She was born to the late Ferris and Emma Denney July 28,1951 in Bell Gardens, California.
She met and married Jose Campos and ultimately moved to the Rio Grande Valley in the late 1970's and made Mercedes her home.
Joanne is survived by three children; Michelle 47, Jessica 38 and Sara 29.
She is proceeded in death by both her parents as well as her brothers; Charles A. Denney, Arthur W. Denney.
Joanne was a devoted and loving mother with a large, generous heart.
She was a caregiver to all who knew her, and enjoyed reading, crafting and the beach. A long time paraprofessional, she took great pride in seeing the special needs children she worked with grow and flourish.
She will be greatly missed.
Visitation Ceremony will be held at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home Monday May 3, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM with prayer service at 7:00 PM and Funeral Service will be held Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Burial to follow at 11:00 AM, Heavenly Grace Memorial Park.