Joanne Ada (Stowell) Moffett

Joanne Ada (Stowell) Moffett, age 83, of Arlington, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Legacy Ridge Memory Care in Gainesville, VA. Joanne was born at home on January 15, 1940 in Pulaski, NY.

Joanne was predeceased by her husband of almost 62 years, Maxwell J. Moffett. She is survived by her children Bobbi (Donnie) Nicholls of Vienna, VA, Mark (Laura) Moffett of Warrenton, VA and Scott (Renee) Moffett of Arlington, VA, her grandchildren Laura (Troy) Corbin, Justin Nicholls, Danielle Moffett, Kylee Moffett, Kendall Moffett, Nikki Sabol, Kyle Tufts, and her great-grandson Troy Corbin, Jr. She is also survived by her brother Fred (Glenda) Stowell of Pulaski, NY, sister Judy Workman of Pulaski, NY, sister Gayle Bickerstaff of Pulaski, NY, sister-in-law Sandy Stowell of North Syracuse, NY, sister-in-law Terri Stowell of Mexico, NY, and brother Barry Stowell of Atoka, TN, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Esther Stowell and brothers Duane Stowell and Terry Stowell.

Joanne was a legal secretary for the Federal Trade Commission, where she spent her entire career from 1957 until retiring in 1989. She was raised in Mexico, NY on a dairy farm which her parents owned and operated. Her sister and many of her aunts migrated to the Washington, DC area for jobs in the Federal Government. She met her late husband, Max, when she rode his streetcar in D.C., and they were married within months. They raised 3 children in Arlington, VA.

Joanne would take off the entire summer each year to spend with her children. Memorable summer trips involved going to Mexico, NY and Pulaski, NY, where her family resided, and to Toccoa, GA, where Max's family resided. In addition, summer trips included going to Lake Fairfax in Reston, VA, bringing her children to numerous country and western outdoor concerts, going strawberry picking, and other nearby summer activities. She had a love of reading Harlequin Romance novels, receiving her monthly box of books each month from the book club. She loved baking with her grandchildren and loved going to any sports or school activities that they participated in, armed with her VCR camera. She became the "Queen of the VCR", recording numerous tv shows, movies and cartoons for all of her kids, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Joanne was loyal to all that knew her and was the best keeper of secrets, always ready with an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. She quietly helped any family member that came to her in times of need. She was known for her great strawberry jams, delicious fudge, and her always requested Texas Sheet Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and Banana Pudding. She loved her sweets! She was also known for her long-haired chihuahuas, Mickey and Rusty, whom were with her for 16 and 17 years, respectively.

A memorial service for Joanne will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 with visitation from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. A private interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Following the service, a lunch reception will be held at Anthony's Restaurant, 3000 Annandale Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042. Please rsvp for the lunch reception to Bobbi Nicholls at [email protected] by Thursday July 27, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Joanne Moffett to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the Staff at Legacy Ridge Memory Care in Gainesville, VA, who became like a second family to us. In addition, the family would like to thank VITAS Hospice for all of their support.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NationalFH-MP.com for the Moffett family.