Joanne Dillard (Manis) Addison, 78, was the only child of Mabel and B.R. Dillard, Joanne grew up in Rome and graduated from Rome High School in 1956. She attended The University of Georgia and graduated from Shorter College. After her five children were born and in school, she received a Master of Education degree from Berry College. Joanne was an elementary teacher in the Floyd County and DeKalb County School systems for many years. She was a very active member of The First United Methodist Church of Rome.
After moving to Atlanta, Joanne became a member of Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, where she was a charter member of the Chancel Choir and Red Hat Society "Sassy Ladies." She was also past President of the Joy Club and member of the United Methodist Women's Club.
Joanne was an author of a children's book, "Midnight with Mimi," based on an actual, exciting night spent with one of her grandchildren.
Joanne was survived by her five children,by her grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Joanne was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Addison.
A funeral service was held at Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church. Burial took place. at The Head of Tennessee Baptist Church. Services provided by A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, the Atlanta Humane Society, or the National Parkinson Foundation
From the obituary published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 18, 2016
After moving to Atlanta, Joanne became a member of Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, where she was a charter member of the Chancel Choir and Red Hat Society "Sassy Ladies." She was also past President of the Joy Club and member of the United Methodist Women's Club.
Joanne was an author of a children's book, "Midnight with Mimi," based on an actual, exciting night spent with one of her grandchildren.
Joanne was survived by her five children,by her grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Joanne was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Addison.
A funeral service was held at Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church. Burial took place. at The Head of Tennessee Baptist Church. Services provided by A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, the Atlanta Humane Society, or the National Parkinson Foundation
From the obituary published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 18, 2016
Joanne Dillard (Manis) Addison, 78, was the only child of Mabel and B.R. Dillard, Joanne grew up in Rome and graduated from Rome High School in 1956. She attended The University of Georgia and graduated from Shorter College. After her five children were born and in school, she received a Master of Education degree from Berry College. Joanne was an elementary teacher in the Floyd County and DeKalb County School systems for many years. She was a very active member of The First United Methodist Church of Rome.
After moving to Atlanta, Joanne became a member of Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, where she was a charter member of the Chancel Choir and Red Hat Society "Sassy Ladies." She was also past President of the Joy Club and member of the United Methodist Women's Club.
Joanne was an author of a children's book, "Midnight with Mimi," based on an actual, exciting night spent with one of her grandchildren.
Joanne was survived by her five children,by her grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Joanne was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Addison.
A funeral service was held at Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church. Burial took place. at The Head of Tennessee Baptist Church. Services provided by A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, the Atlanta Humane Society, or the National Parkinson Foundation
From the obituary published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 18, 2016
After moving to Atlanta, Joanne became a member of Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, where she was a charter member of the Chancel Choir and Red Hat Society "Sassy Ladies." She was also past President of the Joy Club and member of the United Methodist Women's Club.
Joanne was an author of a children's book, "Midnight with Mimi," based on an actual, exciting night spent with one of her grandchildren.
Joanne was survived by her five children,by her grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Joanne was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Addison.
A funeral service was held at Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church. Burial took place. at The Head of Tennessee Baptist Church. Services provided by A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, the Atlanta Humane Society, or the National Parkinson Foundation
From the obituary published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 18, 2016
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