Born in Lynchburg on October 4, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Edward Witt and the late Ruby Sligh Witt. Joanne was a member of Thomas Road Baptist and retired from Central Virginia Training Center after 30 years of service. Joanne loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with her two devoted and loving grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Witt.
Joanne is survived by her daughter Tammy Martin and husband Chuck, two grandchildren, Loriel Campbell and Ryan Campbell and wife Emily; two devoted sisters, Alice Arrington and Betty Robinson; sister-in-law, Brenda Witt; special friends, Joyce Crowder, Judy Johnson, Wanda Milton, and Virginia Hackett; and numerous other family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the doctors and staff of Runk and Pratt in Forest for their compassionate care and support during Joanne’s illness.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Spring Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society.