Joan was born in Murfreesboro and grew up in middle Tennessee. She met her husband, Mark, at a flag football game in front of Hermitage United Methodist Church. She loved to volunteer and help others. She was active in her church and local community. She was a career educator, who primarily taught kindergarten. She was an avid Nashville Predators fan. She touched many lives, especially those of her family. She was a proud “Granny” to McKenna, Ryder, and Hunter and spent many hours reading and playing with them.
Joan was preceded in death by her mother BeBe Rizor. She is survived by her father Lester Rizor; loving husband Mark; children John and Stephen (Lauren); grandchildren McKenna, Ryder, and Hunter; siblings Karen Tidwell (Jim Pat), Sandra Sanders, David Rizor (Linda), Brenda Dye (John); and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends at Hermitage Funeral Home on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 12pm until 2pm (service to follow). An additional Celebration of Life will be held at Hermitage United Methodist Church on Saturday July 17, 2021 from 12pm until 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Joan’s memory to the American Cancer Society and the Vanderbilt Oncology Department. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Pionke family by clicking "Share a Memory" at the bottom of this page.
* FAMILY
* Mark Pionke, Loving Husband
* John Pionke, Son
* Stephen Pionke (Lauren), Son
* McKenna Pionke, Granddaughter
* Ryder Pionke, Grandson
* Hunter Pionke, Grandson
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