Joanne Christine (nee Haller) Engleson

Joanne was born November 24, 1933 in Oak Park, IL. She married Gerald Engleson on April 11, 1953. She worked as a kindergarten teacher in Charlotte, NC and also as a tour guide in Washington, DC. Her most cherished job, however was as a loving, kind, and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She relished her time with her grand children laughing together and making memories.

Joanne is survived by her spouse Gerald Engleson, two sons Scott Engleson and his wife Kate, Steve Engleson and his wife Carolyn and one daughter Sheryl Granzow and her husband Randy. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nate, Shawn, Tess, Tara, Kevin, Jenelle, and Rachel and 5 great-grandchildren: Thatcher, Brecken, Ledger, Halston and Ollie.

Due to present COVID concerns - a Celebration of Her Life will be arranged at a later time. Please continue to check back for the updated obituary information and added memorial photos.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Transitions Lifecare Hospice House Philanthropy Department, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607, transitionslifecare.org/donate. The Engleson Family encourages you to leave a favorite memory of Joanne or a message of condolence by selecting "add a memory" below.