Obituary of Jo Carol Householder Madden

Jo Carol Householder Madden, 57, formerly of Spanish Gates Apartments, passed away Saturday August 4, 2012 in the Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility after a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1955 in Jamestown the daughter of John H. Householder and the late Carolyn Stephens Householder. Jo Carol was a 1973 graduate of Jamestown High School where she was a member of Theta Gamma Sorority, A'Cappella, Jamestown HS Orchestra, and JHS Band. Jo played more than 6 instruments and was also a private vocal teacher. She attended Jamestown Community College and had been employed at the former Music Box, the Resource Center, and Loyalton of Lakewood, now Emeritus. Jo was best known for her vocal talents. She was a professional singer with the bands "Midnight Sun", "Collaboration", "Harold Olson's Big Band", "Vesuvius", and others. Jo Carol was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She loved animals and was known for her bright smile and great sense of humor. Surviving besides her father are, two daughters, Celeste Leland Madden; Courtney Reed Madden; a sister, Nancy Householder Dawson; and a brother, John Stephens Householder. She was preceded in death by her mother on December 19, 1999. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in Bellinger Chapel of First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Sweet, pastor, will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aspire of Western NY 140 Mall Blvd. Lakewood, NY 14750; or the Chautauqua County Humane Society 2825 Strunk Road Jamestown, NY 14701.