Josephine (Jo) McNally

McNally Josephine (Jo) McNally (Campbell), age 57, died on March 13th, after a three-year duel with ovarian cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Sidney and Winifred Campbell; mother-in-law, Jessie McNally; and brother-in-law, Peter Blackler. Survived by her husband, David; and 5 children, Sarah, Kate, Sean, Jessie and Beth. Also survived by grandson, Evan; sisters, Pat Leaver and Margy Blackler; brother, Tony Campbell; brothers-in-law, Max Leaver, Steve McNally and Paul McNally; sister-in-law, Evelyn Campbell; and father-in-law, Dave McNally. Born in Adelaide, Australia, Jo treasured her "Aussie" roots but loved Minnesota for what it taught her about learning and growing and caring for others. She had lived in the Twin Cities area since 1980. A loving, giving and generous person with a wonderful sense of humor, Jo had an abundance of friends and touched and inspired all who knew her. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the doctors and staff of the Parker Hughes Cancer Center whose professionalism and personal caring was exceptional. Also the family are most thankful to the N.C. Little Hospice who provided Jo with extraordinary love and comfort during the last two weeks of her life. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 3 PM, St. Victoria Catholic Church, 8228 Victoria Dr., Victoria, MN (952-443-2661). Interment St. Victoria Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Perspectives, Inc., 3381 Gorham Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (952-926-2600). Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595

Published on March 15, 2003