On Sunday November 18, 2018 Joann D. Pope peacefully passed away. Family members and friends were at her side. God received Joann, a faithful servant into His fold.
Joann Darby was born October 18, 1943 in Georgetown, SC, the daughter of Anne and Joseph Darby. Joann grew up and attended school in Baltimore, MD. She met the man she would marry while attending the University of Maryland. Joann dedicated her life to raising a strong spiritual family. Her life work was with children. she opened a child care development academy in Fort Worth and dedicated herself to this work. Joann and her family are long time members of St. Bartholomew Parrish. She is missed in everyone's hearts by family, friends, and neighbors.
Joann is survived by her husband, Alvin; daughters, Ayanna Pope and Stacey (Mike) Sweeney; Sonya Sweeney, Gabriella Sweeney, and Patrick Sweeney; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley D. (Ronald) Coward; brother, Joseph (Nadine) Darby; and a host of nieces and nephews that knew Joann Pope.she also leaves many cousins,three aunts and one uncle and friends.