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JoAnn Valentine Obituary

VALENTINE JoAnn Valentine, age 79, died July 15, 2008, at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. She was a member of the Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. JoAnn spent all of her life nurturing family and friends. She was a hard worker with a spunky spirit and a funny sense of humor. Preceded in death by her husband Adrian "Bud", 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children, Judi (Jim) Thomas of Buckeye Lake, Rick (Bev) Valentine of Columbus, Janice [Bob Wright] Leonard of Hilliard, Mark Valentine, Caren Valentine, and Craig (Sheila) Valentine all of Columbus; grandchildren, Jeff (Karen) Thomas, Justin (Jodena) Thomas, Matt (Amy) Valentine, Mike (Amy) Valentine, Stephanie (Travis) Wenning, Lori (Justin) Hollandsworth, Lindsay Leonard, Melissa (Chad) Snider, Chris Berecz, Dustin Valentine; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Friday 5-8 p.m., where service will be held Saturday 10:30 a.m. Pastor Tim Stout officiating. Interment Fernwood Cemetery. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2008.

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July 12, 2009

Gramma ~ It's hard to believe that it's been almost a year since you went home to heaven. I miss you so much, but know that you are truly in a better place! So often I go to pick up the phone to call you, to tell you something, to ask advice or just to chat...I miss your voice and your warm embrace! Allison is turning into quite the young lady and Matlyn is full of spunk, just like her MaMa :-) You would have gotten such a kick out of her! I feel you know more about this little one on the way than we do right now and he/she will arrive with hugs & kisses from Heaven. I pray that you know how grateful I am for your love and care through the years and that you know how very much I love you!
I'll be seeing you,
Melissa Ann(Chad, Alli Jo & Mati J too)

July 20, 2008

Judi,
Your mother must have been a wonderful person to have such an caring, loving daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love,
Charlene Miller

Judy Horn

July 19, 2008

Dear Judi-

You and your family are in my prayers.

I love you!

Emily Snider

July 17, 2008

Melissa ~
I'm always here for you if you guys need anything. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Lizabeth Moore

July 17, 2008

Melissa,
Just know that we are here for you and your family during this rough time. And she will always be watching over you.
Love you always~

Matthew & Nancy Blake

July 17, 2008

Melissa & Family
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Fred Pringle

July 17, 2008

I will miss our conversations. She was always a true friend to myself and especially my Mother who they stood up for each other at their weddings.

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