Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Mar 10, 1937 – Jan 9, 2020 (Age 82)
STEWART, Joann - Of Grand Blanc, age 82, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.
A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI.
The Reverend Donald Davidson officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Contributions may be made to American Arthritis Association or Genesee County Humane Society.
Visitation 10am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Joann was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (England) Whisnant. Joann retired from GISD after many years of service. She was a member of St. Christopher Episcopal Church and Flint Elks #222.
Surviving are children, Donald (Ramona), Barbara Johnson and Lisa (Kurt) Stewart-Visniski;
10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren;
And dear friend, Richard Voss.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David in 1999, brother, Arnold Whisnant, sister, Naomi Strong and grandson, Evan Walter Ray Stewart.
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Joanne was always a joy to be with. She was fun and always interested in everything. I am so happy to have known her. What a beautiful person.
Trish Dewit
January 15, 2020
Joanne you were a special friend I will never forget how you gave me confidence in myself and what I could achieve. You were a great example to follow.
Antoinette Sanborn
January 14, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI, MI
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The Warwick Pointe Condo Association wishes to send condolences to Joann Stewart's family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Jan Stanton
January 13, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
I was a vendor (Xerox) for your wonderful Joann while she worked at GISD for many years. We became trusted friends and she was like a second mom to me . Loved her so much! RIP Mrs. Stewart!
Curt Oldham
January 12, 2020 | Flushing, MI | Friend
Don & Ramona so sorry to read this just now. Your mother was a delight to be around. Prayers for all of you in this loss. God bless.
Larry Survance
January 11, 2020 | Lapeer, MI