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for Joanna Chastain
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Kelsey Norris
April 28, 2024
Joanna Beth, I´m engaged! This is the craziest message to share without you here, as I thought you´d be right by my side for every step pre- post - during the celebratory events. I think of you daily, despite the number of years that have passed, you are still my best friend. I love and I miss you.
Now and for always, my heart is with you and your precious family. I love you all, love always - Kelsey Norris
Passing By
April 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a young life. Prayers for her and your family.
January 28, 2014
Your beautiful spirit lives on my sweet girl. I was talking with Pastor Sue at church this past Sunday and she was telling me how she was having lunch with an old friend of hers and her son. The conversation turned to accidents and risky behavior and the woman's son said that he knew how awful it can be when people have accidents due to texting/drinking, etc and driving because one of his friends died that way and he will never forget her. He said that because she's gone he remembers and tries to drive safely. Guess who his friend was? You Joanna, you! It so touched my heart! I'm so grateful that Sue ran into Anthony Downs and he shared this story. Needless to say she was floored too and very touched by the fact that your spirit lives on in so many, many hearts keeping us safe from so far away.
I love you - always and forever
Mom
So much gone, so much too soon
Donna Chastain
November 18, 2013
Well Jo, this past Saturday was five years since you left us but you're always right there with us all, every day. So special, your light will always shine.
Love you sweet girl,
Mom & Dad
Chase Houston
November 15, 2013
At midnight it'll be 5 years you were taken things have changed so much I'd give anything to have you in my life meet my wife and my step daughter see the man I've become you were such a big influence in my life you will always be remembered in loved the memories I have of you will never leave my mind
Danielle Larson
May 23, 2013
Hey Jo,
I sometimes randomly get sad out of nowhere when that day pops in my mind. I cant believe how longs its been already. I miss you so much! Wonderful People like you are never forgotten. Just wanted to stop in and say hi and that I wish you were here to talk to and meet my daughter...yea i have a daughter now! :) one day ill see you again, until then, watch over us angel!
Donna Chastain
February 9, 2013
Just a regular old Saturday night and I'm sitting here at our computer thinking of you. I miss you so much sweet girl and will love you till the end of time. I've been dreaming about you so much lately and many times you're just little, but always so very special.
Love and miss you,
Mom
Stephanie Scales
January 6, 2013
Joanna
We werent the best of friends but I want you to know I'm sorry ! I'm sorry for what happened to you and I want you to know that I think of you often you were a sweet kind heart beautiful girl whom was taking way yo soon ! I wish things could have been different ! You were always so sweet and a real joy to be around I hope you are at peace and I keep your family in my prayers -you are missed
Donna Chastain
November 16, 2012
It's been four years today Jo and I haven't gotten very far from where I was when I first heard the news, still disbelieving and thinking you'll be back one day soon. Your friends have all sent beautiful messages to you on Facebook and everyone misses you so much. We love you Joanna and we always will.
Mom & Dad
Daytona Beach Photo Booth, July 1997
Donna Chastain
September 15, 2012
Just thinking of you Jo and missing you as always. Had that same dream again that I couldn't find you, this time you were 8 or 9, last time you were a baby. In my dreams I'm always searching for you,wish I could find you again. So much love to you and Jon.
Love,
Mom
Jon, Grandma, Joanna, Grandpa 1994
Donna Chastain
May 2, 2012
Dear Joanna,
Today we had the memorial service for grandpa. He passed away last Friday and I'm sure you and Jon and Grandma and Chris and Uncle LeRoy have all caught up with him already and he is happy to be at peace again.
I love you as much today as ever sweet girl and miss you and your brother unbearably. May God keep you until I see you again.
Love,
Mom
Donna & Barry Chastain
April 8, 2012
Happy Easter to you and your brother, you both are so in our thoughts today as we celebrate another blessed Easter Sunday without you. But thanks be to God that because of Easter you are not lost to us and we will be with you again. We love and miss you so much and cherish the beautiful memories you've both left us. You were, and still are, our precious angels.
We will love you till the end of time.
