JoAnn Sheehan

She was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 15, 1939. She and her husband moved to Charlotte in Aug. 1971.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Lawrence; her children, Christopher and wife Susan; Doreen Hill Graham and husband Roy; and Gregory and wife Kathy; her six grandchildren; her brother, Charles and wife Carol; and her sister, Gertrude and husband William. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd Charlotte, NC 28210, at 11:00 am on January 30. Her family will greet friends one hour before services at the church. Rev. Mark S. Lawlor will be the celebrant. Inurnment will immediately follow in the church columbarium.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Brighton Gardens, Charlotte, as well as Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region for their care and comfort for Jo-Ann.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-West Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com