Atlanta, Georgia
1951 - 2017
GARNER, Joan Joan Garner, Fulton County Commissioner, Dies at 65 Joan Garner, a long time community activist and organizer before she was elected to the Fulton County Commission, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Her death from breast cancer occurred after a sudden decline, just days after her...
Read MoreJoan you're dearly missed. I still remember our talks when I would visit you. I learned so much from your herstories. Especially our last one. RIP.
Thekla
April 17, 2025 | Friend
Joan. I know you are in heaven looking down on this earth and what's going on. You are with the Angeles and have a blessing bestowed upon all the people whose life you have touch with your love and peaceful kindness. I miss you and I know your soul has been rested in peace. Your journey in life has made a tremendously change for the quality of life for people not only in Atlanta however people in the world. Commissioner Hall had big feet to fill and you groom her extremely well. I she will...
THEKLA
April 17, 2023
I miss you so much!!!
Thekla Holder
April 17, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
I miss my Joanie so much. May she rest in peace
Thekla Holder
April 17, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
I miss you my sister. Judge Jane looks great. Peace be with you always. This candle is your light that you have shined on my life.
Thekla Holder
April 17, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
It was just last week when I saw Judge Jane visiting the court house and Fulton county building. I have Joan pictures and all her Thank you cards from her and Judge Jane. I also have the paper lollipop. I made for her last birthday and for her wonderful memorial service that Judge Jane did for her. She was like my sister. Joan is truly missed. I am extremely excited that we are keeping up her legacy. I Love you and Judge Jane always. Peace be with us always.
Thekla Holder
April 17, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
I miss my friend so much. It's been a year however it seems like yesterday. You will always be in my thoughts. May you rest in Peace. I will never forget you and Judge Jane kindness.
Thekla Holder
April 25, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Dear Jane,
I wanted to take a moment, with sadness and reflection, to offer my deepest condolences. Joan touched so many people with her warmth and kindness, I was one of them. I followed her as the President of SPF, in 2007. During my journey, she met with me and offered me counsel. I appreciated her advice and friendship. During our last conversation, she talked about the importance of the development of Auburn Avenue. I hope as a part of her legacy, we can make that vision a...
Janine Lee
May 08, 2017 | Decatur, GA
Dear Jane,
We met a few years ago when my partner and I had lunch with you and Joan at your family's cottage in Maine. I met Joan through NACo and she instantly became a friend.
I can't begin to tell you how much emptier a place the world seems without Joan. But her spirit lives on in so many ways.
May the comfort of family and friends sustain you in the days to come.
Sincerest condolences,
Charles Taylor and James Bogden
Charles Taylor
May 06, 2017 | Washington, DC