Church packed for Jo’s funeral

The coffin is carried into the churchMore than 400 mourners today packed a town centre church for the funeral of a young Shropshire woman who captured the hearts of millions of television viewers and helped win transplant rights for people with disabilities.

Family and friends of 25-year-old Joanne Harris, including the winner of the first Big Brother series Craig Phillips, gathered at St Chad’s Church for the service.

Joanne, known as Jo-Jo, became a celebrity when family friend Mr Phillips donated the £70,000 prize from the TV show to her so she could have a heart and lung transplant.

At the funeral, Jo’s brother Craig Harris described her as a brave, bubbly and loving person who was determined to lead a normal life despite her condition.

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This article was posted on April 23, 2008 at 11:50 am.
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  1. Peter the paint. said: Apr 23rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    Craig you are all heart, we should all take a leaf from your book.

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