Mom & Dad
Donna Chastain
November 18, 2011
Well Jo, we've passed another anniversary of losing you, always hard when the day comes. But your dad and I filled it with memories of you sweet girl along with the renewed determination to carry on as the mom and dad of the best two kids that were ever born.
Love and miss you so much and so wish that this horror had never happened. You seem so close sometimes it's like we can feel the air move or when I make bacon I wait for you to come running. Your friends feel the same, your spirit is so strong we just can't accept you're gone. We travel on with you as our angel.
Loving & Missing you Always & Forever,
Mom & Dad
Kevin James
July 15, 2011
Dearest Donna and Barry...
Joyia and I just learned of this and we are so saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both, and of course we send our love to Joanna - and Jonathan.
We love you both.
- Kevin & Joyia
Chase Houston
April 18, 2011
Missing u constantly Id give anything to jst have one more day
Donna Chastain
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas Joanna. We miss you and Jonathan so much and wish you were here with us to celebrate but since you're not we will hold you in our hearts as we celebrate the birthday of our savior who will bring us all back together again.
Love you,
Mom & Dad
Loving and missing you today and always
Donna Chastain
November 16, 2010
Today is two years since we lost you Jo and I miss you so much. Everything Dad and I do it seems we think of how it would be if you were here with us or things we did together before. Life is just not the same without you.
I love you sweet girl and wish with all my heart that this was just some very long awful dream. Your sweet spirit will stay in my heart forever.
Love,
Mom
Donna Chastain
May 16, 2010
Today is a year and a half since you left us and I am thinking about you constantly and missing you more than ever. Let's face it, you were my world sweet girl and the sun just doesn't shine for me without you. You were the best daughter, sister and friend anyone could have ever had and you have left such an impact in this world my angel. I love you so. -Mom
April 17, 2010
love n' miss you jojo
youll forever be in my heart
Donna Chastain
April 7, 2010
I love you angel, always and forever-Mom
Donna Chastain
April 2, 2010
Dear James,
Thank you for your beautiful message. I miss her so much, especially at the holidays, that sometimes I really have to force myself to go on. But when I read the thoughts of those who loved my Jo I remember that she and her brother are counting on me so I go on in faith.
Happy Easter to you and your family and may God bless you and keep you always.
Donna Chastain
James Kelley
April 1, 2010
Dear Jo
Words can not describe how much i miss you. You were much more than a friend, your heart was huge and heavy, your Smile brightened even my darkest days. You saved my life, and God has reserved a special place for you.Not a day goes by where you dont cross my mind, every night i pray your watching over your Mother and Father, 2 of the Kindest whole hearted people i have had the pleasure to meet in my life. I'll never forget the day you introduced me to your father, i was so nervous. But we sat down and watched nascar, and it was then i saw where you got your sense of ambition. Jo i miss you dearly, and although you may already know this I love you dearly.Your impact on my life was much more then friendship, you taught me so many things that inturn saved my life.
-James P Kelley II
Donna Chastain
January 28, 2010
They say that God never gives us more than we can bear...but sometimes it breaks us. My heart is with all of you out there who are broken. May your love and memories carry you through, knowing that those that we miss so much are with us every day.
ELAINE MAROS
January 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Newsome High School Lab
January 25, 2010
Donna Chastain
January 25, 2010
Konstantin, I don't know you but you have made my day...your note to Joanna has touched my heart and will do so for my husband as well when he reads it. Thanks so much for sharing your memories of our sweet girl. It hurts so much to have lost her but its people like you that remind us what a blessing she was to us all while she was here. And she remains so in my heart forever.
My best wishes to you always,
Joanna's Mom
Konstantin Ravvin
January 24, 2010
Joanna,
I was recently looking through my facebook friends list and your name popped up- I had half of mind on clicking on it because you hadn't changed your profile pic in so long and I was wanting to see how you were doing; I was met with wall posts containing "rip" and "miss you" messages, I can't believe it took me this long to find out that you passed away-and personally I'm still in shock.
My freshman year in high school, when I met you, you treated me with so much respect and what I appreciated most about you was the fact that you maintained that character for everyone you met-you always stood out, to me if not to everyone.
