Joanne Ades Jackson
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On Thursday, August 11, 2011, Joanne Ades Hassell Jackson, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after battling a respiratory disorder.
Joanne was born September 20, 1939, in Rockford, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Evelyn Thompson Ades and Lewis Blakeman Ades; and her first husband, Lieutenant Peter David Hassell.
Joanne graduated with a BA from Avilia College in Kansas City, Missouri, and completed her Masters of Education from University of Virginia. She worked as a special education teacher then as a Court Mediator and Probation Officer for Charlottesville District Court before retiring and moving to Alexandria, Virginia, to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, David Jackson and his wife, Susie, of Alexandria, Virginia; son, Steve Jackson and his wife, Tracy, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. In addition she leaves her sister, Barbara Fry and her husband, Tom; numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Rising Hope Church 8220 Russell Road, Alexandria VA 22309 which supports the homeless and disadvantaged community of which Joanne was an advocate and volunteer for.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Bob Emery
September 16, 2011
Dear Dave, Steve, and families,
I am not sure if your mother mentioned or you remember my name, but I hired her back in 1985 or so to work as a mediator on my new research project. She and I started the mediation program in the juvenile court here in Charlottesville, which was one of the first in Virginia. We did a lot of work, including doing many mediations together, and also had a lot of fun both here in Charlottesville and on trips to meetings around the country. All of this seemed like a mission to your mom (as it was for me), and both the service and the research has had a big impact.
Your mom called me a few months ago to let me know of her terminal illness and to relive old times. She seemed very happy and at peace. I really enjoyed reminiscing.
I am going to try to get to Alexandria tomorrow morning, but family logistics are making that difficult. If I don't make it, I certainly wanted you to know how much your mom meant to me, and that I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow.
Also, I'd really like if you could email me each of your mailing addresses to [email protected]
Later this fall, a second edition of my book Renegotiating Family Relationships will be published. The book is based largely on the work that began with your mother's help. There is a tribute to her in the acknowledgements, and I would like to send you a copy so you can see that.
My sympathies to you and your families -- your mom raved about you all in her Christmas cards.
Bob Emery
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