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Joanne Hambalek Obituary
Joanne Hambalek, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away on May 25, 2021 at her home in Tucker, Georgia; she was 88 years old. Joanne was born in Endicott, New York, on December 18, 1932. She graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1951, where she studied art and was the president of the Future Homemakers of America (club). She married Harold Gaige and had three children. She later married Edward Hambalek, in Endicott. The family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1972. Joanne was a devoted parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta and a longtime member of Creative Hands, where she made items that were donated to organizations that helped the homeless, newborns, HIV/Aids patients and refugees. She led the prayers at weekly meetings. Joanne was an active and loving grandparent. She was also an avid reader and shopper.
Joanne was predeceased by her husband, Edward Hambalek, to whom she was married for 51 years, her brother Ronald Kocak and her two sons Michael and Terry Gaige.
She is survived by her daughter Kathryn Black Brannon; grandchildren, April Seagraves (Mark), Jackie Marr (DJ), Halley and Alex Belcore, Michael and Bethanny Gaige and her three great-grandchildren, Hayden Seagraves, Katie and Ryan Marr.
The family will be holding a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 11 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2855 Briarcliff Rd. NE in Atlanta. Family and friends of Joanne are welcome to attend.
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Gary Cieslik
June 7, 2022
Joan was a saint and a bright light in my heart and the world, peace till we meet again.
Kathleen Fitzgerald
July 3, 2021
So sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. She was a dear friend for many years. My condolences to her family.
Mary Outman
July 1, 2021
Joan was such a kind, loving, wonderful person Knew her for a long time and we talked for hours on the phone. She was so good to my children, (her nieces) I will remember her as being one of the nicest person in my life. Love you Joan.... You will be missed...
Lisa K.
July 1, 2021
Aunt Joan was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. I am forever grateful and blessed to have had such a sweet, gentle soul in my life. I treasure every hug and kiss. God bless.
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