Anna Joan Work Hodges

Mrs. Joan I am saddened by your lose I am very pleased to have had the chance to know u and your family and to get to spend time with all of yall,I know that u are in a much better place than anyone here and that u are much better and that u are smiling down on ur family and keeping them safe thank u for pushing me into church and helping me through things good and bad,I am very pleased that I have a daughter that got to say u was her grandmother and that my other kids got the chance to be apart of ur life also u are a very special lady and no one will ever fill ur spot that u had in this world... U will always be missed and loved by many Mrs. Joan

I was surprised and saddened to hear of the loss of Joan. From my childhood, I remember Joan as a very kind and fun loving person. She was in the band and played clarinet, and we traveled to many football games together. About 15 years ago, I got to visit with her at WalMart in Silsbee. It was so good to see her! She told me how she remembered coming to slumber parties for my New Year's birthday. Her birthday was close to mine on Christmas Day. My mother mentioned many times how sweet Joan's mother was, and I imagine Joan was a lot like her with her own family. May the family be comforted at this difficult time with many special memories.

Mike and Family,
Sorry to here about Joan. You all are in my Prayers
She was a very sweet lady.

Dear Mike,
I was shocked when I read that Joan had gone "Home" - seems like it was only a few months ago that I saw her in WalMart in Silsbee. She looked really good. Joan was a wonderful Christian woman - you were lucky to have her as your wife. I know she is in Heaven now and is enjoying all the beauties there. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. If I can do anything for you, please let me know.

Rest in peace my faithful friend. I will always carry wonderful childhood memories of you, Sue and your brothers. We had such wonderful summers playing on Villa Road. You were a true friend. I am so glad I got to visit with you recently. I will always remember the bull keeping us held hostage in the apple tree! We have all lost a special person but God has you now!

Dear Joan, my sweet forever.friend,.I.don't know.where to begin. You have been my.friend forever and.always will be.BFF started with us. I will never forget the fun we.had in.school,in Sunday school, seeing.the Beatles, all.our sleepovers, the.time.I.lived with.y'all. Your family.we as like my second.family,.and.how.I.loved.them.all.You will always be in.My.heart,all.of.You.I know where you are now,.how.strong.your faith was, and know.Carter,.Vera Mae, Mike and.Kenny are having a.good.time.with you. We miss you know our hearts are sore, as time.goes.by, we'll miss you more. Your gentle smile your loving face, no one can.ever.take.Your place. Always Jenny

Mike & Family,

We just learned today that Joan passed away. Please know how sorry we are to hear this and that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Joan was one of the nicest people we had the privilege of knowing during our many years in Silsbee.

Lola & Bob Burgess, Oak Island, North Carolina

Dear Work and Hodges familly,
I was privileged to grow up in Kountze with the Work family . My parents loved Carter and Vera May and Kenny and David were my treasured classmates all through school. Just a few weeks ago I was so fortunate to come in contact with Joan after many years and get to meet some of the younger generation. Joan was special. Her love for her family and her faith and her sense of fun were apparent in our brief meeting. I am so thankful our paths crossed again and I had the opportunity to tell her how much her family had meant to mine. Prayers. Frances

Lindsey, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special lady and a good friend to our family. I am keeping you and your dad and kids in my prayers.

Prayers and condolences.