She always had a smile on her face and loved her family.  I know you will miss her, but you all have so many wonderful memories of her. Your stories of her always made me laugh. So sorry for your loss-
Love,
Nancy Garrett

Cindy, Chris, Bobby and the Reckling family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of  your mom.  We truly enjoyed her and Bob's visit with us (and Darlene) in 2003 when they drove their RV all the way to Newfoundland.  Jo Nancy was a beautiful person and thoughts of her visit bring happy memories and smiles.  We send caring thoughts your way;   she and your families will be in our prayers.
Sincerely, 
Paul and Paula Reckling

I went to DePaul School of Nursing with Nancy.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen Degen-Novelli
Class of 59

My cousins Jo Nancy and Bob were part of the glue that held our extended families together. I have nothing except extraordinarily good memories of them.  She was a force of nature. Her positive outlook on life rubbed off on everyone. She was kind. When my maternal grandmother (my Cousin Bob's Aunt Ruth) was dying Jo Nancy stepped in and personally nursed her in the hospital. When my mother was in rehab Jo Nancy not only visited her until my mother's death, but sneaked her salt so that Mom could better enjoy the food. A small thing, one might think, but no. The salt was compassion that Jo Nancy had in spades. She will be missed, as her husband Bob is missed. My heart goes out to her children and their spouses, grandchildren, and all of her loved ones.  God bless you all. 

Chris,
   I know you from your HRS TV show with Kerri.  Friday night I was saddened to see your mother's obituary in the Virginian-Pilot. You often have spoken about the loving extended family with whom you are fortunate to be blessed and I express my sincere condolences to you and all your family. 
  Also, I taught Spanish at PAHS from 1972-1975.  Your mother was not the nurse during those years but I will always remember that PAHS had a professional educational environment for your and countless families over the years. I am sure your mother was highly regarded for her professional services to VBCPS.
Phyllis Y. Adams
pyabeach@cox.net

From the Staff and Students at Malibu Elementary School, we want to share our deepest condolences to the Reckling Family.  
Nurse Jo was such a beloved member of our school.  She not only cared deeply for our students but also for staff members.  We hope the love and joy she shared with all will help during this difficult time.  
With Deepest Sympathy!

We were so sorry to learn that your Mom(Mimi) passed away.  We know she will leave a big hole in your hearts.  She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed living across the street from  her  quite a while ago.  She certainly left her mark on the world and will be warmly remembered by so many,    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill and Audrey Davis
Piney Point  Road


Dear Reckling Family

My heart is broken at the loss of your mom.  She was a very good lady and friend to me.  I will never forget both she and your father being there for me when my husband suddenly passed away.   You have a wonderful family.   Please accept my very deep condolences to all of you.  May god bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Rosa Voigt



To Jo Nancy's family.  As the Coordinator of Health Services and a friend of Jo Nancy ,I send this message from all the school nurses  retired and now working in Virginia Beach Schools. Jo Nancy's philosophy of kindness and commitment to service was always evident in her many years of excellent school nursing  practice. She was always a bright light and had a great sense of humor.  You are in my prayers during this time of loss.

Jo Nancy share an adventure to China (2013) with my group.  We are saddened by the loss of this adverterous lady.

RIP Nurse Jo Reckling. You made my senior year of high school (86-87) the best when I was your clinic helper during my lunch break. You imparted so much knowledge to me. I was surprised and happy to see you in 2003 or 2004 at my oldest son Bradley Collins elementary school as the nurse there. I recall having your son, Chris Reckling as a substitute teacher during my highschool years before he became a famous local sports news castor. My thoughts and prayers go out to all your family, friends and those lives you touched during your time on Earth. You truly were and are an angel! Rest in sweet peace! ❤️🙏😇

JoNancy was such a fun person. I especially loved her laugh. She was always happy go lucky.  I am blessed to have met her and the whole family. Such a loving and supportive family. I am so happy she was surrounded with so much love in her final days. Please know that her Village family shares in your sorrow.  

I was so sorry to hear of JoNancy's passing.  I have such wonderful and fun memories of our RV days.  Some of the costumes and shenanigans the guys pulled off  were hilarious.  And also our Friday night tiles.  Girls rule!!!  I will always cherish these memories.  But now you are at peace.  We will all meet again and play that game of tiles.  

Dear Debbie,
The last time I saw you and Jo Nancy was when I attended your sweet Mom's funeral & I didn't get a chance to visit with you then.

