On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Helen Josephine Butler (McDonald) Roden took her last earthly breath surrounded by her family.  Then as she took her first breath of eternal life she was greeted by her family and friends that had gone before her.
Jo was born on Sunday April 19, 1936 in Iron City, TN.  She was a loving wife and mother to 5 children.
Jo worked at Colonial Manor, Humana, and retired from Florence Hospital as a dietician.  She also worked at Regency Villa assisted living until she decided at 70 years old to become a full time caregiver to her husband Uless and Mamaw to her grand and great grandchildren.
Jo was an active member of Rogers Chapel Church and "The Club" senior group.
Jo loved to cook and that was the way she showed love.  Her Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, Chicken and dumplings with cornbread or her famous dressing was well known among family and friends.
Jo is preceded in death by her father Jesse Butler, mother Waymon RIsner, son Phillip McDonald, daughter Paula McDonald Crew, 2 granddaughters and 1 great grandson.
Jo is survived by son John Thomas McDonald (Tammy), daughters Melissa McDonald Hipps, (Michael) and Pamela K. Roden-Jones (Willie) and special family member Karen Muse. 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Jo was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing her and will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank Haley and Jo on the 5th floor at NAMC for going above and beyond their jobs for our mother.
The family will welcome visitors at Rogers Chapel UMC 9430 Chisholm Rd. Florence, AL 35634
Sunday November, 1st 2020  from 2-4 P.M. with the service starting at 4:00 P.M.
In Lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Jo's name to the Youth at Rogers Chapel.