Sacramento, California
RANKIN, Jo Ann Passed into the arms of her savior at her home in Carmichael, California on April 17, 2012, at the age of 76. She died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones after a very brief but brave battle with cancer.Jo Ann Soares was born in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff on June 22,...
Read MoreI am so very sad that Aunt Jo Ann has passed. My heart goes out to Uncle Max, Mark, Randy, Holly and Krystal. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Rankin
April 30, 2012 | Willits, CA
Auntie Jo Ann, you have always been my angel, now you are God's angel... I take comfort in knowing that your love, warmth and generosity of spirit will forever shine down on all of us. Love you.
Kelly Krause
April 27, 2012 | San Francisco, CA
Jo Ann will be well remembered. We only fleetingly knew one another while working. I got to know her more during our retiree lunches, and will miss her immensely, especially for her humor. No matter how you felt she could always make you laugh. Wish I had known her sooner, I feel I have missed so much joy.
Cheryl Holder
April 26, 2012 | North Highlands, CA
One of our "wonderful times" !
Jo Ann will be in my heart forever.........she will
always be with me on the golf course. We
shared so much together....endless laughter and
fun. Her warm heart carried me through some
hard times. She always told me to "buck up sis,
things will be better for you soon"...... We were special pals and enjoyed so many wonderful times together. I miss her smiling face and quirky personality..........I am sending my love
to Max and her family ..... may they find...
Cheryl Rossi
April 23, 2012 | Reno, NV
There was no person my generous than JoAnn, whatever was asked she always went above and beyond. Her wonderful laugh will be missed by all.
Sharon Bradford
April 23, 2012 | Roseville, CA
I will never forget JoAnn. She always made me laugh. JoAnn was a woman who made the world a better place and I will miss her.
Linda Andrews
April 22, 2012 | Carmichael, CA
JoAnn who I lovingly began to call Auntie Joann holds a special memory in my heart. I'll never forget how JoAnn and her husband opened their home for a very special Christmas gathering. I'm proud to say I'm part of the PacBell Lunch Bunch and Sandy is so true in saying we all loved her.
I know your still hitting those hole in ones in Heaven.
Janet Walker
April 22, 2012 | West Sacramento, CA
JoAnn was always there for me. She gave me my wedding shower over 42 years ago and planned both my baby showers. I have wonderful memories working with her in PR and Engineering. Not to mention the times we partied, cried and laughed together.
I will never forget her, she was one of a kind. I along with the rest of the PacBell Lunch Bunch Gals will miss her deeply. We all loved her.
Sandra Cooper
April 22, 2012 | Davis, CA