Joann Johns Taylor Staubitz

Born February 21, 1941, in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Scott Johns, and Virginia Johns Branham. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Survivors include her son, Franklin "Pete" Johns, of Charleston, WVA; her daughter, Kathy Mays, of Madison Heights; two foster children, James and Lottie Miller, of Lynchburg; two brothers, Preston Branham and wife Bertie, of Monroe, and Mac Johns and wife Pat, of Glen Bernie, MD; three sisters, Jean Branham and husband Eddie, of Monroe, Mamie Branham, of Madison Heights, and Eleanor Johns and, longtime friend, Roy, of Madison Heights; four grandchildren, Daniel Johns, of Madison Heights, Nicole, Adam, and Steven Johns, all of Kansas; four great-grandchildren; special friend, Wallace Staubitz, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9:00 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and at other times at the residence of her daughter, 192 Seminole Drive, in Madison Heights.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider the needs of the family.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit, whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.