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Joanne A. Stearns passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October, 13, 2021 at the age of 74.
Joanne was a kind, caring person who always looked after others. She worked as a Physical Education Teacher and then as a Registered Nurse. She treasured spending time on Lake Hartwell and the beach with her family. She loved to play tennis and bridge with friends and neighbors. Her hobbies included water aerobics, cross stitching, quilting, sewing and baking with her granddaughters.
Joanne was born on July 7th and raised in Yonkers, NY until she attended Barry University in FL. She raised her children in Miami, FL and eventually retired in Westminster, SC and Vero Beach, FL. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Robert Stearns; her two brothers Vincent Howe and John Howe; her four children, Joel Stearns (Marlene), Shawna Stearns (Peter), Kelly Metzger (John), Christopher Stearns (Lisa); and four wonderful granddaughters, Taylor, Trinity, Marissa and Morgan, who miss her dearly.
Per her request, there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate
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Pamela Miller
October 14, 2021, 2:21 pm
Mrs.J My baby!! It was a honor and a pleasure to spend your last 2 years with you!! I tried my best to bring you joy and peace in one of the most trying times in ur life. Thank you for confiding in me, Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for trusting me with your life Thank you for being my sweet Mrs J. You always called me your BFF and forever that will be. I thank God that you are in Peace now no more pain Mrs.J No more Pain! So Continue To Rest In Paradise! I know if I live right, I will see you again. With All My Heart And Soul, I Loved And Will Always Love You. You Will Never Be Forgotten
Judy Worham
October 17, 2021, 6:59 pm
Dear Stearn Family,
It took an international tragedy for Geoff and myself to meet Bob and Jo. We were so lucky to pick such lovely stranded Americans, camped out in Gatwick Airport under the most distressing of events of this century. It was 9/11. They spent five nights with us, were always courteous and considerate, and charming company. We were so glad that something so positive came out of such a terrible event. We were also very fortunate to be invited to Vero Beach, and the house by the lake in Carolina.
Jo was a wonderful hostess, welcoming and hospitable, taking us places and feeding us delicious food. We met various members of the family, and it was clear that they were the most important people to her, and she in turn, was at the centre of the family. Gentle, unassuming, intelligent, kindly, well informed and interested to so many things. We remember the night we were taken to the Blue Grass Club, and Jo got up and donned her clogs and danced. We know that she was an accomplished tennis player. We played bridge together, us with our eccentric biding. Jo smiled patiently at us, and what a wonderful smile she had. It is with so much regret that we learn of her passing, and our deepest sympathy is with you all at this painful time.