JoAnn Thompson

My deepest condolences to JoAnn's loved ones 🙏🏾. I will always remember JoAnn's incredible energy and beautiful spirit. JoAnn would always come to my tent at The King's Table to help pull and call out the numbers to the volunteers. She never complained, she showed up every time with a positive attitude and a heart to serve. I will always cherish the first journal she gave me. You will truly be missed, JoAnn. ❤️

Joann there are just no words that can comfort my spirit. Gone to soon and to fast. I still can't catch my breath. I just want to thank you for alll the laughter and secrets we shared thru the years of our sister hood. I am missing you so much. Who's gonna bake my cakes now 😢

Jody was my childhood and friend full of Life. Lets rejoice and celebrate her homecoming!

Thank you Joann for all the things you taught me. You kept me inspired by telling me to always express myself no matter what was going on. You always said speak your thoughts and ideas. When you inspired me to eat healthy I became vegetarian for many years. When you taught me about black culture and independence I ran with it and that is my foundation still today. When you gave me rides in the Vega plus the bug we would listen to music and you would tell me "boy you don't know what you talking bought this is what good music is" I remember when Jordache jeans came out and I bought a pair. You said them ain't jeans these Levi's is the best. You even told me you were going to store your jeans for future use because they would always be the best. You were right 41 years later they still the best. So many things I learned from you. I remember just like yesterday. When I was graduating from high school I looked into the crowd for my family. You were there for me gesturing with you hands saying you made it. I even followed in your footsteps and went to Cal State Northridge. So many beautiful memories and thoughts of the things we did together. You are and will always be a wonderful Big Sister Thank you God for allowing me the time to be with my sister and now she has been called home because her work is complete here. I will forever continue to live out the ideas and lessons you taught me. I Love You

I will miss talking to my dear friend JoAnn.... I have known JoAnn aka Jodie for 62+ years and I'm so glad that God introduced us... Rest in God's infinite love, peace and power... Until our spirits intertwine... Love... Chéri Warfield

Praying for the entire family during this difficult time. Keep pushing and make Ms. JoAnn proud. Remember everything she taught each of you and remember family.

Love, Charm Brown

Hey Auntie Jodie I never thought in a million years I'd lose the person who taught me to believe in me and love me you're so very missed auntie fly high and get your peace beautiful I love you always😘

Green light means GO huh Jodie? John told me to tell you that you will always remain his northern star 💯 I love you so much and Im now in a place I never thought about... I can only imagine that you went and found Granddaddy Grandmomma and Ray by now... I miss you LakerGirl1

I just wanna say I Love you... thats all... thats my big sister...we had a lot of similarities... we shared a lot in common... for real

Joann you will be missed. You were always kind hearted and you were a team player. I'll never forget the chocolate candy you would make for me at Christmas. Rest in sweet Heavenly peace. Your AT&T former coworker. Sabrina Rowland

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.