I was so sorry to read of  Jo Nancy's passing. I know how close all of the Dehart sisters were. I always thought you were so fortunate to have such a loving and supportive family. 

I remember going over to Jo Nancy and Bob's with you when we lived in Thalia Gardens apartments. We both had our little Honda's and Bob worked on them at his gas station.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Pat

Nurse Reckling was a huge part of a strong team of individuals in Alanton Elementary School. We as bus drivers could never thank her enough for her gentle & kind ways!  Much Love & support to your entire family. aka Ms TJ🕊

So sad to hear of Jo Nancy’s passing. Actually found this while searching for another friend. We so enjoyed our travels and rallies with Bob and Jo Nancy while in the Colonial Virginian’s RV group as well as our Friday night gatherings for tiles in between. Since we now live in Florida, we miss a lot of the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.🙏🙏😍😍

Dear Reckling Family,

Vicki and I were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing this morning.  We have such fond memories of Jo Nancy from her days at Princess Anne and both Bob and your Mom as parents supporting you at Independence Jr.  I remember teaching Chris in one of my classes at IJHS.  You guys were such a part of Thalia, what with the service station on the corner for so many years and living back on Piney Point Road.  Your mom was a real sweetheart and I counted her as good friend.  Wishing you peace and love at this time of your loss.

Sid Rader

I met Jo Nancy while I worked for her Sister Agnes & Brother in-law Bob. Her Son Chris also Graduated fr. Princess High School with my Daughter Lisa. 
She was a beautiful happy Soul! Always  showed kindness to all!  Her Son Bobby always was so helpful to my husband and I at the  Thalia gas station when he took over for his Dad. She & her husband Bob Raised a beautiful family! A big accomplishment ! She will be missed, but the Lord has her under his Wings and she’ll be forever well and happy!

I was a child when I met Jo Nancy.  She married Bob Reckling who was my Godfather.  She always had such a big smile.  Her joy in life was wonderful to see.  She was so close to her family and loved all of us as well.  

I so appreciated that she visited my grandmother, father and mother when they were very sick.

I can only say that the world lost a wonderful woman.  My condolences to Bobbie, Cindy,  Chris and all the rest of the family.

Dear Chris Bobby Cindy and family

Your mom was a special lady and will be missed by all.  She really made a difference to so many of us that will never be forgotten.  Thanks for sharing her.  Our memories will live on in our souls forever.  Love to you all and prayers to comfort you in this very difficult time. 

Rick and Melissa Bizub

...Our hearts go out to the Reckling family.  Please cherish the memories of one of the nicest people we have ever encountered.  Given the fact that our family spent more time in the nurses office at Alanton Elementary than they did in the classroom,  we had a very special relationship with Nurse Jo.  Her gentle manner and encouraging words were a gift that we will forever remember.

Kevin,  Nancy,  Ryland, Gram and Nevin O'Brien

To the Reckling family:
        Just wanted to give all of you my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your mother.  I have known Jo Nancy for many years through VBCPS and having lived in the Thalia neighborhood also.  She was a wonderful woman and loved by so many.  Please know that others feel your pain (having lost my mom on 7/18) and please know that no one can take away your wonderful memories of her.  She will be surely missed by all.  Love to all of you.

Cecile (Flora) Saunders

To Chris and the Reckling  Family,
I wanted to express my sympathy on the passing of Jo. She was so happy and loved to watch her son interview people. I happen to met Jo, when Chris came to my stepdad’s boat in Rudee Inlet to do a story about my son who is Native American and also loves to fish. My son caught a 170 pound eye tuna and Chris came to the boat with Jo. Although Jo was not talking, you could see her eyes light up when she saw my stepdad’s boat. Her mobility was was less than ideal, but she got on that boat and never stopped smiling. At one point, she fell off the sofa and I helped her up. Of course, she still had that smile on her face and acted like nothing happened. I still remember that day like it was yesterday, not because my son was on TV, but that smile that was always on Jo’s face and her excitement watching Chris interviewing my son. She may have this earth, but in the short time I spent with her that day,  she left am impression on me that I will never forget, that smile and her excitement of just sitting on my stepdad’s boat watching the interview. 


So very sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to loose a loved one but we hope you can take comfort in remembering all the wonderful times you had together. 
Love,
Joe and Karen Marshall

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

OBITUARIO

Jo Nancy DeHart Reckling

3 febrero, 1938 – 5 agosto, 2020

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

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