Joanne was born July 7, 1942, in Oakland, California, to Louis and Rose Garbarino. She was a graduate of Oakland Tech High School. Joanne was married to Roy Gene Johns and is survived by her 3 children, Julie Rachel Johns, Roy Louis Johns, and Steve Wayne Johns, 5 grandchildren, Patrick Johns, Alannah Rose Johns, Roy Louis Johns Jr., Mehana Kanahele Johns, and Hope Johns.
Joanne was a true Italian, enjoying her red wine, listening to opera music, and making her delicious raviolis for special occasions, but her true passion was her family. She devoted her entire life to family. She was the heart, and soul of our family, and can never be replaced.
Nonnie never missed a football game, wrestling match, hundreds of softball games, and was always supporting her family in whatever they were pursuing with a note of encouragement or a phone call. She was the queen of never forgetting anyone on their special occasions, you always received a card from her for any and all holidays and sometimes with a treat of movie tickets.
Joanne also loved working in the garden, her backyard looked like a park, manicured perfectly. She is also survived by all her fury friends, Rosie, Duke, Sophia and Frankie. She would always take in any stray or sick animal, bring them to health and find them a home.
Joanne will be forever missed and in our hearts.
Memorial Service to be held on January 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Vintage Gardens, 4342 Dale Road, Modesto, California.
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