Jo Yvonne "Jody" Sturgill

Jo Yvonne "Jody" Sturgill, age 72, of Taylorsville, formerly of Kingsport, TN passed away at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born on February 10, 1945 to the late Russell and Laura Agnes Carter Sturgill in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Lynn View High School, class of 1963. She attended Whitney School of Business and was retired as a legal secretary, from Moore, Stout and Waddell Lawyers and Associates in Kingsport, after almost 50 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by an infant sister Brenda.
She is suvivied by a sister, Linda Sturgill Jennings and husband Gary. Two nieces: Melissa Dawn Bowman and husband Scott, along with Heather Lee Miller and husband Jamie, all of Taylorsville. She is survived by great nieces and nephews: Katie, Mollie and Jake Bowman and wife Kendra, as well as Rhett and Russell Miller.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service in Taylorsville, with funeral services following in the funeral home chapel. Graveside committal service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:00 pm in the Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, VA with the Dr. William J. Carter officiating.

The family wants to give a special Thank You to Hospice of Alexander County, Taylorsville House, and Valley Nursing Home for all your care and support.
Memorials may be made to New Tribes Missions, Katie Bowman Support, 1000 E. First Street, Sanford, FL 32771-1487 or Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.