Josephine K. Demmond

Josephine K. Demmond, went to be with the Lord on October 30,
2022. She wore many hats in her lifetime: a beloved wife, mother of
4, grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6 and twice survivor
of Breast Cancer. Jo was born in Savannah, GA and attended
Savannah Highschool and summer classes at Armstrong College
while living in Savannah. She also attended University of Georgia,
where she got her taste of Drama & Theatre. Jo was a Principal
Actor for The Academy Theatre of Atlanta for many years, and acted
in local commercials. She finished her B.A. in Teaching, a Masters in
Education & a PhD. in “Dramatic Techniques in The Classroom” later
in life at Georgia State University while she lived in Atlanta. Often
called “Doc Jo” by those who loved her as a teacher in Fulton County, Camden County and Glynn County
Georgia, she has many beloved students who kept in touch through Facebook, Christmas Cards, visits and
phone calls. She taught for over 30 years. While living in Camden County, Jo helped to develop a Community
Theatre called Crooked Rivers, where she Directed, wrote and even acted in the productions. She was also a
member of Kingsland First United Methodist Church and often participated in Church Dramas & Dramatic
Readings. Jo was a seasoned traveler throughout her lifetime. She visited Greece, Turkey, the Holy Land,
Japan and even taught English in China for a Semester!
Jo is survived by her 4 children, Edward Carson Demmond, III (Trey), Jonathan Knox Demmond (Knox), Julia
Freeman Bettis, and Jane Demmond Seaman, as well as 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She will
be buried in the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah at the Demmond Family plot.
Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Bonaventure Funeral Home Chapel, Savannah, Georgia on
Saturday, November 19, 2022 beginning at 2pm. In lieu of Flowers you may make a donation to Susan Komen
Breast Cancer Research, your local Community Drama/Arts venue or United Methodist Children’s Home.