JoAnn was born May 15, 1948 in Grayson County, TX to Benard and Christine Akin. She was married to Norris Roberts for 53 years, and supported their family during his military career. She truly enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her daughter, Deona; parents; and brother, Danny.
She is survived by her husband, Norris; children, Christy, Norris Lee (Charlotte), and Phillip (Sarah); 11 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Vega.
