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Sheinelle Jones Mourns Grandmother's Passing, Celebrates Legacy

1/6/2026

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Sheinelle Jones announced the death of her grandmother, Josephine Vonceal Pace Brown, who died New Year's Eve at age 96.
This loss follows the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, from cancer in May 2025.
In a tribute, Jones described her grandmother as her best buddy and credited her with supporting her journalism career.
She will co-host the fourth hour of TODAY with Jenna Bush Hager starting January 12, 2026.

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Sheinelle Jones announced the death of her grandmother, Josephine Vonceal Pace Brown, who died New Year's Eve at age 96.
This loss follows the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, from cancer in May 2025.
In a tribute, Jones described her grandmother as her best buddy and credited her with supporting her journalism career.
She will co-host the fourth hour of TODAY with Jenna Bush Hager starting January 12, 2026.