Mary Jo Jarman (nee: Brumby ) entered this world on April 2, 1964, in Racine, WI.  She was welcomed by her parents, Billy Stone and Lois V Brumby.  Mary Jo was a proud graduate of Washington Park High School, and attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI., where she pursued her Tailoring/Seamstress Certification. Mary Jo was employed by Thermal Transfer for over 14 y ea rs until her health began to decline physically.

Mary was very opinionated , stern in her decisions ; she also possessed a n impeccable sense for fashion and interior decorating. Mary Jo was most proud of purchasing her home as a single mother.

At an early age Mary Jo followed her mother, and became a member of New Omega Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Fred L. Richmond Sr. Mary Jo was an active member of the Ushers Board and a proud member of the International Masons & Order of the Eastern Star, inspiring her to live with purpose and compassion.

On Valentine's Day in 2014, Mary Jo united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Jeffrey Jarman . Jeff and Mary Jo collectively decided to make the journey to Minneapolis, MN where she was able to be close to her beloved son, Demetre, and connected with High Praise Ministries – The Destiny Center, guided by the leadership of Apostle Dewayne and Parthia Hill.

Jeff and Mary Jo enjoyed eleven years of marriage , which was abruptly interrupted by a diagnosis of colon cancer . M ary Jo fought a courageous four-year battle , and o n June 16, 2025, The Lord called her to eternal rest .  She was surrounded by her husband, son, and grandson Jordan.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her father, Billy Stone Brumby; mother, Lois V Brumby; mother-in-law, Cleo Frazier; sister, Lois Ann Brumby; nephew, Darnell Brumby, and her sister-in-law, Valerie Oliver.

She is survived by her husband, J eff rey; son, Demetre; cherished goddaughter, Patrice Albritto n, grand children, Jordan, Jayden, and Jewel Albritton; siblings, Shirley Ann Brumby, Kenneth Ray Brumby, Jerry Brumby, Rondell (Leona) Brumby; special niece, Sharon (Clifton) Smelley; best friend, Bruce and Gigi Oliver; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends , too many to name, but she loved her family dearly.

Mary Jo's vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Service Details

Her Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, July 11th at 4 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery on Monday, July 14th at 10 a.m.

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