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Joan YOUNGBLOOD Obituary
Joan was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Nov. 10, 1932. She moved to the Peninsula in 1962 where she began a creative writing career in advertising that was highlighted by her receiving the nationally recognized ADDY award. Joan was an active member of several volunteer and civic organizations. She has been a proud member of Hilton Village's St. Andrew's Episcopal Church for 48 years. Joan was an avid reader, enjoyed watching sports, and cherished animals; but in her kind heart she held her love for her family most dear. Her unwavering faith and inner strength are guiding lights for her family.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony M. and Mary Louise Fairbanks.
She is survived by her children, Russell Youngblood and his wife, Linda Lombardi, Michael Youngblood and his wife, Leslynn Youngblood, and her daughter, Kathy M. Brown; her brother and sisters, Antonica Fairbanks, Michael Fairbanks and his wife, Lois Fairbanks, and Jean Fairbanks; her Aunt Antonica Canova "Aunt Dolly"; her grandchildren, Mary Katherine Youngblood, Michael Youngblood Jr., Katherine J. Brown, Brian Twiddy, Olivia Twiddy, Keri Lombardi, and Terry Lombardi; her nephews and nieces, Marc Fairbanks, Antonica Welvaert, Grace Twiford and her husband, Lonnie; her great-nephews and great-niece, Julien Welvaert, Gabe Welvaert, Samantha Twiford and Alex Brown.
The family would like to thank the exceptional medical team whose tireless efforts graced the family with an extra decade to be with their beloved sister, mother, aunt, and Nana.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with a reception to follow at the Parish Hall. An engraved leaf in Joan's honor will be added to the Tree of Remembrance.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 45 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601 or to The Virginia Living Museum at 524 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan YOUNGBLOOD
January 18, 2010
Mike, Nancy and I were very saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. All my memories of her are pleasant and I particularly remember the "patience and kindness" she displayed toward us as teenagers.
Our prayers are with you and your family Mike. I hope our paths cross again soon.
Kenny and Nancy Underwood
Mike, LeeAnn,Michael and Allison Batkins
January 16, 2010
Dear Mike, Kathy and Russ, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Having lost both of my parents in the last six years I know it can be a very sad and tryng time. Your mother was a very lovely lady whom I am proud to have known. She will always be in my heart and you all are in my prayers.
Bill & Debbie Vaccarelli & Staff, Danny's Deli
January 16, 2010
Joan was a long time customer and friend and she will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Grace Twiford
January 15, 2010
Aunt Joan you will be truly missed and in our hearts forever! I am so thankful for the time we got to spend together, especially with Alex and Samantha. I will always remember Samantha being at your house playing with the toys. You were always so gracious. love you!
January 15, 2010
Dear Fairbanks family,
Our heart and prayers go out to your family as Joan has passed into the never ending light and love of GOD.May peace and joy honor all who have known Joan Youngblood.
Peace and Love Mike Patterson and Ellen
January 15, 2010
Nica,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
Take care,
Pam Curley
January 15, 2010
Dear Nica and all of Fairbanks and Youngblood family members,
Just like Nica, Joan was a unique and gifted individual. She was a gracious hostess as she welcomed others into her home. My most significant memory of Joan was when I roomed with Nica and Olivia while my husband served in VietNam. She was so kind to me when Nica and I would drop in for visits. She welcomed me into her home and at her table. She included me at family get-togethers at Virginia Beach as if she had known me always. Her kind heart was a wonderful gift. Like my oldest sister, she too was the "beauty" of the family. Her faith, "grace under fire" and perseverance enabled her to give her loved ones extra years. I know that she's already sorely missed. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead. God bless each of you!
Love and Friendship,
Brenda Barnette
KE Lockhart
January 15, 2010
Dear, dear Nica! My heart goes out to you, to Mike and Lois, to all your nieces and nephews and the whole wonderful lot of you.
Joan sounds like a truly exceptional woman, and I know you will miss her terribly. Siblings share that special bond -- beyond friendship (though friendship is there), beyond family (because you get to bond as equals).
Hold your memories close like jewels.
Erna Gale White
January 15, 2010
Mike, Lois, Nica and the Fairbanks family, I am sadden and sorry for the loss of Joan. I remember Joan visiting Nica and going to the Virginia Museum of fine Arts for the Egyptian Exhibit which she enjoyed and I enjoyed being with her. She was a very nice lady.
Barbara E Tyner
January 15, 2010
Dearest Joan,
I will miss you terribly until we meet again. I thank you for your annual Christmas cards, and am so very sorry I didn't send you one this year. I didn't send any. If I'd only known... I would have called you.
You probably are not even aware of the tremendous impact you've had on my life. I've loved you since the day I met you. You taught me so much. Your love for animals contributed greatly to love I already had for them. I'll never forget that HUGE aqaurium you ran for years because of that one little catfish. You did not want to disturb his home. What a loving and amazing woman! And you so loved your family. And the friends of your family were always welcome in your home. Rest in peace my beloved friend. We will see each other again with the Father and the Son.
Love, Barbara
Mike, Kathy, Russ, and the rest of you, I know you are grieving. May your memories, your faith, and your love sustain you during this sad time of loss. She will be missed.
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