Marcia “Jo” Joann Sowders-Pushor

September 4, 1949 - April 27, 2020

We are sending a dove to heaven, with a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it, for it is filled with beautiful things. Marcia Joann Sowder-Pushor (Jo) was a beautiful person. Her whole life, she has turned everything she touched into something beautiful. She entered the gates of heaven on April 27, 2020 at 9:30pm. Nothing represents Jo more than Proverbs 31:30-31. “A woman who fears the lord, she shall be praised. Give her the product of her hands and let her works praise her in the gates.” Her husband, Children and grandchildren rise up and bless her: Patrick W Pushor(husband), Holly Sowders-Benjemia(daughter), Ian (Seif) Benjemia(grandson), Hadiya (Sophia) Benjemia(granddaughter) all of West Lafayette, IN; Erica Pushor(step-daughter) of Indianapolis, IN. Her blessings continue: Latonna Gustavel-Reilly(Sister) of Washington, MI; Alan C. Gustavel Sr.(brother) of Jefferson, GA; Suzanne Gustavel of Dacula, GA; Alan Carl Jr. and Ashley Gustavel of Jefferson, GA; John-David and Caitlin Gustavel of Jefferson, GA; Jordan Gustavel and Haley Ray of Gainesville, GA; Dana and Colleen Sowders of Crawfordsville, IN; Eric and Ariana Veach of Clarksville, IN; Duane and Beth Sowders of Lafayette, IN; Bill and Debbie Kennedy of Lafayette, IN; Dawn Mosier-Mincey of Lafayette, IN, Dave (Charlotte) Sowders, John (Jeanette) Shoaf and the entire Sietsma family.

Her little blessings continue: Avery Rae Gustavel of Jefferson, GA; Lilah Grace Gustavel and John Dawson Gustavel of Jefferson, GA. Her father Alan G. Gustavel, mother Carolyn Mae Bol Gustavel, and brother John Robert Gustavel met her at the gates of heaven to welcome her. Jo worked for Home Hospital for 36 years as a Cardiac and Pulmonary/Rehab Technician. She also had a catering business for 10 years. She loved cooking for holidays and special events and also loved spending time with her family. She has also had the vacuum cleaner attached at her hip ready to clean any spot out of place. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching to pass the time. She also really loved having fun and hanging out with her close friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Sanctuary of Hope, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), or National Kidney Foundation. All of these organizations were very close to Jo’s heart and it would mean the world to continue the love she felt for them. Romans 8:28 also states “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.”

Jo will be missed by her friends and family, but will always be kept close to our hearts.

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Fran Misch

Peggy Clerget

Jerry and Janice (Bol) Garrison

Shari Gustavel Costlow

Nancy Alexander Goodman

Beth Sowders

Angie Douglas

Ashley and AJ Gustavel

Vicki Ishmael

Karen Dermidoff

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As I just recently found out of the passing of Jo, my heart ached. Jo was one of the sweetest friends I ever had. She and I talked a lot about our faith, Jo’s faith was very strong. Jo you came into my life along with those other silly ladies from HH, and the memories from those years will forever be in my heart. I know you are in a better place, but you and your smile will be missed. Love you friend and hope to see you again someday. Fran

I was so sad to hear about Jo passing. She was such a lovely person. We had wonderful conversations on those early mornings in Cardiac Rehab. She will be missed. My prayers for comfort for all of her family and friends.

I will always have fond memories of us growing up as cousins! Prayers for comfort! Love, Janice

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In memory of Marcia "Jo" Joann Sowders-Pushor, Nancy Alexander Goodman lit a candle

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Jo was a wonderful part of our family. She will always be remembered. I can’t envision growing up without the laughter, care and thoughtfulness she brought to our lives. Jo was an inseparable part of her close friends like my mother (Cathy) and Linda. We have been blessed with her friendship...and we will pass it on to future generations as well. We will miss you. Our thoughts are with her family.

Thoughts & Prayers are with you all❣️ Holly’s text to me had a great visual of her mom and what she is doing now, “She’s running and jumping with Jesus”! I Love this❣️ We feel Very Blessed that God let us be a part of Jo’s life!

Jo was like a sister to me. She will be so missed. Our heart is aching from her loss. She was a great individual so loving. We pray for the family and there loss. I feel privileged to have known her. ❤️??

Gonna miss you dearly aunt jo, such a beautiful women with a heart of gold! Love you bunches fly high lovely Rest easy ❤️

You are with Jesus now my friend without a dought.

In memory of Marcia "Jo" Joann Sowders-Pushor, Ashley and AJ Gustavel lit a candle

Prayers of love to my step-mom, Latonna Reilly.

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