Joanne Jumper
Age - 64
November 7, 2023
JoAnne Jumper, age 64 of Lancaster, PA, entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center. She was the wife of Albert "Ray" Jumper for 42 years on May 16th. She was born in Drexel Hill, PA, daughter of the late Paul James Jr. & Jean Rogers McAllister. She attended Gateway Church of Parkesburg. She was known for her cooking, hospitality, and always being ready to serve an event with her church family. She was a core member of planting Elk Creek Church, which later became part of Gateway Church, Oxford Campus. In the past she worked at Kitchen Kettle Village for over 20 years, Ledger Newspaper, Dutchway Farm Market and driving her Stoltzfus Structure guys. Her favorite job of all was being Nana. She graduated from Coatesville High School class of 1977. She enjoyed cooking, her family, and sports especially the Phillies, Eagles and NHRA. Surviving besides her husband are 3 children: Albert Ray Jr. husband of Angela Salada Jumper of Oxford, Christopher Paul Jumper of Gap, Christen Mae Adomako-Kufour partner of Clifford E. Wilson of Lancaster, 8 grandchildren: Emilee Rose, Cliff Jr. , Nyairra, Isaiah, Naadu, Elias, Allianna and Willow Mae, 3 siblings: Paul III husband of Janet McAllister, Roger husband of Bridget McAllister and her twin sister Beth wife of Larry "Bud" Welsch. She was an adopted mom to many over the years, loved them like her own with no questions asked, always ready to give when there was a need. Her legacy will go on through many of the lives she has touched especially her many bonus children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews that called her Aunt Jo, JoJo and Grammy Jo, and Nana. A graveside service will take place from the Sadsbury Friends Burial Grounds, 1089 Simmontown Road, Gap, PA, on Tuesday, November 14th at 1 p. m. with Pastor Scott Feather officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Shivery Funeral Home, 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana, PA 17509, to assist the family with funeral expenses. shiveryfuneralhome. comShow more
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