She was born March 20th 1935 to John J. Muir and Toni O. Muir. Joanna was a charter member of the Irving Park United Methodist Church, where she served as a kindergarten teacher in her early career. She held many positions throughout her life, most important a loving mother and grandmother. She was adored by her family and friends for her generous spirit, warm smile, and loving heart. She was preceeded in death by her parents and Bill Price.
Surviving are her sister Barbara Ruple of Hartsville, SC; two daughters, Pam Kirkpatrick (Mike) of Greensboro and Patricia Wittmer (Paul) of Kernersville; grandchildren, Melissa Sturtzel (Tony) of Morrisville, Lauren Hutchins (Eric) of Coleridge, Lindsey Fulton of Greensboro, and Matthew Wittmer of Wilmington; great grandchildren Samantha and Abigail Sturtzel.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am, with a visitation at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, July 20th at the Mausoleum at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Rd., Greensboro, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beacon Place at AuthoraCare Hospice, 2502 Summit Ave Greensboro, NC 25405 or Caring House, 2625 Pickett Rd Durham, NC 27705. Online condolences may be made at www.AdvantageGreensboro.com.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation for the cards, phone calls, meals, and visits that displayed the continued friendship, support, and love that Joanna cherished. A special thanks to Lindsay M.
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