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JOANNE FAULKNER Obituary

JOANNE CRIST FAULKNER Joanne Crist Faulkner of Vero Beach, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia passed away April 14, 2015 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. Survivors include husband Ronald R. Faulkner of Vero Beach; son Daniel (Jennifer) Faulkner of Roanoke, Virginia; granddaughter Allison and Caroline Faulkner of Roanoke, Virginia; five brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents Jewel K. and Charles Crist both of Martinsville, Virginia. Joanne was a gentle, sweet natured, giving woman who was also an avid Barbie Doll collector. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3375 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in Joanne's name. The family will receive friends at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach on Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th, 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A Life Celebration Service for Joanne will begin at 11 AM, Monday, April 20, 2015 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Vero Beach. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com

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Published by TC Palm from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2015.

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Nancy Long

April 10, 2025

Joanne was a treasure in the doll collecting community. Her doll board was the very best. I occasionally run across a card she sent me and it brings back all the good memories of that special group of friends. I miss her.

Ron Faulkner

October 27, 2024

Honey it’s been 9 long year missing you I love now as then

Jessica Miller

April 10, 2022

I believe Joanna was our special angel on earth,..she sure lit up my days on earth..,I think of her and her family often...loved and never forgotten,,,sweet Joanne...

Wanda Cortazal

April 14, 2020

I miss you every day.

April 11, 2019

Joanne will never be forgotten, she is with so many hearts and still puts smiles on so many faces,,an angel always there above us,,we sure miss you,,dear Joanne..:)

Wanda Cortazal

April 11, 2019

You are remembered every day.

Pania Cope

April 23, 2015

I am very sorry to hear that Joanne has passed away. Joanne was an lovely woman who was kind and a good friend. My condolences to Ron and all the family.

Bobby

April 21, 2015

Condolences to Mr. Faulkner and Family. I am forever greatful for being able to experience Ms. Joanne's kindness. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.

Bob and Sarah Eames

April 21, 2015

We are so saddened by the loss of Joanne. She was such a special lady and friend. We can't believe she is no longer with us. So glad you folks sat with us at her last Convention. Love to you, Daniel and his family.

Russell Wyatt

April 20, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.Deepest condolences to the family. Prayers to all.

Lori

April 19, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron and his family. I was fortunate and blessed to have met Joanne through a shared interest of Barbie collecting. She was a beautiful woman inside and out; someone who radiated warmth and love. She will be greatly missed.

Judi Ziegelhofer

April 19, 2015

Our condolences to Ron and family. Joanne was one of the most giving people I have ever known. She touched my heart and my children, Hailey and Nicholas, with her kindness.

Harriet Boisvert Robb

April 19, 2015

Ron and family, my thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you. May God comfort your hearts with the memories you have of Joanne. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Selina Dungen

April 19, 2015

Even though I knew Joanne only briefly she made an impact just by being the loving lady she was. She will be missed. Sent with love and remembrance

Barb Johnson

April 19, 2015

Ron and family, you have my sincere sympathy. I will keep you all in thought and prayer, and hope that you find comfort in each other's arms during this time of sorrow.

Joanne exemplified kindness in everything she did or said, and she will be sorely missed by so many of us in the Barbie community.

Even though most of us have rarely if ever crossed paths with Joanne in real life, we have known her charitable demeanor and felt the outpouring of love in her online presence. I doubt that she could have known how deeply she had impressed and inspired many of us through her selfless charity and concern for others.

God rest her soul and bless all who knew and loved her.

Violet and Rino Masotti

April 18, 2015

Our deepest condolences to you and your family Ron
Joanne sounds like a wonderful and special person
Wish we had gotten to know her

Marl Davidson

April 18, 2015

I knew Joanne for 28 years and she was always the most giving and generous person. The last time I saw her was at a Barbie Convention and it was like old times again. I will never forget her sweet personality and thoughtfulness.
As the days and weeks pass Ron and family, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ronnie Bottenfield

April 18, 2015

Ron, Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Barbara Batchelder

April 18, 2015

Joanne touched the lives of so many, and I am so happy that she touched mine. I will treasure every card, every little gift, every memory I have from the years I knew her. My heart goes out to Ron and the rest of her family, and all who knew and loved her. Joanne was a truly generous and caring person who will be greatly missed.