I still remember the days in 9th grade when you stood with me in the car pool area waiting for your dad to come pick you up and he'd always be there for you early-smiling. I wish I had known you more, gotten a chance to hang out with you more and explained to you how much everything you did for me then, matter to me now.
I still can't believe it..
A part of you is still alive inside of all of us because of the way you touched our lives, thank you
Donna Chastain
January 16, 2010
Just thinking of you Jo and really missing you. Love you always, Mom
Charles Green
December 14, 2009
I'm not a father. I hope to be one day. I am a teacher, though, and it always impacts me when I hear about a young life that was lost too soon. My heart goes out to Joanna Beth's family. (Isa. 41:10)
-Charles A. Green
December 14, 2009
it always hurts to have a life cut so short. my condolences to the family may God keep you in his heart Psalms 23:4
Donna & Jim Chastain
December 12, 2009
Tomorrow is your 21st birthday Joanna and we so wish you were here to celebrate. This should have been the very best time of your life instead of only a memory left...this we'll never understand.
We're going down to visit you and Jon in Boca tomorrow and then we'll be attending the Compassionate Friend's World Wide Candle Lighting service in Boca. It will be especially meaningful this year since it falls on your birthday.
We love you and miss you Jo and would do anything to have you back.
Love always,
Mom & Dad
Tracy
November 20, 2009
Dear Joanna,
We miss you so much. I wish God didn't not take you and your brother so soon.
It breaks my heart to think of your mom and dad's pain and suffering. I wish there was something I could do to help heal thier broken hearts. Please watch over them and keep them strong.
Until we meet again my dear sweet cousin angel Jo.
Love you forever.
Leaving on our Cruise May 2008, Tampa
November 18, 2009
Donna Chastain
November 18, 2009
Thank you to whomever sponsored Joanna's guest book...I tried to do it but got a message that it had already been sponsored.
Thanks so much for caring! <3
Donna Chastain
November 14, 2009
Memories of My Joanna,
Nov. 11, 2008: We spent the morning talking about your personal decisions; Nov. 12, 2008: We had dinner together at Beef O'Brady's & I put gas in your car...then you went to Ashton's. Nov. 13, 2008: You came into the bedroom and said good morning to dad and me; you were happy that dad got home from his trip to Reno okay...we didn't really talk because we were half asleep and you went off to bed. That was the last time we saw you...Nov. 14: You were sleeping when we left for work and gone when we got home. Nov. 15th: You never came home Friday night & then when you came home on Saturday we were out...you texted me and told me you were going to a birthday party--Jess' I think. We got home before 8pm but you had already left...in such a hurry. Nov 16th, 2:30 a.m.: State Trooper at the door/drove out to Mud Lake Rd/60...Still Can't Believe It...you and your friend Chris gone.
I'm still asking Why?
Missing you every day,
Mom
Joanna & Jon, Halloween in the 90's
Donna Chastain
October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween to you Joanna as you are once again trick or treating with your Jon.
Love you both,
Mom
Donna Chastain
August 30, 2009
Hello Sweet Girl,
I know that your cousin Chris has joined you and Jon and I miss you all so much!
Loving you always,
Mom
Donna Chastain
July 16, 2009
Today is 8 months since you've been gone Jo and all I can say is that I miss you more every day my sweet girl. You were everything to your dad and me and life is just not the same without you. We will love and miss you always and so will all your family and friends. You were a very special light in this world that we were far from ready to see go out. May your light shine down on us and give us the strength to remember the great times we all had together. Love you!
Mom
Joanna's Beautiful Blue Eyes
Donna Chastain
May 16, 2009
Today marks 6 months since you're gone Jo and it still doesn't seem real. I go into your bedroom(s) and all your clothes, pictures, school id's, etc. are still there. It's a nightmare when I think of you being gone so I just think of you and all the things that made you our precious girl. You are with me always.
