Joanne Elizabeth (Townsend) Weaver

Joanne Elizabeth (Townsend) Weaver, age 84, of Cusseta, Georgia passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019. Joanne was born July 20, 1934 in Woburn, Massachusetts; the daughter of Helen Frances Townsend and William Erin Townsend.

A visitation for Joanne will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM on Fort Benning at the Main Post Cemetery, 6551 Fort Benning Blvd., Fort Benning, Georgia.

Joanne married William Lloyd Weaver Sr. on March 10, 1951; they have been married for 68 years. Her life revolved around her family, she loved being a mother and wife. She was known as the neighborhood mom and all were welcome.

Joanne is survived by her husband, William Lloyd Weaver; son William L. Weaver; daughter Patricia Ann Elkins; son-in-law Randy Elkins; son Robert E. Weaver; daughter-in-law Margaret Weaver; son John M. Weaver; daughter-in-law Barbara Weaver; and son Richard A. Weaver; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Joanne was preceded in death by; son Woodrow L. Weaver, son James L. Weaver and son John "Ricky" Patrick Weaver; father William Erin Townsend and mother Helen Frances Townsend.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Weaver family.