Photo courtesy of Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home - Hampton
HAMPTON, Virginia
Apr 15, 1967 – Jul 17, 2024
Celebrating the Life of Dr. JoAnn McCleod
April 15, 1967 - July 17, 2024
On Wednesday, July 17th at Riverside Reginal Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia God called home our beloved sister, cousin, godmother, and friend: JoAnn McCleod. JoAnn was born on April 15, 1967 in Germany to the late Whit and Maggie Lee McCleod. She received her formal education in Hampton City School System. She later received her Doctorate from National University in Business Administration.
JoAnn was an employee of Regent University in Virginia Beach Virginia, where she worked as an Administrative Advisor. She was involved in numerous activities, hobbies, and interest which included QVC (sales), Hampton City Schools System, Newport News Public Schools, and Virginia Kids Eat Free (non-profit USDA feeding program).
JoAnn was an active member of New Life Church, where she sang in the Mass Choir, Cornerstone Assembly of God Church; and Devine Concept Group. She affectionately was on the praise team of each ministry. She truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures from chatting with family and friends to her uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She had a way of making everyone feel valued and heard.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings Ann Brown, Mary (Gloria) McCleod, and Cipriano McCleod, and Demetrious Brown.
Left to cherish her memories are one sibling, Clifford Brown of Huntsville, Alabama, a niece, Demetria Brown of Florida, five immediate family members; Marie Rogers, Fredric Woods, Renee Cox of Covington Georgia, and Fitzgerald Woods of Anchorage Alaska; "Sister-like" friends, Jacqueline Lipford-Rainey (Theodore), Shelia Johnson, Carmen Barnette, Tracey Council (Ryan), Markita Van De Riet, Cyndi Owens, six Godchildren, Andre Christian, Theodore S. Rainey, Hapte Rainey, Zion Rainey, Tiras Council, and Zechariah Council. and a host of relatives and friends, and a special little fellow, John-John also held a special place in JoAnn's heart.
JoAnn leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories that will forever be carried in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to thank everyone for all acts of kindness shown during or time deep sorrow and loss. A special thank you to the staff and nurses of Riverside Regional Medical Center, Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, and the Bethel High School Alumni class of 85. May God continue to bless each one of you.
Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 PM (viewing at 11:00 that morning) at New Life Church, 1525 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton, VA 23669
Read MoreI sang with her in the Regent Gospel Choir; She had a memorable voice!
Mark Weber
February 08, 2025 | Buffalo, NY | Classmate
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will miss you Song Bird
Jimmie Jamison
July 27, 2024 | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | Friend
Sis. Joann was a mighty woman of God who loved the Lord her smile. I loved talking with her she was a very positive person always trusted God for everything she needed. She was a powerful woman of God when you sang you can feel the anointing of God flowing in the atmosphere I love to hear her sing she was anointed to sing. She will truly missed.
Kitty Hargett
July 19, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Friend
Joann IS a woman of God whose light shined everywhere she went. She was our first Web Designer at New Life Church. We quickly realized JoAnn set a standard for perfection. JoAnn was instrumental in bringing “Operation Christmas Child” An Organization that ensured children all over the world were blessed with a Christmas gift. This Organization ensured the gospel is spread throughout the world. JoAnn was an integral part of our Ensemble Worship Team at NLC for many years. She loved everyone....
Elder Herb & Sharon Pittman
July 18, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Friend
