I remember playing trumpet in the WHS Marching Band Behind the Majorette Line at Practice and Games and Thinking How Gracefull And Pretty She Was. Heaven has gained a Beautiful Angel!

Blessings to the family.  I have wonderful memories of Joann from high school where we were on the majorette line together.  She was fun and sweet.  So sorry to hear of her passing.

Sometimes after school I would go over to JoAnn's house. We talked and had a great time together. We both went to Gibson and Woodlawn together.  After awhile, we drifted apart as people do in life.  She was a nice person.  May God Be with her husband and family in their time of need.

I went to Gibson School with Joann and she was a very nice person. I am so sorry to hear about this and I pray God will help you through this time.

JoAnn and I went to school together at Woodlawn High School. So sorry to hear of her passing.  She was loved by many!  Prayers to the family.
Kay Oldham Colver (Woodstock, GA)

I was one of Joann's instructors at St. Vincent School of nursing,  I remember how sweet she was and how much she loved nursing.   May God be with you and give you comfort at this time.

I am very sad to hear of your passing. I will always remember you & the crazy but wonderful things we did @ WHS. You were a greaat friend. Goodbye my old friend.

JoAnn was a dear friend in grammar school and at WHS where we were majorettes together.  So sorry we lost touch.  May God comfort her husband and family with precious memories.  She was beautiful and sweet.

Heartbroken to hear that Jo has passed. We were best friends in high school but drifted apart. I have often wondered where she landed. So glad to hear she had a fulfilling and happy life. May God wrap you in His love during this difficult time. May her memories flood you with laughter. She was a gem.

I worked with JoAnns Dad years ago and am so sorry to read of his daughter's death.  My sympathy to her family.  

Shelby Johnson Blackerby - Chelsea Al

My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Sweet memories of JoAnn from WHS.

Sorry to hear this sad news about a great old friend from high school days. she was such a happy, funny, cheerful, pretty, and good sweet girl! Great memories! 

 Prayers now for the family.

My sincerest condolences to the family. JoAnn and I were classmates at Woodlawn High School.

I'm so very saddened to hear of the passing of Joanne. She was there for me when I needed a friend. She  will truly be missed. RIP Joanne and my codolonces to you Hal.

40 years ago...  Comfort to her loved ones.

Hal, there is no way to express how truly grieved I am over the death of JoAnn.  I am thinking of you, knowing you are mourning the loss of one you loved deeply and cared for and about for many years.  JoAnn was blessed to have you by her side.  I'm sure she will be greatly missed.

May God bless you with comfort and peace.

May God Bless and welcome you into Eternal Paradise.

I am so very sorry.  JoAnn was one of my best friends at Woodlawn; when we were Majorettes together.  She was ALWAYS the most fun person to be around. I have missed her over the years and I know she will be greatly missed by her friends and family.  Again, my sincere sorrow. Rest In Peace, beautiful girl.  I will never forget you.

Hate to hear about this...have been wondering what became of JoAnn. Had not seen her since our Woodlawn days. Great memories! RIP dear friend.

God speed to you Joann.  You were a friend to me during an important time in my life.  A very sweet girl, its no surprise to me you became a nurse.  My prayers to your husband and family.

My condolences to the family.may Almighty God give you comfort and peace.Psalms83:18

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JoAnn Rutland Starkey

July 22, 1958 – October 31, 2015

Ridout's Valley Chapel

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