Joanne Snead Groome

She was born on September 1, 1937, to the late Joseph Snead and Margaret Coleman Snead Hogge.

In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Churchill Thomas “C.T.” Groome; and sister, Eva Mae West (Elwood).

Joanne was a graduate of Gloucester High School and earned her LPN from the Medical College of Virginia in 1957. Upon graduation from MCV, she went to work for the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association (IVNA) home health agency in downtown Richmond. Joanne was a woman of strong, Christian faith and participated in several faith-based outings and programs throughout the years. She continually professed her faith and would answer every phone call with “Praise the Lord.” Joanne believed in supporting The Gideons International to distribute Bibles worldwide. The Gideons believe God’s word is not only relevant, but also powerful. Joanne insisted her family attend church and its many programs. She shared many Children’s Bible Hour DVDs with grandchildren and great grandchildren ensuring their growth with God. Joanne had a love for birds, especially cardinals, and enjoyed feeding them and the squirrels out of her front door. She was infamous for her homemade rolls that were always requested by her family and at covered dish meals at Newbridge Baptist Church. C.T. had a passion for ice cream and she always ensured many batches of her famous homemade peach ice cream were in the house. Above all else, she first loved God and her family, and she absolutely adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol Joy Sauers (Bob), Melody Ann Davis (Bob); grandchildren, Ashley Glaza, Andrew Gibson, Michelle Atkinson (Nick), Alexander Davis; great grandchildren, Shelby Glaza, Evan Glaza, Jessica Atkinson, Brayden Atkinson; and C.T.’s daughter, Anne Sims (Joe); her children: Thomas Sims (Laura), Melissa Roy (Chantal); Thomas’ children: Kaylan Cabe (Cole), Abby Sims, Shelby Moore (Clay); Melissa’s children: Parker Smith, Molly Smith; Kaylan’s children: Carver and Miller Claire; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

All services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gideons International, Richmond East Gideon Camp, PO Box 83, Sandston, VA 23150.