Glenda "Jo" Jahn

Glenda “Jo” Jahn passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the age of 82.  She was born in Memphis Tennessee on February 3, 1937 to James and Dythal George.  She is survived by her daughters, Gail Godwin and Donna (Darryl) Godwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jahn, daughter, Jeanie Godwin, and grandson, James “Barney” Forsyth. Jo had a large loving family that she talked about often and would bring a big smile to her face as she told loving stories of her siblings and their childhood adventures.  Her surviving brothers and sisters, Carlene Lewis, Frank (Louise) George, James (Fran) George, Tony (Pam) George, Dennis (Janet) George, Nancy Wright, Jeremiah (Regina) George. Siblings that preceded her in death; Sandy George and Raymond “Ribs” George. In addition, surviving are her stepchildren Elizabeth (Flynn) Trinity, Mark (Bev) Jahn and Tim (Sue) Jahn. Jo also had 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Jo retired from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) after more than 20 years of service.  Jo’s love of Greyhound dogs inspired her to help form Retired Greyhounds as Pets (ReGAP) where she was able to place hundreds of dogs with loving families to enable these dogs to continue to thrive long after their racing careers had ended.

Friends and family are invited to gather from 1:00-2:00pm on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park East. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm at the funeral center.