Dr. Jo O’Neal is number 8 on my list of amazing women in my life! Dr. O’Neal is one of funniest women I know, and she has been blessed with the gift of gab in that she is a wonderful public speaker and awesome story teller! If I leave this earth before her, she knows that I would want her to speak at my funeral because she would be able to make everyone laugh by simply recollecting memorable moments we’ve shared. There have been so many fun times, I can’t count them all! She is largely responsible for me coming to Decatur many years ago, which was one of the best moves I’ve made. She was the Dean of Students at Calhoun and and hired me as her administrative assistant. She was my boss until she retired about six years ago, and now I call her "Jo" because we’ve become even closer friends. When I first met her, I was really intimidated because she was this powerful woman who was a college dean. She had this voice that commanded your attention. She’s always poked fun at me for my somewhat odd sense of style, but in essence, she helped to build my confidence over the years. I appreciate all she’s done to help me grow emotionally and professionally. I know my life would not be the same without her presence. I value her opinion when it comes to some of the most important decisions I’ve made, both professionally and personally. Thank you Jo, for being such a positive influence in my life! Check out these pictures of her with her sweet husband Wayne, and her beloved grandchildren. She’s a total pushover when it comes to them!