JoAnn R. Underwood, 83, a longtime resident of Atlanta died on Friday, the 25th of May 2018. She was a proud graduate of the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing and wife of the late L. Dean Underwood. JoAnn was a dedicated member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters and son in law, Debra and Jerry Rakestraw, Terri Underwood; son and daughter-in-law, John and Roberta Underwood; grandchildren, Katie, Kelsey, Kasey, Ana, Tonya; and 1 great grand-daughter, Dawson. Memorial services celebrating JoAnn’s life will be conducted on Tuesday, the 29th of May at eleven o’clock in the Chapel of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Boone officiating. Following the service friends are invited to join the family at a reception which will be held at the church. Prior to the memorial service the family will have gathered for a private committal at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be directed to the USO, USO Department WS, PO Box 96860, Washington D.C. 20090-6860.
