Joanne French, 82, entered into rest on Saturday July 18, 2020 with her son Mark by her side. Joanne was an Artist and Crafter. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph French; Parents, Anne Schwiegl and Joseph Brooks; an infant son, Richard Kersting Jr.; She has left behind to cherish her memory, children, Mark Kersting (Peggy), Michael Kersting (Michelle), Ann Kinslow (Terry), Rick Kersting III, (Michelle), Joseph French Jr. (Debbie), Rick French, (Regina), Missie Norris,(Keith), Debby Combs, also 22 grandchildren and 8 great – grandchildren. Her Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Friday at the Advantage Funeral Home – Hardy Chapel, with Burial following in Bethany Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-8pm at the funeral home.