Love,
Mom
Mother's Day 2009
Donna Chastain
May 11, 2009
Yesterday was Mother's Day and I was dreading having the day come. I wasn't sure what to do or how to feel and then I realized it was still a special day for me because I had been blessed with the precious gifts of you and your brother. Your dad and I drove round trip to Boca yesterday and visited you both. It was where we needed to be. Thank you for being our child my sweet girl, and thank your brother for being our precious boy. We will love you always and miss you forever.
Mom & Dad
Donna Chastain
March 13, 2009
Hello Jo,
It will be 3 months on Monday since I've talked to you. I miss you so much and so wish that I could hug you and this long and lonely time would be all over. I feel like I'm living in a parallel universe, one where I'm working & interacting, and one where I'm watching life happen without you.
My only peace is that both you and Jon are in God's world now. It's just so unbelievable to have lost you both...I find it so hard to grasp and impossible to understand.
Loving you always,
Mom
Donna Chastain
January 8, 2009
Oh Lauren, we think of you too. In fact you had sent me a book mark that said "Let All You do be Done in Love" as it says on Jon's bench. I had it with me for so many years and I wrapped it with the flowers that I left for Joanna on her birthday.
Those were such awesome comments that you wrote about my beautiful boy--thank you so much. He was my sun, moon, and stars and she was my heart and soul. I love and miss them so much it just hurts.
God bless you and your family and congratulations on your coming wedding. I look forward to hearing from you.
Love,
Donna
LAUREN WILSON
January 7, 2009
Donna,
i just cant get this all out of my head. 1st jon and then joanna or jojo as you guys called her or atleast her jon did. he was so fond of her. like a protective brother looking over a sister! its crazy how much time i miss your son jon! its been exactly 9 years to date hes been gone, but never forgotten! i have pictures all over of him and i and it brings me a smile everytime i look at them. all the memories we had. he was like a brother to my sister and me and like a son to my parents, too. he was always at our house hanging out, getting his car washed by my brother and friends before work. thats smile he had could turn anyone, specially myself from being sad, depressed or whatever into a smile, but not quite that smile he had. his smile would lite up a room. i talk about him constently with my family and my sister. his name comes up atleast 5 times or more a day in conversations. he was such a gift from GOD! he pushed me to do things and get my bootie moving everyday it felt! he pressered me into getting my G.E.D. and took me to take it and picked me up right after.im sooooo thankful for that bc GOD only knows if i would have it now?! he was gone before i got the results and my diploma, but i got it bc of him! he means more than words to me. i loved him so much and wish he was here to see me get married in sept. 09! he was the life of the party, but at the same time he was a caring, loving, and considerate of others. DONNA, YOU AND JIM BOTH RAISED A WONDEFUL MAN , JON AND IM A WONDEFUL DAUGHTER, JOANNA, TOO! i miss writing you letters and getting them from you also. i have your address now so i will be sending you a letter/card very soon. i wish you and jim and family all the strenght in this world to try to be tough through this trying time and to always have FAITH in GOD knowing that there both in heaven looking down on all of us! please take care of yourself and always know with the faith you have with the LORD that you will always have him looking over you and guiding you through all of this! THEY WERE ANGELS ALL ALONG, WE JUST DIDNT KNOW IT, UNTIL NOW!!!!
LOVE ALWAYS,
lauren wilson
my address is : lauren wilson
1505 crescent cir. apt.# A-16
lake park, florida. 33403
Donna Chastain
January 6, 2009
Oh Joanna,
I miss you so much and I wish that as in Bruce Springsteen's song that we were "Living in the Future and None of this has happened yet".
But sadly it has and you've been gone almost two months now--our 31st wedding anniversary, Thanksgiving, yours and Lindsay's 20th birthdays, Angie's 25th birthday, Christmas, New Year's, and the first day back to classes at HCC is tomorrow...I wish you were here!!!
Loving & Missing You Always,
Mom
Jenna DeMarco
December 17, 2008
Jo,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I look back through all the years I've known you and I can't believe it. 5th grade hand bells to graduation, and all the crazy times in between. My life has been altered because of you. You have been the one TRUE friend to me. There has been so many times that I have gone to text you about something that has happened and I can't finish the text. I don't know what I will do with out my other. The greatest times of my life were spent with you. I miss you every day and it gives me peace to know that one day we will see you again. I love you!
