Anna Joan Work Hodges

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.

To Joan's family: my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. Joan was my classmate, KHS 1968. We all loved her. I remember her kindness. To this very day I think of her when I hear a Beatles song played. If I remember correctly I think her mom took her to see them in concert in Houston maybe, 1964 or 65? We all thought that was just so cool. I will always remember my friend from childhood and cherish all those memories. God bless you all.

Lindsey, my deepest sympathies to you, Mike and the whole family. What a special lady your mom was and what a special angel she is. Love to you all.

Joan , we had some great memories with the kids on Ponderosa i will never forget u touched my heart as being a wonderful Christian woman. Your chocolate pies were awesome and even the kids waited for those you always tried to make and extra for the kids and i, you r loved and will be missed by so many Thank You for being my Friend.......Jana ..........Lindsey you and the family r in our prayers and only a phone call away....Love You

Lindsey I am so very sorry for loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

My prayers are with you all during the loss of your mother, wife and friend, I know how hard the loss of a mother can be, so lean on your Lord and Savior and he will get you all thru this very tough time.
Joan was a very sweet and caring mother and wife.

Lindsey I am so sorry for your loss. Your faith in God has inspired me and I know that with your faith and your strength that God will guide you through this. I pray for all of you and your sweet beautiful babies.
Jason,Christina and Jase Smith

You have always been a true friend to us and have had so many wonderful memories. We miss you but know that you are with the Lord and he is smiling to have you with him. The old gang from Villa Road will surely miss you.

To Joan's family, My heart is saddened to hear this news about my childhood friend and to know you all are in my prayers. I have a picture of Joan and several other little girls as Fairies at a HalfTime football game, I still think of her as that little girl. I wish I could give her a big hug right now.

I am so sorry for the loss your family is mourning. Joan was a wonderful person and Heaven has gain another angel. You all will be in my prayers.

I'm gonna miss u n our talks on the phone you have been the best mother-in-law a woman could ask for

My friend and neighbor. I will miss you. My memories come flooding back of our childhood, as my neighbor on Villa Road all our life. Thank you for helping me play the piano and sing ,thank you for always being there for me . These things I wish I had said to you . I love you Joan .

Joan, just saw you the other day at Brookshires. We had a good visit, remembering when. I can still recall the times we shared teen magazines and argued over who was gonna marry Paul!!! I know this is a tough pill to swallow but I take comfort in the fact you are in good company in heaven.

our hearts are sadden at the lost of such a beautiful person inside and out but also our souls rejoice of her intering into Jesus arms our thoughts and prayers are with the family.