. Paul’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, Fayetteville High School Class of 1956, Operational Inasmuch, and her time dedicated to our service men and women.

Jo Anne graduated from Fayetteville High School, before attending Waco Business School. She began her career at James Connally Air Force Base, before being transferred to Pope Air Force Base. In 1991, Ms. Lowder became the first secretary to the Commanding General of the newly activated USA Special Forces Command (Airborne). In September 2000, she returned to the Joint Special Operations Command as the Administrative Assistant to the Commanding General. During her career, Ms. Lowder received numerous awards and recognition including, but not limited to; Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, Superior Civilian Service Awards, and the Special Act Award and Time Off Awards.

She was a cherished Mom, Nana, cousin, “Aunt JoJo”, “Jo”, “Auntie Angel”, cousin and friend to many. The impact that she left on everyone she interacted with will be felt for generations to come.

She is survived by her son Roy L. Lowder and his wife Cynthia of Parkton, grandchildren RJ Lowder (Kimberly) of Parkton, Jacob Lowder (Amber) of Clayton, and great grandchildren Kyree, Riley, Legacy and Cam.

She is also survived by her brother, James K. Weeks (Sally) of Greensboro, nieces Sally Eden Meres of Winston-Salem, Ashley Stabolitis (George) of Winston-Salem, and great nieces/nephew, Katie Meres, John Stabolitis and Victoria Stabolitis of Winston-Salem. Special cousins include Lois Weeks Black of Fayetteville, and Linda Sue Weeks Pinkston of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband William Lowder, her oldest son Thom Lowder and her parents, Nick and Stella Weeks.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Sunday, August 4, 2024 12:30pm at St. Pauls in the Pines Episcopal Church. A Memorial Service and burial of the ashes will follow at 1:30pm, with Father John Fraser officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Jo Anne Weeks Lowder to St. Paul’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, 1800 St. Paul Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

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