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Joan Gsell Obituary

ERWIN, TENN. - On Nov. 2, 2009, our beloved daughter, Joan Colleen Gsell, age 49, went home to be with the angels.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Frances Reese Gsell; daughters, Tiffany Anne Sams Nelson and Elizabeth Frances Sams; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Paul Gsell Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Reese; and uncle, Billy Reese.
Joan is survived by her mom and dad, Cheryl and George Gsell Sr.; brothers, Albert Paul Gsell of California, George G. Gsell Jr. and wife, Sheri, David Priddy and wife, Allyson; sisters, Kathy Wiggins and Jennifer Priddy; granddaughter, Taylor Nelson; son-in-law, Chris Nelson; beloved fiancE, Bobby Wilson; aunt, Alice Thomas and husband, Doug; niece, Sarah Thomas and Katelyn Hart; nephew, Kyle Hart; very good friends, Velma and Roy Nelson, and Bethany Garland; and beloved dog, Tiny Might. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Service information is incomplete at this time.
Arrangements are by Valley Funeral Home in Erwin, Tenn. (1-423-743-9187) View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2009.

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Bob& Linda evans

November 6, 2009

Hello ,Im very sorry about Joans death ,it was so shocking to us ,Our Deepest Sympathy too the family ,Uncle George & Cheryl !!!!!We will surely miss her alot ,she had a sweet spirit and was happy so much!!!!Now shes with Mom& Johnny and the Angels !!!!Love Tom Reese her uncle ,Linda& Bob Evans and Family!!!!!We will miss you joanie !!!!Hampton Virginia,Our Prayers& Thoughts are with you all!

BOB& LINDA EVANS

November 6, 2009

Hello ,Im very sorry about Joans death ,it was so shocking to us ,Our Deepest Sympathy too the family ,Uncle George & Cheryl !!!!!We will surely miss her alot ,she had a sweet spirit and was happy so much!!!!Now shes with Mom& Johnny and the Angels !!!!Love Tom Reese her uncle ,Linda& Bob Evans and Family!!!!!We will miss you joanie !!!!Hampton Virginia

Bonnie McPherson

November 5, 2009

Cheryl and George, We are so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We love you.
Bonnie, Mac and Michelle

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