Betty Jo Thomas, 84, of Leesburg, VA and formerly of Round Hill, VA, departed this life for her heavenly home on September 8, 2023, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Leesburg, VA

Betty Jo was born on January 26, 1939 to the late Charles Henry Thomas and Fannie Scipio Thomas. Betty Jo was the youngest of 12 children.  She was preceded in death by her following 11 siblings: Melvin, Rosie, William (Buster), Charles, Jr, Ollie Jane, Lenny (Dick), Dora, Janet, Herbert, Leon, and Perry.  She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Aaron Logan.

She attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Round Hill, VA in her childhood where she found her faith in God. She attended schools in Purcellville and Leesburg, Virginia.  Betty Jo worked at the Round Hill Diner as a Waitress/Cook and also in Purcellville's George's Restaurant. She also worked the housekeeping department at the Quality Inn, Leesburg, VA.

Betty Jo loved talking and joking with all the people she met.  She also loved children and this was evident when she would babysit for friends and relatives.  The staff at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home would always tell Betty Jo's daughter, how she would always joke with them and radiate a positive outlook with the staff and residents.

Betty Jo leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Grace Logan (Leonard) of Millsboro, DE; a granddaughter, Alicia Logan of Edgemere, MD; and a great-granddaughter, Camilla Logan of Laurel, MD. A host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.