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Joan GIENGER Obituary
JoEllen was a member of Benn's United Methodist Church. She was the general manager at Smithfield Gardens, where she worked for 25 years. She was a Virginia Certified Horticulturist and a member of the Tidewater Daylily Society.
She is survived by her husband of 19 years, John S. Gienger; daughters, Lori Nelms and husband, Billy of Smithfield, Tracie League and friend, Shawen Drewery of Smithfield; son, Brent Martin and wife, Joan of Ivor; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Combs and husband, Gary of Wakefield; brothers, Carter Williams and wife, Connie of Smithfield, Steve Williams and wife, Bernetta of Newport Richie, Fla.; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Benn's United Methodist Church with the Rev. O. H. Burton officiating. Burial will follow at St. Luke's Memorial Park. Friends may join the family at the residence Thursday night from 5 to 7 p.m. for a time of visitation.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Isle of Wight Chapter, c/o Lois R. Little P.O. Box 659, Smithfield, VA 23431. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan GIENGER
Karen (Avery) Gillingham
January 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Adams
January 7, 2011
Dear Family
We lived across the street from Jo Ellen in Carrollton from 1967 to 1976. We have many wonderful memories of those years. Our children played together daily. I know this is a terbile loss. We will be praying for the family.
Bob & Joan Adams
Greenville, SC
January 7, 2011
The service today was beautiful and JoEllen would have been so proud to see her family and friends honoring her. She will be greatly missed. Larry, Marsha, Justin, and Ryan Odom
Cheryl Graham
January 7, 2011
My family and I send our heartfelt sympathies to her family. JoEllen will be greatly missed.
Debbie (Sadler) Vaccarelli
January 7, 2011
It has been many years since I've seen Jo Ellen, but I'll always remember how beautiful she was. My heartfelt sympathy to her family. I hope some comfort is found in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of all that knew her.
Brenda Simmons
January 7, 2011
I did not know her personally but I am sure JoEllen was a wonderful person as is her daughter Lori Nelms and daughters whom I love very much.
Stephanie Hite
January 6, 2011
Sincere condolences to Jo Ellen's family. I will always remember her fondly from our Brownie/Girl Scout days.
Lori Horne Pendleton
January 6, 2011
JoEllen was such a peaceful and kind spirited person. She was never one to judge anyone, always accepting. We were so blessed when she married my cousin, John and became a part of our family.
Dawn Morris
January 6, 2011
JoOEllen had a tremendous impact on so many lives. To me she was a teacher, mentor, role model, confidante, and great friend. She had the answer to every question and the ability to convince me that things will be OK no matter what life threw at us. She was also just plain old good company and fun to “hang out” with. We shared many laughs and I am grateful for those memories. I was fortunate to have known her and will miss her for the rest of my life.
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