Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Allmon, age 85, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Born on March 15, 1940, in Plainville, Georgia, Jo was the daughter of the late L.V. Kinsey and Carolyn Kinsey (formerly Lanham). In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry D. Allmon, and her siblings, Estelle Howard, Jerry Kinsey, Mary Blackmon, and Ann Graham.
Survivors include her three daughters, Lynn Parker (Jerrell) of Denton, Texas, Kathy Steed of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, and Linda Wynn (Clint), of Rome, Georgia; her grandchildren, Hayden Shuler, Sydney Shuler, and Noah Parker; several step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Jo was a woman whose presence filled every room with warmth, laughter, and the comforting promise of a good meal. An avid reader with an insatiable curiosity, loved a good book. Even when visiting others, she made sure she had something to read, and her love for stories spilled over into her own life, where she became a gifted storyteller and a great listener to all who needed an ear.
A true chef, Jo poured her heart into every dish she made. She loved cooking big meals, especially during the holidays when her home was full of family and friends. She was famous for her made from scratch biscuits and her dumplings. Feeding people was her way of showing love, and no one ever walked into her home without being urged to sit down and eat.
Jo had a sweetness and friendliness that made everyone feel welcome. She was independent, always on the move, and rarely seen sitting still for long. She also had a quick wit and good sense of humor that kept those around her laughing. She adored her family deeply and cherished every moment spent with them. Her grand dogs, Tux and Thor, also held a special place in her heart and brought her great joy. Jo will be forever cherished, loved, and sorely missed.
A funeral will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel with Rev. Mike Davenport officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clint Wynn, Hayden Shuler, Logan Hall, Brandon Bunch, Jonathon Bunch, and Hank Steed.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Allmon.
