Joanne Vance Obituary
She was born in Bristol Virginia to the late Charles R. and Celia Vance Barnes. She was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School and attended King College, Sullins College and East Tennessee State University. Mrs. Vance was a proud and active member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and was an accomplished musician and choral director. She was a member of several craft, quilt and knitting guilds.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Warren Vance of Kingsport; a brother, Bill Barnes and his wife Patricia of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a niece, Tara Barnes; and a nephew, John Barnes.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 Monday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2008, at Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at 2:30, with Pastor Gary R. Bement officiating. The committal and interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 1593 Warpath Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com.
Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, Va., (276) 669-6141, is serving the family of Mrs. Vance.
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Bill Sade
November 10, 2008
Our Prayer: Carry her, Lord, in your arms.
Let her lean against your chest.
Let her listen to Your heart beating and
Feel your breath on her cheek as You whisper,
“I’ve got you my child, I will keep you with me.
I won’t sit you down until you are strong enough to stand.”
Carry her, Lord, in your arms.
Lift her above the pain and sadness she has been carrying.
Lift her high, Lord, so she can breathe deeply of the Heavens.
Lift her so she can see with Your eyes and
Understand why the past has shaped her and
The future is in Your hands.
Lord, as you carry her, tell her how much we love her.
Help her to understand how much we will miss her.
Let her know the times we laughed and prayed
Together were such a blessing and brought us joy.
Lord, let her know this journey is part of Your plan.
We know she is going to be better
Because You are taking her there.
In this, Lord, we can find peace in the valley.
Lord, carry her in Your arms.
Keep her safe, make her whole.
And then plant her feet on solid ground,
So she may sing your praises for eternity.
We thank You, Lord,
for letting us share this part of her journey.
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David Coffey
November 8, 2008
Warren:
We have lost one of the very best of our generation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne had an uplifting spirit that cheered everyone. She will always be fondly in our memories. Pat and I appreciate that you and Joanne came to the King College reunion where we were able to catch up on the years of living so far distant.
Debbie Wade
November 7, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss of JoAnne.We met her for the first time at April's picnic and really enjoyed talking with her.I know April thought so much of her and will miss her. She was like a grandmother to her.
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