Angela Moore
December 9, 2008
Joanna....Gosh I still think of you everyday. Everynight as I say my prayers I am talking to you b/c I know you are listening. I am so sad and hurt in one way because our family doesnt have you anymore, but then so happy in another because I know you are thrilled to be back with Jon. I love you guys sooooo much!! Words just cant explain. You were so beautiful & full of life that I sometimes think how could God have taen you from us, But I guess only he knows that, he must have needed a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL!! I love you sweetie, give bigs hugs to everyone up there for me!
Aunt Donna & Uncle Barry..... I LOVE YOU!
Nataley Washington
December 5, 2008
Jim and Donna,
I am so sorry for your lost. You and your family are in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy,
Nataley
Melanie Peeples
November 28, 2008
Hello Barry and Donna. We are sorry for your loss! You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Please hold on to each other, and Joanna's memories. We pray that will be comfort for you both. God bless you all.
Kristin Wilson
November 26, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Chastain,
I would like to say my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time. My sister Lauren and I always talk about all the good times we had with Jon, and even though I did not know Joanna I know she was just as special as Jon. They are both now with God and looking down on the both of you. Your family is in my prayers. God Bless!
Jo & Mom @ Boca Beach 12/30/06
November 25, 2008
Donna & Jim Chastain
November 25, 2008
To All the Dear Family & Friends,
Thank you all for the beautiful messages you have left in this book; for your presence and help at Joanna's Memorial Service on Sunday the 23rd as well as her burial in Boca Raton on Friday the 21st; and most of all for loving her and being there for her in her life and continuing her memory. For that we are truly grateful and comforted by the love you have shown to our sweet girl.
Please know that we would love to hear from you at anytime. And also please take care of yourselves and know that you are loved.
Our Love to All,
LAUREN WILSON
November 25, 2008
donna and jim, i would like to express my deepest condolences. i really have no words to say. my mind is so blank at the thought of the loss of joanna and john. they were both such wonderful young people with a so much of the world to offer them. God must have needed them more than we all did? its still hard for me to deal with the loss of your oldest son john almost 9 years ago, but i know that hes up in heaven like joanna looking over not only me, but YOU! john was my best friend and he will always be. i have never met anyone like him...i believe he was an ANGEL sent from heaven to live here on earth and help people just like me. there are times i look back and thank God that he was in my life. i want you both to know that your both im my prayers and my thoughts just like you have been for the past 9 years. i miss john so much and i know that as much as your heart has been broken you can find strength and courage to look forward knowing that they are both with GOD in heaven looking down over you and all of us and thats what gives me strength to move on and i hope it does for the both of you during this trying time. you will always be in my prayers and thoughts and im just so happy and thankful that i had the time to get to know john and joanna. ANGELS, THATS WHAT THEY WERE AND THERE FINALLY HOME!
Mashondria Jenkins
November 25, 2008
May god give you the comfort that you and your wife need for such a time as this.i pray that god incamp his gaurdian angels around you to lift your spirits and build you up daily,knowing that she is in a better place with her heavenly father.May god bless you and your wife.
Joanna & Emily before homecoming, 2005
Emily Frazier
November 24, 2008
I grew up with Joanna. We remained friends through every stage of my life since I was ten years old. She was truly my big sister. I will never have another friend like her. And though I will never understand why such a horrible thing had to happen, I am so glad that I got to be best friends with someone so unique and amazing. I am so thankful that I had a friend like her for so long. Joanna has been my best, closest friend for such a long long time. And for the rest of my life, a part of her will be with me. No matter what happened, nothing can take away the memories and years we shared together.
Mr. and Mrs. Chastain- You have always been like my second parents. I will never forget the times that joanna and I shared with you... the holidays our families spent together, the vacations we went on... and I want you both to know that you're two of the sweetest, most strong, and caring people I have ever met. I love you both so much.
