JoAnn Brooks Black
November 8, 1952 ~ August 10, 2008
Resided in:
Gerton, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
JoAnn Brooks Black, 55, of Bearwallow Road, Gerton, died Sunday, August 10, 2008, at her home.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late George O. and O'bera S. Brooks. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Denise E. Bradley and a brother, Alden Brooks. She was a cashier at the Food Lion in Fairview.
Survivors include her loving husband, Louis Black; daughter, Teresa Frisbee, her husband and their daughter, of Leicester; son, Matthew Bradley, his wife, daughter and another on the way, of Shelby; step-children, Marshall Black and wife, Gloria Anders, husband and three daughters; sisters, Brenda Medford, husband and four children and Linda Wright, husband and two children.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bear Wallow Baptist Church Cemetery in Gerton with the Reverend Bobby Dees officiating.
Condolences and memorial contributions may be mailed to 70 Andy's Branch Road, Leicester, NC 28748.
JoAnn's family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.
Matt and Family, I am praying for you’all. May God bless and keep you’all during this time. Your sister-in Christ. Lou Edwards
Lou and Family,
May God bless you and be with you during this hard time. JoAnn was the sweetest and funniest person anyone could ever know. She really was a great person. It was great working with her at Foodlion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time.
Love and Prayers,
Jennifer Mcwhirt
(Foodlion)
So sorry to hear of JoAnns passing. She always had a smiling face. We thought a lot of her and will miss that smile, but God is enjoying it. Our prayers are with the Family.
God Bless.
Joe and pat
Lou & Family,
I was shocked to hear about JoAnn’s passing. I can’t express the loss I feel, and the loss to the community of Fairview. I have several memories that I will cherish! JoAnn & I would laugh and cut up for hours when she worked at Betty’s. We would discuss things going on in the community and sometimes she would discuss the Lord & she always would tell me about her Son, Mathew, being a preacher. When she left Betty’s, I missed seeing her in Fairview and asked Lou where she was at. He told me and I drove out to see her one day. She was so happy to have company, and we laughed for a good while. Then she started at Food Lion, and if I could get up early enough, I would see her at check out. I have so many fond memories and feel such sadness. I wish I could have given her a hug, or something. JoAnn had overcome some giant obstacles, and for whatever reason, this one seemed to big. There is not a doubt in my mind, especially recalling our conversations; that JoAnn is with Jesus right now. I will never forget that laugh and smile, and her friendly personality. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! and My prayers are with you.
JoAnn…till that day in Heavens view,when your family comes home to you. Once again, we’ll smile and laugh. Once again when time has passed. Till that day we’ll embrace each memory in hopes of seeing you agian.
Dear Matt, Beth and Campbell,
We are so sorry for your loss and please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give comfort in these difficult days.
We love you so much and are always here for you.
Love,
Lowell, Shelia, Andrew & Fer
We were sorry to hear about your loss.You are in out thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry to hear about your loss.You are in our prayers.
Matt, Beth, and Campbell- We keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time of your Mother’s passing. May His peace and love be yours and bring you comfort in the days ahead. We are also praying for you as you anticipate the joy of another daughter on her way!
Yours in Christ’s Love-
Charles, Carolyn, Chad, and Carole Reed
Dear Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing. JoAnn and Lou have been dear friends and neighbors for many years. We are praying that you feel God’s peace during these very difficult times. We love all of you.
Jay & Carolyn Alley
SHE WILL BE MISSED
I AM GLAD I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN JOANN.TO HER FAMILY IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LOVE,MISTY AND JOSH WALLEN
I’m so sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing. She seemed to be such a happy spirited person. I know every morning I went into Food Lion she always had that welcome smile to her. We would always talk about anything and everything.She could make a morning that has started out bad into a morning that turned into a great day. My Deepest Condolences to Her Family!! She is gonna be greatly missed.
We all will miss Jo.
Sorry to hear about you loss.You are in our prayers
Mr.Black , Sorry to hear of your loss.You are in my thought’s and prayers.Hope you feel better soon.Times are tough right now but with the help of the Lord we can endure anything.May you draw your sterngth from Him.God Bless you and your family.Lynn Miller-Lynnie Poo
Dear Lou and Family
I was so saddened by the passing of Joann. I would visit with her each morning on my way to work when she worked for Beverly. She so often talked about how much you loved her and how you worried about her. Your love for her showed in so many ways. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace in this time of pain and grief. We will always remember her smile.
God Bless all of her Family
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with your family.
Mark & Pat Race
You always had a smile and a happy laugh. And i loved talking to you.
We are all so very saddend to hear of JoAnn’s passing.She always had a ready smile and was so much fun to cut up and laugh with!!And oh how she loved her family…she always had a kind thing to say or a funny story to tell on each and everyone of you! We are going to miss her!May we take comfort in knowing that God always knows what’s best,even when our hearts are broken.Our prayers are with the family…Lou,Matt and Teresa… may God cradle each of you with his gentle peace. Love all of you! The Boyer’s
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Blessings snd peace, Betty Nelon Rhodes (former Food Lion employee, Fairview)
Gloria
Our prays and thoughts are with you and your family. Bill Kahill – Grindstaff’s Inc.
Sorry to hear of your lost. We will be praying for the family that God will bring comfort to all.
Marshall, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marshall you and your family are in my prayers and I know this is hard, because I lost my Mom in 2004. Be sure and tell you Dad we are praying for him and God always gives us the Grace we need, for the time we need it.
gloria,
i am so sorry to her of the pain and confusion you and your family are going through my prayers are with you. hope to see you in atlanta love you denise
Dear Gloria, Marshall and Lou,
Even though it has been many years since I have seen you the love for your family has not wavered. My heart is heavy to hear the sad news of JoAnn’s passing. I pray for peace and healing to befall upon you all.
Love and Blessings,
Gloria,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.
May God be with you and your family and give you peace.
Grindstaff’s Family
Marshall, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the wonderful memories you have give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
GLORIA, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, ALWAYS REMEMBER GOD
IS ALWAYS WITH YOU AND YOU CAN
DEPEND ON HIM FOR COMFORT AND
GUIDANCE
MY LOVE GOES OUT TO JoAnn and her family THAT I HAVE NEVER MET BUT MUST BE WOUNDERFULL PEOPLE, MY SUPPORT ALSO GOES OUT TO LOU BLACK AND HIS WOUNDERFULL FAMILY,MAY GOD LOOK AFTER ALL THESE WOUNDERFULL PEOPLE…….WITH LOVE
My family and I met Joanne at Food Lion where she was always friendly and helpful. I had a conversation one day with her about her daughter and it will always have a special place in my heart. She is surely in heaven with her now. God be with you all and know our prayers are with you.
My condolences to you in your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers, and those of Spindale UMC are with you in this hour.
I met JoAnn when I first moved to Fairview, several years ago & I never was I around her that I didn’t feel blessed to know her. She was a warm, loving individual. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Teresa & Matthew
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you can find the love and support you need during this difficult time in your lives. Your mother was well loved and will be missed terribly.
With Heartfelt Sympathy and Love,
Jenny Bleeker Stevens