In Memoriam


Sister Joanne "Jodie" Screes, OP

(1932-2024)

When I went to see Jodie a few weeks ago, I said, “Jodie, I know you asked me to preach at your funeral. Well, what do you want me to say?” She replied, “Read the Scriptures, in the ‘Message’ translation, and just say, ‘LOVE.’ Yeah, Love. Love. Love. That’s all.”

These words come near the end of Sister Nancy Murray’s funeral homily for Sister Joanne Screes, who spoke in her life story about her belief that goodness and love make up the “golden umbilical cord” that connects all of creation.

Joanne Elizabeth Screes, known to all as Jodie, was born on January 25, 1932, in Painesville, Ohio, to E. Russell and Margaret Valerie (Murphy) Screes. Jodie was the younger of two children, after a brother, William.

Read more about Sister Jodie (PDF)

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Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

 

Enjoy these videos with Sister Jodie

 

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Jodie's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Jodie's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

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Avatar  geometry dash 3 months agoReply

Sister Jodie's lifelong commitment to her faith and community will be remembered by all who knew her.

Avatar  Erin Thier 3 months agoReply

Sr. Jodie was a beautiful soul. She was a dear friend of my great aunt (Sr. Rosemary Ferguson) and I think I speak for all of us when I say she was a part of our family too. Her charm and wit were a joy to experience, but her kindness truly set her apart. Even after my great aunt died she didn't hesitate to invite me up to Adrian, which has served as a haven of sorts over the years. My thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time, and I hope she has reunited with those nearest and dearest to her in the afterlife.

Avatar  Emily Malleis 4 months agoReply

I’m heartbroken.💔 Sr. Jodie was my mentor, sponsor, and close friend. I was blessed to have the relationship we had. I have so many wonderful memories with her. I feared the day she would die and I would no longer have her. I told her I would love something to remember her by. She gave me a small silver bell. Whenever I needed her, all I had to do was ring the bell and her spirit and memory would be with me. She was so wise and such a Godly woman. Jodie was an angel heaven sent. When God took her back he said, “Hallelujah, you’re home!” ❤️ 😢



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