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JoAnn FUNK Obituary

FUNK, JoAnn C.

81, of Seminole, died at home surrounded by family Sept. 21, 2016. She earned her Master's and her Doctorate of Christian Counseling and was ordained a minister in the Church of the Nazarene in 1997. She served as the assistant pastor of counseling with the Church and most recently taught Bible classes in her community. She wrote a book, The Winning Side which was published in the late 1990s. Helping others was a passion she held for her entire life. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Noah; her children, Vicki, Paul, and, Michael; stepchildren, Sharon, Susan, Dianne, and Nancy; grandchildren, Michael, Amy, Joshua, and Matt; and a sister, Mary Jane Lee. A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Seminole, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 4 pm.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 24, 2016.

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Larry Dennis

September 26, 2016

Reverend JoAnn Funk was and will continue to be a blessing to her family, friends and parishioners. Debbie and I are celebrating her safe crossing and have the assurance she is now safe in the arms of her Savior.
Larry Dennis, District Superintendent
Florida District Church of the Nazarene

Gail Russell

September 25, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I know JoAnn from church and will greatly miss seeing her there. My prayers of comfort are with you.

September 24, 2016

We will miss you very much, Mom. Thank you for a wonderful like and all you did for us.
Love, Mike

Richard E. Sorensen & Staff

September 24, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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