JoAnn lived in Sackets Harbor, New York until she was twelve; attending Hounsfield Central school. Sackets Harbor would remain a very special place to her throughout her life. JoAnn’s family moved to Watertown when JoAnn was in Junior high, and she graduated from Watertown High school in 1954.
After highschool, JoAnn worked for the H. Roger Eager insurance agency. In August of 1956 she married, and in April of 1957 her family relocated to Orlando, Florida. Her son, Michael was born September 7, 1957. And her marriage ended in November of 1959.
JoAnn started working for the United Insurance Company of America in 1957, where she met John Childress. They married in September of 1961. In 1963 JoAnn went to work for Patricia Gail, a local party plan cosmetic company. Her position was secretary to the president, which she enjoyed for 30 years.
JoAnn and John were able to start traveling after her retirement. Their first cruise was to Alaska, followed by cruises to the Bahamas and the Panama Canal.
John’s cancer worsened in 1998/1999, and in April of 2000 he passed away. JoAnn always felt as if half of her went with him. She continued to love, and miss him until her own passing.
In 2004 JoAnn went to work for Baldwin Fairchild funeral home, where her husband John had previously worked. She worked at both the Pine Castle and Conway chapel locations. During her time there she helped with visitations and answering the phone. She enjoyed her time there, as well as the friendships that were made.
JoAnn is survived by her siblings, John Fawdry and Judy Barley, as well as her son Michael and stepsons Wayne, Melvin, and Hal. JoAnn also is survived by her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
JoAnn was a long time member of First Christian Church on Kaley Avenue in Orlando, and was active in their Young at Heart group.
JoAnn was loved by many, and will be greatly missed.
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