Huguette Fraser
November 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kelly Eakins
November 22, 2008
Donna and Jim,
I can't stop thinking about you. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that you will hold on to each other and your faith in God until that day when you will be reunited with your precious babies in Heaven. You are wonderful parents and I hope you take comfort in the fact that you brought two beautiful souls into this world. I am so glad that Patrick and I had the pleasure of meeting Joanna and spending Thanksgiving with your family. My daughter, Melody has wonderful memories of her cousin Emily's best friend and is praying for you too. Peace be with you.
Cheryl Driggers
November 22, 2008
Joanna, I still have the pictures of you and Caleb's homecoming together....I can't beleive it has happen again in the community lost of a young life, may God be with your family as they get through the lost of your beautiful smile! My thoughts and prayers are with the faimly.
Mrs. Driggers
Anna Nicole
November 22, 2008
Joann babygirl,
it seems like yesterday just hangin out
doin our usual.
reality hasn't sunk in yet, it seems as if your still alive.
it's as if your just asleep, your phones off and you'll wake up soon and call me.
but that's not going to happen.
your with katie, quinn, and your brother now gorgeous.
watch over your friends, family, and ashton.
i love you forever joanna
<3 gone but never forgotten.
Laura Frazier
November 22, 2008
Joanna was my daughter Emily’s dearest and closest friend.
The girls grew together from playing video games and riding scooters around the neighborhood to going tanning and getting manicures.
Side by side, they navigated the often dramatic journey of adolescence. There were first dates, first kisses, first jobs, first cars, first proms...
There were surely tears along the way, but also much joy.
Joanna simply bubbled with light and laughter. She always had a mischievous twinkle in her beautiful eyes, and when she laughed, she sort of laughed with her whole body.
Many times during Em and Jo’s “up-all-night” sleepovers, they would wind up literally rolling on the floor laughing in giggle-fits. In the morning, we would find them smiling in their sleep, curled up together on Emily’s bed in a nest of magic marker drawings, stuffed animals, cd’s, empty potato chip bags and candy wrappers -- the whole mess tangled up in cell phone charger cords.
Jim and Donna -- for the rest of our lives, Emily, Will, Mike and I will keep Joanna in our hearts and you in our prayers. The memories are precious and crystal and indelible, and we are so thankful to have known and loved your beautiful Jojo.
Sarah B
November 21, 2008
Our hearts break for you. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people....some you know well and some you've never met. Stay strong and keep the memories of your children alive in your hearts.
Michele Maynard
November 21, 2008
Donna and Jim,
Your in my thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort in knowing your daughter is in a beautiful, peaceful place. I am here for you if you need anything.
Matt Collins
November 21, 2008
Joanna i knew you through out highschool. Always comin out to tampa and always down to party and have a good time. Always the one to hang out with me out in Ybor when i didnt wanna go in the club. I just got the news yesterday and couldnt of been more shocked. Really wish we could of hung out again. I miss you and so does Cyle with a "C". I miss you gorgoues! Stay safe and save me a seat in heaven by you. Cuz i promise we'll get to party again. Best of hopes to the Chastain family. Missin you already Joanna! -love, matt.
Joanna, aunt Sandy, cousins Angie & Blake - May 2008.
November 21, 2008
Joanna, Mom and cousin Chris- May 2008
November 21, 2008
Joanna and cousin Marina on Memorial Day week-end 2008.
November 21, 2008
Joanna, Mom and Dad enjoying their cruise.
November 21, 2008
BETTY BAKER
November 20, 2008
JOANNA I DIDN,T KNOW YOU BUT FROM ALL EVERYONES WROTE ABOUT YOU, YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A SPECIAL PERSON. GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN AND HE CHOOSE YOU. PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Heather Michael
November 20, 2008
Joanna,we are still in shock . I hate that I won't ever see your beautiful face and you great laugh again. Thank you for great memories that we will cherish forever. Bobby and Sierra will never forget the fun times they had with you. You always were my favorite girl! I know that Johnathan Katie and Nate were there to usher you home with the angels. We all miss you so much!!! Take care of your parents they need your love from above.They are the most strong and incredibe people I have ever met. Rest in Peace we will see you again someday.
