Joann Jean Clouse

Joann received an AA Degree from Office Training School (Private Secretarial specialty) of Columbus, Ohio in 1950. On September 5th, 1953, Joann married the love of her life Army First Sgt Franklin I. Clouse at Church of Saint Mary's in Ayer, Massachusetts. In their early years, Joann and Frank traveled the world making many lasting friends along the way. They settled in Glen Burnie, Maryland and raised their three children. Joann loved good food, traveling, socializing and going to movies and plays with friends. She was a member of the Harundale Presbyterian Church, as well as an active member of the Linthicum Women's Club and Friends on the Go.

Joann had a wonderful smile that could light up a room with her infectious energy! She loved and lived her life to its fullest every day! Spreading her moto of PEACE, LOVE AND JOY- her soul mission was to give these things to everyone she met! She will be missed by many that she touched.

She leaves her two daughters, Denise Orr and Sandie Clouse, her granddaughter, Stacia D Fontaine, her grandson, Zachary D Orr, two great grandchildren, Camden and Rylee Orr, and her daughter in law, Kathy Clouse. Joann was predeceased by her oldest child and only son, Steve Clouse.

A memorial gathering for Joann will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075 (Exit 6 South off Route 100), followed by a a celebration of life memorial service at 2:00 PM.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, Maryland 21225.