As I viewed the pictures here online all I saw was a beautiful woman of God with love on her face for others. I just thank God for allowing us to be part of her "Family of God" at Cathedral In the Pines for the years we were there. Doug, I have you and the family in my prayers.
Thursday, May 19, 2011

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! I know that today JoAnn is smiling and dancing in the presense of her creator Jesus Christ!! I have such great and wonderful memories of JoAnn when I was a member of Cathedral several years ago. I will never forget her wonderful spirit and the joy of the Lord that flooded her soul!! My thoughts and prayers are with you Doug and you entire family during your time of lost.

Grace and Peace,
Phillip Harris-Sulphur Springs, Texas
Former Member of Cathedral in the Pines
Thursday, May 19, 2011

I loved JoAnn and I love all of you. My sincerest and deepest sympathy to you all. Praying God's comfort for the whole family.
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Your family has been entwined with ours for so many years. You have been there for us during the hard times and the victories. I can't even imagine what you are feeling with the homegoing of Joanne. My heart hurts, but I take comfort and I hope you do too, that she is in the loving arms of Jesus and we will see her soon.

When Kathy went home 14 years ago, it took awhile to take comfort in anything, but the sting does lessen over time.

Doug, we are here for you in any capacity in the months to come. Please keep in touch with us.

We love all of you,

Jimmy and Karen Gary
Thursday, May 19, 2011

JoAnn was instrumental in guiding my wife, Lisa in her walk as a new Christian many years ago. Her faithful witness showing the love of her Savior was always evident when I saw her. I'm sure she and Lisa are now singing with the angels!
Thursday, May 19, 2011