Brandi Childers
November 20, 2008
Joanna,
Its terrible you had to leave this world behind you, but you are in much better hands. I will never forget your smiling face... You were such a great person.. and i didnt spend nearly as much time as i would have liked to with you but i know that you are in a better world.
To The Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find the strength in God to get you through this time... My deepest sympathy..
Tina Lilly
November 20, 2008
Donna and Jim, We remember you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at First Presbyterian Church in Boca. Donna, I will never forget the brave eulogy that you gave for your son. I remember Joanna so fondly from her days at Musical Mondays. Much love to you both at this difficult time.
Alison & David Richards
November 20, 2008
To the Chastain Family,
I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know we not only grieve for our son Chris but for Joanna too. They were very good friends and I so enjoyed Joanna's company when she came over. She is a beautiful young lady. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. It is my hope that we can meet sometime soon to talk. May god bless you and comfort you.
Lois Bourque
November 20, 2008
Donna & Jim
I am a friend of Sandy's...I am so sorry to hear of your loss..
I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through at this time.
I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers..
May God bless you and give you strength
Sandy...
I want you to know how much I cherish our friendship...I will always be here for you.
Lois Bourque
Joanna & Kaye
November 19, 2008
Joanna & Lindsey 2004?
November 19, 2008
Dinner in Sonoma Valley July 2005
November 19, 2008
Bathrobe/Mojito Night on the Carnival Legend, May 2008
November 19, 2008
Joanna & Mom HS Graduation 2007
November 19, 2008
Jo's First Homecoming Oct 2003
November 19, 2008
Tasha Leitner
November 19, 2008
Joanna was a kind, loving, grateful person who loved life and shone that on everyone she encountered. She was always, always smiling. That is how I will remember her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP sweet girl.
Joanna and her Buddy
November 19, 2008
GiGi Phan
November 19, 2008
Joanna,
I will never forget that beautiful smile you had when you and Katie Marchetti sat in front of me in Mrs. D's class. Everytime you turned around to talk to me and made me laugh because you would always tell me something so silly. You are such a beautiful girl and I am in shocked. I know that God has you safe in heaven with Katie. I will always remember you, and will pray for you and your family.
Judy Kennedy
November 19, 2008
Donna and Jim,
I can't imagine what you must be going through at this moment in time. I hope that all the beautiful mermories you shared with Joanna will comfort you and help you get through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy's.
Carolyn Onisko
November 19, 2008
Dearest Donna and Jim,
My heart aches for you. Joanna was so beautiful and vivacious. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanna & Jon 1997 Vacation
November 19, 2008
Logan Rose Nelms
November 19, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Chastain,
I am so sorry to hear about Joanna. I know you're both heartbroken and there is nothing I can say to make the pain go away. You are both wonderful people and Joanna was a great daughter and friend. Spending much of my childhood in your home was a delight that I often look back on with fondness. My thoughts and love are with you both.
Joanna,
I can't even believe this. I already missed you so much before you were gone. We always talked about how we should get together soon, and I regret now, more than ever, not making sure it happened. I never stopped loving you, even though we grew apart. You were one of the best friends I ever had, and I'll certainly never forget you. Rest in peace, Jojo.
Love,
Lacey Hall
November 19, 2008
To Joanna's family:
I am having a hard time finding any words to give you to express my sincerest condolences for Joanna. My sister, Randi Hall, was friends with and had graduated Durant with your daughter, while I had known Chris for most my life. I just wanted you to know that our family is here for you, now and ever.
I hope to one day get the chance to meet your beautiful daughter.
Love and prayers,
Ruth Ann Foster
November 19, 2008
I met Joanna her sophomore year at Durant when she would come to visit Jenna DeMarco in my homeroom. She was a bright young lady with a great laugh and I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was loved by many friends and classmates and I know that she will be deeply missed. Such a vivacious young woman who loved life and was taken too soon. May God's grace, and love sustain you through this difficult time.
