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Jo Maureen Fisher GOOSE CREEK - Jo Maureen Fisher, 33, of Goose Creek, the wife of John Fisher, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born January 4, 1977 in Princeton, Kentucky; she was the daughter of Thomas Cavanaugh and Lynne Hale Cavanaugh. In 1999 Jo received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Elon University, Elon, North Carolina. She was the Director of Education at the Sylvan Learning Center in Ladson. Jo and her husband of nine years, John, were blessed with two beautiful children, Thomas Charles and Ella Marie. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed reading, teaching, scrapbooking, traveling, cooking and taking long walks with her dog, Sidney. As a member of Metro North Presbyterian Church in Goose Creek, Jo was very involved with many activities and programs including the church Focus Group and the Bundle of Joy Ministry. Jo is survived by her husband, John; two children: Thomas and Ella; parents: Thomas and Lynne Cavanaugh of Franklin, TN; two brothers: Scott Cavanaugh of Sacramento, CA and Robb Cavanaugh of South Berwick, Maine; grandmother, Rowena Hale of Hastings, MI and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, March 19th at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 20th in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens, 3044 Old Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner. Memorial donations may be made in Jo's memory to the Jo M. Fisher Children's Education Fund, C/O BB&T, 144 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445. Condolences may be sent to the Fisher family via www.mcalister-smith.com Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 18, 2010.

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Nancy Luciani

March 25, 2010

To The Fisher Family: My son and I had the pleasure of knowing Jo. Although we only just met her in Nov. she was the most kindhearted, nicest, most paitent woman we have had the chance to know. We are so very deeply sorry for your loss. It has taken our breath away that this has happened and you are in our prayers. Please know that she will always be looking in on you and her babies. May God be with you and your family always. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to know her...
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Margaret Myers

March 24, 2010

May God bless you and keep you in his care at this difficult time. We were truly blessed to have your wife and mother come into our lives through Sylvan Learning Center. She made our child and us as a family feel so welcome and well cared for. Our lives have only been made better by having known her. Her gentleness and caring will always be remembered. In deepest sympathy.
Margaret Myers and family

Mildred Arbogast, family

March 21, 2010

May GOD, whose love is unfailing,
Guide each step of your way --
May He meet your every need
And comfort you today.
In Deepest Sympathy..

Love,
Mildred, Rick, Patty, Rick, Pam, Rusty & Glenn

Bob & Ruth Taylor

March 19, 2010

You are in our prayers. All our love.
Bob and Ruth.

Laura Kelly

March 18, 2010

I consider myself blessed to have known Jo, she will truly be missed. From one mother to another, she was an inspiration. My prayers are with you all.

Gabriel Martin

March 18, 2010

To John, Thomas, Ella, Charles, Midge, and Joe: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss. May God Bless You and I will keep you in my prayers.

Norman Black

March 18, 2010

Tom and Lynne, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sherry Lee

March 18, 2010

We loved Jo here at Swansboro Middle School. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Heather Agostinelli

March 18, 2010

Please know that at our constant thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that Jo is with her eternal Father and is in a much better place. However, I know that for those left behind she will be missed dearly. She was a wonderful person and she leaves behind a wonderful legacy, that being her two beautiful children. She will always be with you in spirit. This is when you will draw strength from your faith. Try to take each day as it comes and reflect on all the wonderful memories and times you all have shared with one another. Those things will never leave you. Our prayers, thoughts and love are with you all.

Much Love,

Heather and Ryan Agostinelli
Metro North Church

Cynthia Morris

March 18, 2010

Jo, you will be missed. I count myself blessed to have known you, and to have worked with you. Cynthia Morris

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