She leaves behind to cherish her memory: husband Babe, son James Dennis, daughters Danyel Barnes, Guylene Fields, and Kelly (Darryl) Graves, her grandchildren: James Dennis Jr., Ebony Dennis, Jordan Dennis, Jacqua Barnes, De’Ante Fields, Antione Fields, Kenneth Griffin, and Khamiyia Fields, as well as all of her loving great-grandchildren. Joanne is also survived by her siblings: Jackie (Willie) Smiley Bell, Tobe Smiley, and Sheryl Smiley, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Joanne was a visiting nurse and also worked at several area nursing homes. She also spent many years as a teacher’s aide in the Akron City Schools. Joanne was a former member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Akron. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, shopping, and cooking, but above all, she loved spending time with her family.
Friends and family will be received Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with Pastor Sidney Harris officiating her Going Home Service at 12:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266. A repast luncheon will follow at Ravenna Avenue Church of God, 333 Ravenna Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266.
Please visit www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com for more information and to leave condolences.
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