Diana Pierite

April 18, 2015

Ron and family I am sorry for your loss. I became friends with Joanne from doll collecting on in the pink board. She was very loving and generous. I would receive lovely friendship notes from her in the mail just because. She made me feel special. She was angel on earth always showing her love to us all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jessica Miller

April 18, 2015

To the Faulkner family I just want to say Joanne was the kindest person with a gentle soul, her love is all around the world, She just was a special person who made everyones life a liddle bit better..her heart was as huge as the heavens and I know she's always watching us with her smile,,my thoughts are with you Ron and family..her love will always live in our hearts, she is in heaven making all the angels and kitties smile,what a gift we were given to know her,we love you dear Joanne

Mandy in Australia

April 18, 2015

Dearest Ron & Joanne's treasured & much loved family, my heart breaks for you all. Sending my heartfelt condolences & sincerest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Joanne. Joanne was such a beautiful, caring & loving friend to me & my parents, who have both recently passed away. Sadly, I never met Joanne in person as I live in Australia. Joanne & I shared our love of Barbie for many years thanks to her her Doll Board called In The Pink. I will keep Joanne in my heart & treasure all the beautiful gifts that she sent to me & my parents. The most special & treasured gift to me was her friendship. Rest peacefully beautiful girl Joanne. I know my Mummy & Dad will look after you in Heaven. All my Love & hugs to Ron & Joanne's family always, Mandy xxxx oooo

Kathy Graybill

April 18, 2015

Ron & family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Joanne was one of the kindest sweetest people I had ever known. She will be missed by everyone in the Barbie community. I am so sorry I never had the can he to meet her in person.

KathyG. in La. from In the Pink

Cindy In Kentucky From In the Pink

April 17, 2015

Joanne was such a wonderful, sweet person. She always thought of others before herself and was generous to a fault. She always wanted to know how you were doing and doted on my children, especially my little girl. She was a true angel on earth and is now a real one. She will be missed.

Victor & Kristy Jarvis

April 17, 2015

Ron and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort

Linda Levine

April 17, 2015

My mom and I will miss Joanne so much. She was such a kind person who always was supportive of her friends. I have all the cards she has sent me over the years and those and the gifts she sent will always be treasured. I am so glad we got to meet you both in Florida. Joanne was truly an angel and it is rare you meet someone as special as she was. My mom and I have made a donation to the American Cancer Society in her name. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mike Schulz

April 17, 2015

I knew Joanne for several years, but only had the opportunity to meet her in person once, As I expected she was the picture of a great LADY (all too rare these days), her kindness, generosity, beauty and thoughtfulness is what I will remember most. She even included my parents on her card list, which thrilled them to no end. The Barbie collector community has lost a great friend, though we will keep her in our hearts forever. Love to Ron and the kids

Kimberlee Woodward

April 17, 2015

Joanne was a very special on-line friend. I shared her love of Barbie collecting and really enjoyed the "In the Pink" doll group she created. Her loving and generous manner spread throughout the group, giving everyone a place to share their hobby without ridicule. She was a ray of sunshine in this world and we will all miss her friendship.

Dana Abdella

April 17, 2015

Ron and family, I am so sorry for your loss and feel it as well. Joanne was a wonderful person, so loving and kind. She made the world a better place and will be missed deeply. May God comfort your family in the days ahead. I'm grateful to know that she is with our Lord. My loving sympathy...

Nancy from Tulsa In the Pink

April 17, 2015

I only knew Joanne through In the Pink, but she was an extraordinary woman. Very kind, very generous and a true Barbie lover. My condolences to Ron and family.

Queli from In The Pink

April 17, 2015

Ron and family, I was very fortunate to have known Joanne. She was kind and selfless, and knowing her made me a better person. My thoughts are with you during your time of loss.

Judy Herkalo

April 17, 2015

Joanne was a very special person, her goodness, kindness, generosity, and love touched and reached so many people. Her memory will live forever and her light will always shine bright. Our hearts are heavier and the world feels emptier without her. I will always miss you dear Joanne but love never dies. My continued prayers for Ron, family, and friends-may the days that follow bring comfort and peace.

Yvonne Williams

April 17, 2015

My deepest sympathies to Ron and all of Joanne's loved ones. Joanne was a sweet, kind, and loving soul, and I honestly loved her. Even though I didn't frequent ITP anymore she stayed in touch. I loved picking out musical cards for her because it brought her such joy. She was a rare gem that brought warmth and comfort to many and that's definitely rare in this sometimes cold & callous world. I hope that there is some comfort knowing how much she loved so many and how much we all loved and still love her.

