Obituary of Joanne Brown

STOW- Joanne “Jo” Brown, 82, died June 27, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents William and Thelma Crowe, sisters Margory Blair and Nancy Crowe,  she leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Willard Brown; her daughters and sons-in-law Cynthia and William Freeman, Connie and Gregory Girard, son and daughter-in-law Gary and Lori Brown, daughter Cherie Brown. Joanne was grandmother to 16 grandchildren; Patricia and Jim Roebuck, Theresa and Matthew Melody, Christine and Royce Cleveland, Rachel and Tim Reisert, Justin Girard, Jessica Brown, Taylor Vestpoint Brown, Taryn Vestpoint Brown, Angella and Mike Hallett, Alex Donges and Abby Brown Donges. Joanne had 10 great-grandchildren; Joseph Richard, Allison Richard, Brett Roebuck, Meaghan Melody, Conlin Melody, Kaylah Freeman Thomas, Jordan Freeman, Caz Cleveland, Dakota Cleveland and expected Baby Boy Reisert. She also leaves behind her brothers and sisters-in-law William and Cheryl Crowe, Richard and Debbie Crowe, numerous nephews, nieces and lifelong friends. In lieu of flowers and in honor of our loving mother, please tell all of your family members that you love them, help a person in need, and give to a charity. Pastor Jim Case will conduct service Thursday 1 PM at Redmon Funeral Home, where friends may call from 11 AM until service time.  Burial Stow Cemetery.