Neece, Jo Ann Rakes Ayers

Jo Ann Rakes Ayers Neece, age 52 of Dublin was called home to be with her family after a long battle with cancer on Friday, September 21, 2012. Born December 22, 1959 in Pulaski, she was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Mary Rakes; one sister, Dinah Hancock and one brother, Ricky Rakes. Surviving- Her husband- Mike Neece- Dublin, One Son- Michael Rakes- Dublin, Brother and Sister-in-law- Ronnie and Kathy Rakes-Barren Springs, Sister- Judy DeHart- Dublin, Brother- Tony Rakes- Dublin, Sister- Mary Ryan-Pulaski, Sister-in-law- Robin Durham-Dublin, Grandchildren- Mikie, Kaylee and Jordan Rakes. Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday 2:00 p.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Clayton Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. The family will be meeting at the home of her sister, Judy DeHart, 110 Linkous Ave. Apt 201-C, Dublin, VA. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.