Well, where should I start? I was born at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio on the 15 October 1954. My first time seeing the light from my Mother wound, Elizabeth Pope. My father John Pope was so happy when I came out he started to spoil me right then and there. You know my Father, he love kids. I met my brother and sister’s for the first time. They where always picking me up, but I like that! My childhood was great. We did everything together. As I was growing up my Mother and Father had two more kids. Peaches and John Jr. I when to Roth High School and had boy friend and so on, but love a guy name Billie. I graduated from Roth High School in 1971. Because I love Billie so much that when I had my first set of twin. Dana and Dante Pope. I love them and sometime very strict with them. You had to teach the boys different than the girls about life. Around, when the kids where 7 or 9, I move to California. My first stop was Los Angeles, California. My Brother-in-Law came down and saw where I was at in Los Angeles, he told me to get out and come to San Diego. So he helps me move to San Diego. I had my old Chevy (Impala). This car was my heart. Well, we settled down in San Diego. I was with my Family, Sister Linda and Patricia, along with their kids. We had so much fun together and I was enjoying Life. I watch my Kids play football, basketball, wresting, etc. I cheer them on. I had the privilege of seeing my Kids graduation from Mt. Carmel HS. Travel a lot, visiting the site in California. A few years later I lost my way, but got God back into my life. I was a member of Good News Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego, CA. And, then that when I had my second set of twin. Jordahn and Jonnell. This time it was a boy and a girl. Can you beat that (smile)? Well, after that I decided to move back to Dayton, Ohio. First I stay at Mommy and Daddy house, Met Mr. Lee (love you Mr. Lee, for all the support and thing you helped me with). I visited my Sister Linda a couple of time in California and my kids. A couple of time the Kids visited me in Dayton, Ohio and I really enjoy that. I love them all. Now the bad part. I found out I had a liver diseases that brought me down to my knees. While I was at the Hospital I remember seeing everyone that came to encourage me, pray for me and many acts of kindness shown during my time of illness. Remember LIFE is short, so enjoy your LIFE as much as you can while here on earth in accordance with God's words! I thank all my Family and Friends for that, love you and bless you all.
OBITURARY
Javalyn Denice Pope, affectionately know as “Jabby or Jabo”, born October 15, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio when to be with the Lord, Wednesday June 4, 2008. With her kind heart, loving and flamboyant spirit. Jabby was truly a blessing to the people who knew her. She had a very special place in her heart for her family and a genuine care for the people she loved. Her strong personality; yet gentle spirit was the combination to let you know she would watch out for you as best as she could. Jabby had a unique way of turning a plain dish into a gourmet entrée and yet at the same time make you think about the injustice of the world. Jabby's love for music bought joy to others and provided a place for others to escape from their worries. Her life taught us a lesson of strength, love, joy and determination lessons we can continue to apply in our lives. And as only Jabby would say “I’ll be BLACK with you” she will be truly missed and her memories will be in our hearts forever.
