Joanne was my best friend ever. She was so much fun to be with and I will never forget our frequent travels to dog shows and knowledge about dogs she shared with me. She was the greatest cook ever and we, my husband and I, will miss her cookies that have arrived every Christmas for 40 years. She was best at being Wife and Mother to her ever devoted family. I think she was very blessed to have so successfully raised 7 sons who were always a credit to her abilities to nuture them and encourage them in their endeavors. I so admired her faith in God and devotion to her church. She was blessed with supportive parents and a good husband. She will remain in my memories forever. It is simple - I loved her. Mary J. Happersett