Age 80, transitioned suddenly May 15, 2020. JoAnne was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James Richard Waller; daughter, Bow Wade; and son-in-law, Rufus Edward Phillips.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Johnny Wade; daughters, Beverly Phillips, Darlene (Calvin) Spence and Jackie (Ray) Griffey; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; God daughters, Kim McReynolds, Patricia Williams; special nieces, Theresa Smith and Carolyn Malone; devoted nephew, Ervin (Tammie) Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews and devoted friends.