Atlanta Georgia- Joanne Cook Soule, 70, of Portland, died unexpectedly on November 14, 2012 in Atlanta GA. The daughter of Donald W. and Alice E. (Maxfield) Cook, she was born on August 11, 1942. She graduated from Deering High School and attended Westbrook College.
She was a mother of four, a grandmother of twelve, a great grandmother to two, and best friend to her dog Matilda. She will be deeply missed.
Joanne was a prominent businesswoman. She managed the family businesses until the day she died. After fighting breast cancer she opened a boutique called A Special Place. It catered directly to breast cancer patients to provide a private, comfortable setting to meet their needs while undergoing treatment.
She volunteered her time at the Project Feed Food Pantry, was an avid gardener and a committed member of The Maine Rowdies.
Joanne’s greatest passion was her grandchildren. They range in age from 6 to 30. On any given weekend, for decades you could find Joanne spending quality time, playing, teaching, and creating memories that they will carry with them forever.
She was incredibly loyal to those she loved and was the foundation of her family. She taught her children the true meaning of family and unconditional love.
Joanne’s strength will remain an inspiration to all who knew her. She showed the world what you can overcome when faced with adversity.
She is survived by her children; Travis P. Soule, William T. Soule and his wife Wendy, Morton H. Soule, and his wife Yvonne, Kristen J. Sturtevant and her husband Adam; her grandchildren Daniel, Kristy, William, Alexandra, Maraka, Morton, Nicholas, Isaiah, Travis, Madison, Hilton, Philip and great grandchildren Eddie and Dylan.
She is also survived by four siblings; Elaine C. Sylvester, Donald W. Cook, Richard T. Cook and David H. Cook.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Monday November 19, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. There will be a funeral at the funeral home on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM.
Donations can be made in Joanne’s memory to American Cancer Society, Maine Chapter 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086
Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Joanne’s guestbook.
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