'Today's Sheinelle Jones Suffers Another Family Loss Months After Husband's Death
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Key Points:
- Sheinelle Jones, co-anchor of the Today show, announced the sudden passing of her grandmother, Josephine Vonceal Pace Brown, at age 96 on New Year’s Eve, just months after the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh.
- Jones described her grandmother as her best friend, confidante, and a strong influence on her education and career, highlighting Josephine’s high standards and unwavering support.
- Josephine was a trailblazer as the first Black woman elected to her local board of education and was deeply involved in music ministry, founding the choir A.R.I.S.E., which celebrates African American spirituals.
- Jones honored her grandmother’s legacy of resilience, faith, and community service,
