Joanne Christine Hodges

AHOSKIE, NC - Joanne Christine Jones Hodges, aged 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, North Carolina. Joanne was born on May 15, 1947, in Washington, D.C., to her loving parents, Joseph Cricket Jones and Anna Anderson Jones, who preceded her in death.
A devoted wife, mother, and friend, Joanne leaves behind a legacy of care and compassion extended through both her professional and personal life. She found her calling as a registered psychiatric nurse where she touched countless lives with her dedication and exceptional skill.
At home, Joanne embraced her passion for the craft of crocheting and knitting, filling her home with colorful yarns and the warmth of handmade afghans. Her talent was recognized over the years with blue ribbons from various fairs, a testament to her skill and creativity. May Joanne's gentle spirit find peace and her memory remain eternally with those who knew and loved her.
Joanne is lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Ronald Victor Hodges, who resides at their home; her cherished daughter, Elizabeth Snave, and her husband, Dan, of Four Oaks, North Carolina; and her treasured great-granddaughter, Ashley Danielle Snave, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Joanne's memory will also be carried on by her dear friends Lionel and Gail Snave of Florida, whose friendships she held dear.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service in Ahoskie, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel, officiated by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Tyson. Joanne will be laid to rest in Ahoskie Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.garrettsykesfs.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service - Ahoskie Chapel, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 332-3122. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joanne, please visit our floral store.