Joannah Verna Francis (14 Apr 1985 - 27 Apr 2017)
- Location
- Cedars Hotel Cedar road Loughborough LE11 2AB
- Date
- 11th May 2017
- Time
- 1.30pm
In loving memory of Joannah Verna Francis who sadly passed away on 27th April 2017.
Joannah was an incredibly special young lady, who touched the lives of every person she met. A beloved daughter and treasured sister, granddaughter, niece and friend. Her character and her beauty inside and out will be something that stays with us all forever.
We invite you to join us for the funeral on 11th May 2017 at 12:15pm at the Loughborough Crematorium for the service and at The Cedars afterwards to celebrate Joannah’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joannah’s memory will be accepted on the day to go towards giving her the funeral she deserves and the amazing children’s charity, Heartlink, who provided exceptional support and service to Jo throughout her life. To donate online, here's our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/inlovingmemoryofJoannah
Though Joannah’s time here feels short, we see each day with her as a true blessing. Having been born with a serious heart defect and met with doctors predictions of two short weeks to live - she enjoyed 32 strong years. She was a fighter and lived her life with positivity, humour and kindness; a pure soul.
Jo was an absolute treasure to be around. From evenings watching gameshows and soaps to holidaying across seaside towns in the UK to resorts in Europe. Caring for pets from hamsters to pugs. Channeling her love of music from strumming the guitar to singing Hey Jude at her 21st. Family parties perfecting her signature dance move, the shoulder shrug. And her undivided attention and appreciation of a good film from Elf to the Merlin series.
Jo had a special bond with the teachers, classmates and friends she made from the Greenacres School, Red Cross, Dorothy Goodman School, Homefield College, Melton College and Creative Workshop. Where she learned basic life skills, took part in arts and crafts, held summer barbecues, won awards and had her first experiences in working life. Weekly she dedicated time to the cutest little sweet shop called Barrow of Treats, and an internet cafe, Sip’n’Surf. Joannah spoke so highly of each person there and never wanted a day off.
There are countless wonderful traits and moments, personal and public, which made Jo the person she was; someone we’ll never forget.
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Darling Joannah I miss you so very much still, you were so much an enormous part of our lives. Dexter had another daughter Emmie Joannah Pearl is duster fir Ezra and Isla. She is wonderful and says your name whenever we look at the photograph’s of you either on my bedside table or on the stairs.
I know you are still all around me all the while, I feel your presence all the time. Rest in peace darling ❤️
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I enjoyed working with Jo at Sip and Surf on Wednesday and Barrow of Treats on Friday afternoon last year. I also had a good time talking to Jo about life.
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Thank you Aaron for those kind words, Joannah often spoke of you and always of happy times.
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Jo with her nephew Ezra.
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Always smiling ❤️
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Beautiful, such a good photo.
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Joannah bought lots of joy to Creative Workshops. She always arrived with a beaming smile & had lots of friends here. Joannah was always making sure everybody was ok, she had a big heart and was very caring. She was always up for a laugh and enjoyed joking around with the group. She was a pleasure to have in our company and will be well and truly missed by everybody here. Rest in peace Jo xxxx
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Thank you for those lovely words, and for your support these last few months. Joannah loved everyone at Creative Workshop and so enjoyed her time there especially the singing group, so glad I got to hear Debbie sing and Chris of course when I brought Joannah the other week. Thank you everyone for making Joannah's time there so special.
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I am going to miss her she was always happy with us at Creative Workshops and had lots of friends. She liked her songs 'I'd do anything' & 'Consider yourself' from Oliver. Today I chose an Oliver song for Joannah for the group to sing in music. Rest in peace from your friend Helen Anderson x
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Bless you Helen Joannah always spoke fondly of you too. Yes she loved all the songs from Oliver . Thank you for remembering Joannah and choosing her favourite song to ? sing .
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Joannah was a very special and beautiful person who enriched all of our lives and her gorgeous beaming smile will always be remembered. She taught us a lot about patience and acceptance during her last few months, as she bore everything without complaint. Night night sweet Jo. Bless you xxx
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Dear Joannah. I got to know you over 7 years at Homefield College and had so many laughs at Barrow of Treats. You liked to tease me with the goodies you had in your lunchbox and show off your dancing and singing skills but always be there to help out staff and your peers. You will always be a part of the cafe and never forgotten. Rest in peace Joannah, love Kate xx
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Beautiful photo ?
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My beautiful cousin.I love you.Rest in paradise Jo❤️
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Jo with her nephew Ezra.
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Such a wonderful smile.
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