John Conforti

April 17, 2015

Joanne - you were one of the kindest, most generous people to ever come into my life and I have had the pleasure of knowing you, and learning from you these past, few ( too short ) years.

I know you are in Heaven with some of our other mutual friends, where I hear that every day is like a convention day.

I hope it is true, as you deserve it so.

Nilsa Donelan

April 17, 2015

To Ron and family, my deepest condolences - I lost a friend that I will never meet in person but she left a trail of sweet memories. Every time that I will look at my dolls, you will be present. I treasure all the cards that along these years you sent me. Bye Joanne. You will be missed.

Anna Binicos

April 17, 2015

Joanne was such a loving, caring, dear person,it was a privilege to have her come into my life. She will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to Ron and her family

Sue McCormick

April 17, 2015

I never met Joanne in person but I knew her from In the Pink, the Barbie message board she set up for Barbie fans. She was such a sweet and kind person with a generous heart. My heart breaks for her family to have lost such a kind person.

Sonia English

April 17, 2015

My condolences to Joanne's husband Ron, family and all her other friends. I am going to miss her terribly. A sweet, giving, caring and unselfish Angel gone too soon.

Lanette Denney

April 17, 2015

Dear Faulkner family, I have known and loved Joanne for several years now though I have never met her in person. She was a giving, loving person. Her beautiful soul will shine on touching our hearts and lives forever.

Juliet Whorton

April 17, 2015

Dear Lovely Friend--I will miss you so much I can't put it into words. But I know you are in God's hands. And I will see you again some day--until then Lovely Friend.....

Dena Pratt

April 17, 2015

Joanne was one of the finest people in the world. Heaven just got brighter with her arrival. Love and Peace to Ron and her family and many friends.

Wandy Cortazal

April 17, 2015

A sweet, loving, generous friend who always had a kind word for everyone. She loved Barbie. She loved people. She adorded her grand-daughters. She made everyone feel special and welcome. We love her and miss her. I love you, Joanne!

Aylene Krichinsky

April 17, 2015

Ron and family, you have my deepest sympathy.
To the most generous, kind,
Caring person I have had the pleasure to know. She was our angel here on earth and now she is one of Gods wonderful Angels.. I love you and miss you always.

April 17, 2015

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Joanne in person I feel like I have known her forever. She was the most kindest, caring person I knew. Joanne will be deeply missed. I am so sorry for your loss, Ron and family. All my love. Cheryl Castillon Slidell, La.

Nan Beau

April 17, 2015

Dear Ron and family~ Sending my deepest condolences. Joanne was the kindest, sweetest person who was treasured by all who knew her. May God bless and comfort you.

Margie Schultz

April 17, 2015

Joanne was truly one of a kind, a true angel on earth. She made everyone feel so special with her caring and generosity. She touched people all over the world and will never be forgotten. I feel fortunate to have been her friend. Deepest condolences to Ron, Daniel Jennifer, Allie, and Caroline.

Linda Bruce

April 17, 2015

Ron, Our deepest sympathy to you,your family and friends. You are in my prayers.

Ann Allen

April 17, 2015

Will love and miss you for ever but I know you will always be there with us.

Val Morrissey

April 17, 2015

Joanne was a kind and caring person who unselfishly cared about everyone and who lit up the world with her goodness. Sincere condolences to Ron and her family. The world is a poorer place today because of dear Joanne's passing.

Joane Klein

April 17, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

James and Louise Gill

April 17, 2015

Ron, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time.
James & Louise Gill, Ontario, Canada.

Bethany Sefchick

April 17, 2015

Joanne was a warm and generous soul who will be missed by all. My condolences to her family and friends. You now have a special angel watching over you.

Jennifer Harrison

April 17, 2015

Such a lovely lady, who will be missed. My condolences to Joanne's family and friends.

Karen Holshouser

April 17, 2015

Dear Ron, my heart reaches out to share in your deep sorrow. I pray God will comfort you and all her family. We all lost a wonderful endearing lady.
There are no words to express how much Her friendship meant to me, how sweetly she touched my heart. She was always caring, compassionate & considerate, thoughtful & giving and more.... Dearest Joanne was such a treasured friend and special Lady, cherished to everyone who knew her, an angel on earth and now in Heaven.

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