Joanne Mahanes Tisdale

Joanne Mahanes Tisdale

Joanne Tisdale Obituary

Published by Daily Progress on Jan. 7, 2010.
Joanne Mahanes Tisdale

Joanne Mahanes Tisdale,, 73, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010.

She was born November 22, 1936, in Charlottesville, to the late George Minis and Annie Rea Mahanes.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 50 years, Robert Josephus Tisdale; three children, Suzy Tisdale Clary and her husband, Bob, of Mauldin, South Carolina, Lynne Tisdale McKaughan and her husband, Carter, of Wilmington, North Carolina and Robert Josephus Tisdale Jr. of Nebo, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Spencer Clary, Cameron Clary, Mason McKaughan and Alex McKaughan; brothers, George Edward Mahanes and his wife, Sybil, of Charlottesville, and Barry Rea Mahanes of Bonita Springs, Florida; and mother-in-law, Lillian Abernethy Tisdale.

Westmoreland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

An online register is available under OBITUARIES at www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.

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January 19, 2010

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January 9, 2010

Marion Wright posted to the memorial.

January 19, 2010

Dear Joe and family,

Mary and I were saddened to learn about Joanne's death. Our prayers go out to you and the family as you go through this most difficult time. May God's love and comfort surround you during this time.

Ray and Mary Robbins Union,SC

January 10, 2010

Joe and family
Sorry to hear of JoAnna's passing, She will be remembered always. Her kind help to me has been wonderful.
Bob Mahanes, Richmond

Marion Wright

January 9, 2010

Dear Joe and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. We go far back in memory when we were neighbors on Lakeside Drive in Union. My girls,Holley and Julie had many good times playing with Lynn and Suzy. Joanne was a special person and will surely be missed by many friends and family.
My condolences and love to you all.
Marion Wright Atlanta, Ga.

January 8, 2010

I am thinking of your family at this difficult time, my prayers are with you. Nikki Sessoms (friend of Lynne and Carter McKaughan)

January 8, 2010

Thinking of you all during this time with fond memories of all the Tisdales. I know you will miss your precious mom, wife and friend!
With love,
Betsy Shedd White

Chuck and Jean Patton

January 8, 2010

It saddens our heart to learn about Joanne's death. There are so many memories we cherish growing up as cousins. Our prayers go out to the family as you go through this most difficult time. May God's love and comfort surround you during this time.

Betty Fielder

January 8, 2010

My dear friend Joanne will be missed more then words can begin to express. I have such fond memories of our times together. Lynne, Suzy, Joey, and Joe, please know that I am always here for you. I send my love.

Beth Brackney King

January 7, 2010

Am so sorry to hear about Mrs Tisdale!! I have such fond memories of your family when i was a child!! My favorite summers were those that included a night at your home on the way to the beach. Your children were so much fun and i will never forget how warm and inviting the two of you were as we spent time in your home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a sad time.
Love to each of you...

Sylvia and Bill Mitchell

January 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as we recall warm and loving memories of Joanne.

thomas parr

January 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

J.C. and Patty Bailes

January 7, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Tisdale and Mahanes Family during this sad time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love to all.

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