Joanne Louise Watts Shealey was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 15, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Thelma Price Watts and Samuel Tinsley. She was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system, graduating from Westinghouse High School. Joanne was the proud mother of 8 children, Lorraine, Lonnie, Frank, Victoria, Brian, Gregory, Ebony, and Milliscent. Her children loved her and assisted in her care. On November 6, 2022, Joanne departed this life for life eternal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Lorraine Shealey Ambrose; son, Lonnie Shealey; siblings, Charles Watts, Lorretta Belcher, and David Watts. She leaves to cherish her memories, Frank Shealey, Victoria Shealey, Brian Shealey, Greogry Shealey, Ebony Shealey, Milliscent Evans; 19 grandchildren, Malonn, Amil, Jordan, Little Frankie, Ashley, Renato, Lakiya, Victoria, Adia, Shadia, Malakia, Brianna, Tyrone, Brenon, Zoe, Zai, Elijah, and Ayonna; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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