Amy Jo Eldridge

Amy Jo Eldridge was born in the historic town of Leesburg, VA on July 14, 1934, and passed away at the age of 90 on September 21, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.  As a young adult Amy studied piano and voice and was a faithful member of her church choir in Falls Church, VA for over 50 years where she was an active leader in the music program.  In her professional life, Amy worked for The Travels Insurance Company Commercial Lines in Falls Church, VA and after her retirement she continued to work at INOVA, Fairfax Hospital.  Amy devoted much of her time throughout her life to caring for children as a babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors.  She loved her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much and took an active role in their early development.  She was always proud of their accomplishments and achievements. In 2013, Amy moved to Michigan to live with her son due to the onset of dementia after a series of strokes.  Recently, Amy lived as a resident of The Regency where she received loving care from a large circle of health care professionals who nursed her through the pandemic and COVID, as well as a broken shoulder, and a broken hip. During her time at the Regency, she enjoyed afternoon bingo, weekly Happy Meals, the activity staff, and chocolate!

Amy was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Eldridge, her beloved daughter-in-law Anne Flynn, and most recently, her sister, Barbara Jewel.  She is survived by her son, Timothy Flynn and spouse Michael Nealon (Okemos, MI), daughter Susan Flynn (Richmond, VA), and son Allen Flynn (Nags Head, NC).  She also is survived by three grandchildren, Brenna Danatzko, Colleen Flynn, and Patrick Flynn as well as two great grandchildren, Michael and Ryan.  She is also survived by her eldest sister, Elmina Tatum.

The Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 6500 Amwood Rd, Lansing on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11:00 am.  There will be a brief visitation at 10:30 prior to the celebration of Holy Eucharist.  Amy loved flowers, and she always quipped, “give them to me while I’m alive so I can enjoy them.”  However, it was always her desire that upon her death, donations in her memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Amy’s funeral will be live streamed on St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Facebook page for those who are homebound and unable to attend in person.