Obituary of Joann Edwards

Joann G. Edwards, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was preceded by son, David Wayne Painter; parents, Joe and Norma Goode; sisters, Dottie Bowles and Betty Bushnell. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Ellen Painter, granddaughters, Amanda Painter, Jessica Reeves, great-granddaughter, Alijah; sisters, Louse Rigney, Eleanor Bowles, Diane Smith (Mike) brother Philip Goode (Rose); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joann graduated from Jefferson High School in 1952, and was a former employee of Edward Clark and G.E. Joann loved to travel, loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. She was a faithful Christian and a devoted member of Green Ridge Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.  A special thank you to all the staff at Friendship Manor for all the care. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. A celebration of Joann’s life will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Simpson Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.