"That everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." John 3:15
Angel Swilley
November 19, 2008
i can't believe this happened. i know we haven't seen eachother in a while but you will always be one of the funniest, coolest, most beautiful people i have ever met in my life. i can't stop crying and i keep thinking about the little memories i have of you.. like you, emily, and i singing/screaming that song "WHERE WOULD YOU BE" and Will getting so mad lol or when i slept at emily's and you guys came in and woke us up with aluminum foil on your heads like in Signs haha you are truly one of a kind & you will be missed so much, joanna. there is nobody else in this world like you. watch over everyone down here, angel, & keep your parents strong.
we all love you, jo
r.i.p.
May 2008 Chastain Cruise
Donna & Jim Chastain
November 19, 2008
To Our Sweet Angel,
There are no words strong enough to express our heartache since we loved you more than life itself and going on without you will be to live in a world without your sunshine and that right now is just too much to bear. We love you so much and know you are safe now in God's hands but while that is a comfort, your leaving just broke our hearts and we miss you so much.
Always loving you,
Mom and Dad
Katie Byrd
November 19, 2008
Jojo
i cant believe im writing this. I cant believe this happened. Im praying for your family every moment. Its been a while since we had one of those awkward run-ins but ill never forget all the fun we had in middle school. RIP love.
Dinah Taylor
November 19, 2008
Dear Fellow Travelers,
My heart is broken for you and your family. Both Jonathan and Joanna will always be remembered.
You are in my prayers,
A fellow traveler,
Dinah
Joanna 2008
November 19, 2008
Riley Reynolds
November 19, 2008
Joanna i only met u last year but you were always nice and caring 2 everybody. you were an awsome person and had alot goin 4 ya. keep ur heads up ashton and kels
prayers go out 2 everyone R.I.P.
Rose Alford
November 19, 2008
OMG GOD, Joanna.... girl i really dont know what to say... I have been trying to call you non stop then i hear this.. I have cried since that saturday... I know we were just buliding a friendship but you were are wonderful person.. Im really going to miss you so much!!! I have left you so many voicemials... :( Im so sorry for the family).. MISS YOU MAMMA!!!
Jeanne VanHouten
November 19, 2008
Donna and Jim,
We are so heartbroken! Our children grew up together and your precious Joanna and Jon are an intricate part of our lives and family. Joanna is so smart, her smile always lit up a room, she always had a special caring for everyone around her and those non-stop giggles! Memories go on and on, but my most speical memories include those wonderful sock puppet shows, pool parties and comincal mall trips. Jon was also such a joy and to this day has a special place in our hearts and lives. We thank you for giving us the honor and pleasure of their lives. We take comfort in the fact that Jo Jo and Jon are in in Gods hands and we will all meet again in heaven. We can not even imagine the pain you are in and just want to hold and comfort you.
Love Dave and Jeanne
Joan Piwowar
November 19, 2008
Jim and Donna,
I am Jason's mom. Jay was a friend of Joanna's and I met you several years ago when you had a birthday party for Joanna.
I cannot imagine what you must be going through right now. This is something no parent should have to bear, yet you have endured this twice. Please accept my deepest condolences and my prayers.
anonymous.
November 18, 2008
We talked a lot in middle school, and become really close over instant messaging. I was a couple of years younger than you (6th grader!), but you always treated me as an equal person. You were incredibly sweet.. I haven't talked to you in years, but it's tough to know that someone i told everything to in middle school is gone. RIP.
Ruth Woods
November 18, 2008
Barry and Donna
We cannot begin to imagine the pain of your loss but we know how our hearts hurt for you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With wonderful memories Joanna will never be gone and we pray that with each passing day the memories grow sweeter. I wish we were close enough to hold and hug you both.
Love
Bill and Ruth (Peeples) Woods
Dustin Lowery
November 18, 2008
Donna and Barry,
I'm a friend of Sandy's and even though we've never met I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your daughter Joanna. My heart aches for all of you. She seemed to have touched many lives. I pray that God can give all of you the strength you need to get through this difficult time in your lives. Heaven has just recieved another Angel and she'll always be watching over all of you and taking care of you from above. God Bless all of you
We will miss you dearly in our lives. Grandpa, aunt Sandy and your cousins Chris, Tracy, Angela, Devan and Marina.
November 18, 2008
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