I took this photo of John and Joanne when I was caring for her and John. 

In 2009 I started working for Mr. John as Joanne’s caregiver . They became my family instead of just a job . I have shared so many experiences with Joanne , she had a personality like no other even though she couldn’t talk. In 2017 Joanne moved in with me when John passed away. I’m glad to have known her for so many years and make memories with her and my family . She will be missed dearly and will always hold  a special place in my heart. Love you always Jojo ❤️

Goodbye Sweetheart.  You are cherished by many. I did not meet my sister until my father died. I met her at the hospital and we talked about each others past. I found Joanne to be an outgoing and interesting person. I liked her right away and wished that my father would have introduced us earlier in my life. Through Joanne I also met my brother who I did meet on a single occasion when I was a kid. I did not understand that he was my brother. He and Joanne were polar opposites in terms of personality.    As a kid family secrets are hard to understand . They are still hard to understand as an adult.   My wife and I met up with Joanne and John on a number of occasions especially when they came to Charlotte for the car races. Looking into Joannes past I found that she knew many influential people and was active in Florida politics. She also wrote a local newspaper column.  I spoke with John 3-4 times per year after Joanne became ill. He was devoted to her . They had a love affair that is uncommon among most people. She and he led a fulfilling and interesting life full of adventure. I will miss both her and John and wish I could have known Joanne better.  

Thank you for the warmth and glow you shared with our father and your life together, Joanne. In his absence, I hope we never failed you. May you rest at ease and in the comfort of true peace.

Love,
Troy

Joanne has been a part of my family since 1993.  She and my Father John were both widowed and really fell for one another. She has been "grandma Joanne" to my children, and had a very exciting life. In 2007 she had a Brain Aneurysm that almost took her life, and my honorable and loving Father took beautiful care of her until his death in 2017.  As I stayed with Dad the last 9 weeks of life, his wish was for me to take the absolute best care of her;  and, I believe I did. I am thankful for her caregiver Ashley, and the care she showed while working for Dad, and then later for Troy and I.  I had the privilege and honor of leading her and my Father to a prayer of Salvation in 2003 when I first became a minister, and for that I am grateful. Her laugh could carry a room, and I will miss her.  But, as I stated, it is goodbye for now, until we see each other in Heaven.....

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Joanne M. Kavanagh

18 March, 1932 – 31 May, 2019

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