WOLFSON, Joan “Johnnie” G., of Boston, passed away on February 17, 2020. She was the loving mother of Stephanie Emirzian and Kimberley Frank. Loving grandmother of Prentiss Austin. Great grandmother to Kiarra, Tia and Marcus Austin. Beloved sister of Sonny Gates, his wife Linda, and the late Renee Braff. She also leaves nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly: Liza, Lesley, Douglas and Todd; great nieces and nephews: Samantha, Randy, Avery and Braydon. Johnnie was predeceased by her nephew Andrew Braff.
Memorial Service will be held at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., Brookline on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Johnnie’s memory to The Gates Family Fund for Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Development Office, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.
