Joann Shelby

October 5, 1943 - October 8, 2020

Joann Shelby left this earthly ream on October 8, 2020, after a battle with lung cancer. She was 77 years old. It would be wrong to say that Joann lost her battle without a fight, because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have been broken, Joann stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. There was not quit in Joann. She is gone in body but her spirit will live on through the wonderful memories we had with her and will cherish until we meet again. Joann was retired but previously worked several years in the clerical field at both Automotive and Law Firms, she loved animals, especially dogs, she enjoyed family gatherings, river rides, ocean views, and dancing as she was the life of the party. She will be happy to join her mother, Gladys, and her best friend, Cindy Slappey, amongst other friends and family in heaven. Joann is survived by her only son, Ronald Strickland, his wife Karen; her three adult grandchildren, Salina, Sean and Steven; her three great grandchildren, Riot, Bridjette and Liam; her brothers, Jim and Jerry Shelby and their family members including spouses, children, nieces and nephews and other close friends, including Raymond LaPointe and Judy Williams. There will be no visitation or service at the request of Joann. Her ashes will be scatted at a future date at a “Happy Place” where her memories will live on forever.