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Joanne Clift Obituary
Joanne graduated with honors from Orange County High School. She attended the University of Maryland and then went on to graduate with honors from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond. Her first 15 years were spent managing the surgical offices of Drs. Barnes, Reed, Massie, Coxe, Conquest, McGuire and Crouch at St. Luke's Hospital. Joanne retired after 50 years in nursing management positions in state regulatory agencies, specialized rehab and long-term care services in a multi-state area. While working for Anthem, she held RN licensure in 15 states.
Nicknamed and called "Nannie" by her family, her survivors include a sister, Mary Frances Davis Herndon (Irving) of Rhoadesville; two nieces, Susan Kennon Burnett of Mine Run and Beth Herndon Kent (Kenny) of Rhoadesville; a nephew, Gordon Kennon (Rebecca) of Unionville; four great-nieces and three great-nephews.
Having traveled extensively, she enjoyed planning trips and traveling with family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Antioch Baptist Church, Unionville, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that expression of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Cemetery Fund at Antioch Baptist Church, 11484 St. Just Rd., Unionville, Va. 22567 or the OCHS Alumni Foundation. Online condolences may be made to johnsoncares.com.
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susan keane
October 10, 2022
I will miss you my dear friend,but will cling to the wonderful times we shared over almost 50 years.I especially cherish our times we traveled over the many towns in Virginia for our work at the State Health Dept. We always managed to catch the sales on our shopping trips and hit the consignment shops just at the right time.So many cherished memories.You are in my heart old friend.Here's to a life well-lived!Love you.Susan
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