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JOANN BROWN Obituary

BROWN,

JOANN MCLEOD, 62

Gainesville - Joann McLeod Brown, 62, resident of Gainesville, Florida, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in the Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born April 10, 1952, daughter of the late Joe Yoest and Grace Mingone Dondero. Joann had lived for many years in Hollywood, Florida, prior to moving to Gainesville in 2004. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Norbert Brown; sister, Nancy Weaver of Ocala; brother, Edward (Karen) McLeod of Gainesville, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will be celebrating her life in a private service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the charity of your choice. Please visit her memorial page at:

www.williamsthomas

funeralhome.com

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2014.
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Loved you dearly my entire life!.. Sweetest cousin, best friend forever!.. I'm very sad..

Harr Pardini

July 17, 2014

Rest in peace Joann, thank you for the support you and Norbert always offered to my family and myself, you could not ask for a better nieghbor.

michael kearney

July 12, 2014

I only met Joann and Norbert through my work, but I truly enjoyed them both. I am very saddened to learn of Joann's passing. She was so nice, so full of life, and funny. My prayers and wishes for peace of heart and mind are sent to Norbert and all Joann's family

Dorothy H.

July 11, 2014

My Aunt Joann . I will miss her with all my heart. I'm gonna miss just picking up the phone and calling her. I love you. I will see you again one day. Rest in peace my sweet angel.

Shelley Denley

July 10, 2014

Joann was a wonderful lady that will be truly missed. I didnt get to see her but maybe once a year... Evrytime she would give us a big hug and we'd talk as if we just saw each other. She truely loved her family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who know and love her.

Mandy D'Andrea

July 10, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Norbert and Joann's entire family as they gather to recall her many contributions to their lives, and celebrate her life.
Cynthia Knoche

July 10, 2014

Joann was a good friend and I love her very much.Going to miss our talks and the games we played on Facebook

Emma Boley

July 9, 2014

So very sorry for the loss of a good sweet person. Always kind, sweet and generous to our Mandi and Lindsey. May you rest in Peace. From Lindsey's nana and papa Dean

July 9, 2014

Joann was wonderful to be around and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Norbert and Ed and all of Joann's family and friends. Rest in peace, Josie.

Max & Kim Overman

July 9, 2014

Aunt Josie was an amazing person. She always welcomed me with open arms and that is how I will remember her. I love you, Aunt Josie.

Alexis Denley

July 9, 2014

I will always cherish the many fond memories of my dear cousin and her siblings. We spent many Sundays and holidays with the grandparents. Ours was the best childhood you could hope for.

Carol Pardini

July 9, 2014

Joann was such a large part of many lives. Thank you Josie for being so great to Lucas and all my family.. Peace to you.

Tena Brass

July 9, 2014

We will always love and miss our dear sister, Josie. We are very saddened by her passing. We appreciate the love & support that everyone has extended to her husband, Norbert, and to all of us, her family.

Josie is and was loved tremendously and will greatly missed by family and friends.

Karen McLeod

July 9, 2014

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