Jo Elizabeth Ranelli went to live in peace with the Lord on Monday, October 21, 2013. Jo was born in Bessemer, AL on July 28, 1947 to Joseph and Pauline Portera. After marrying her husband, Frank Edward Ranelli in 1969, the two started a life together in Pensacola, FL. Jo was a blessing to all those in her life as a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. She had the most kind and caring heart, was selfless in all she did for others and always had a wonderful touch making occasions special and beautiful. Survivors who will cherish her memory and the love she gave to all those who knew her remain her husband of 44 years, Frank Edward Ranelli; her son with whom she shared a most special relationship, Brian Ranelli; and her sweet and caring sister, Monica Portera. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7pm on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1700 Conway Dr., Pensacola, FL 32503. A service will also be held in Birmingham, AL on October 28, 2013 at 10:00 at Elmwood Chapel, 800 Dennison Ave., SW, Birmingham, AL 35211. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery. Her beautiful smile and wonderful spirit will always be in our hearts, love you forever.