Mary Jo Barnes Chance was born April 1, 1942, as the 11th of 12 children. She died May 2, 2017.

She is survived by her husband, John W. Chance Sr.; children, Connie (John) Rogers of Millbrook, John W. (Jeannie) Chance Jr. of Clanton and Randy Chance of Valley Grande; sisters, Jean (Clyde) Edward, Lucille Crocker, Pauline Lane, Maxine Stockman and Christine Hale; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marshall D. and Ora S. Barnes; half-brother, Luther; brothers, Floyd, James, Braxton, Jackson and Tommy; as well as, two very special friends, Kathleen Wade Fancher and Vivian Larson.

Graveside services will be Friday, May 5, 2017, at 2 p.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with the Rev. Donald Harris officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12-2 p.m. in the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Ronald Barnes, Robert “Berry” Vines, Joe Adkison, John John Fancher, Quintus Williamson and Earle Green. Honorary pallbearers are life-long friend, Allen Fancher and special great-nephew, David Vines, who loved to come visit Aunt Jo.

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