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JoAnn Moak Thames

Services for Mrs. JoAnn Moak Thames of Brookhaven are 11:30 am, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at First Baptist Church Brookhaven with visitation from 9:30 until the time of service and burial at Rosehill Cemetery.

 

Mrs. JoAnn Moak Thames, 91, passed away December 11, 2023. She was born May 13, 1932, to the late Theodore R. Moak and Erma Mae Canoy.

Mrs. Thames was a lifetime member of the Gideon Auxiliary, Owner/operator of Flower Time Florist and Antiques, Owner/operator of Playtime Daycare and Owner of the Wedding Chapel. She was retired from South Central Bell and employed by KDMC for 22 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son, David Hartley Thames; brother, Teddy Moak; and sisters, Peggy Seago and Norma Hart.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 71 years, Robert “Gene” Thames; brother, Roger Moak (Geraldine) and sister, Joyce Allred (Danny Ray).

She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members, and

special friends, Trey and Cathy Oldham and Walker and Courtney Franck.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142

 

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12 comments

  • Comment Link Pat Nohle Sunday, 24 December 2023 10:59 posted by Pat Nohle

    So very sorry to hear of Mrs Joannes passing. I too like many others worked with her at KDMC. Condolences to all her family. May she rest in peace
    Pat Nohle

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  • Comment Link Keasha Dickerson Saturday, 16 December 2023 23:04 posted by Keasha Dickerson

    So sorry to hear of Mrs JoAnn’s passing. She was such a sweet lady that I had the privilege of working with at the hospital for a year before moving to one of the Clinics. Praying for peace and comfort for her family.

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  • Comment Link Cathy Bridge Friday, 15 December 2023 23:12 posted by Cathy Bridge

    A great lady who started our day at KDMC with a wonderful prayer. One of the first to welcome me into the Lakewood Village family. I know she will be missed.
    Cathy

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  • Comment Link Margaret Glass Friday, 15 December 2023 01:09 posted by Margaret Glass

    Mrs. Joann was a very special person enjoyed working over 18 years with her at KDMC. No more call blast Mrs Joann ( her and my joke). Go rest high on that mountain now praying for your love ones but I know you are in a happy place.

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  • Comment Link Martha East Morgan Thursday, 14 December 2023 15:56 posted by Martha East Morgan

    Joann was a special lady. She created flowers for my wedding back in the day. And we worked together at KDMC for all my fifteen years.
    My sympathy and prayers are with Mr. Gene and his family.

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  • Comment Link Patricia Smith Caset Wednesday, 13 December 2023 15:42 posted by Patricia Smith Caset

    So sorry, Such a sweet Lady. I was a Smith . Gene and JoAnn knew us.

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  • Comment Link bbrady Wednesday, 13 December 2023 12:06 posted by bbrady

    I will surely miss Mrs. JoAnn. I enjoyed her offering the morning prayer each day at KDMC to start our day off. Prayers for her family.
    Sincerely,
    Betty Brady

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  • Comment Link Kevin Kimble Wednesday, 13 December 2023 11:14 posted by Kevin Kimble

    I enjoyed my time growing up in Lakewood Village with the Thames family. David (Joann's son) and I had fun riding go-carts and climbing trees.
    Joann was a wonderful friend/coworker. We looked forward to her smile as we passed by the switchboard daily. I cherished my time working with JoAnn for her 22 years at KDMC. Prayers for family and friends going forward. She has a wonderful heavenly home now.

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  • Comment Link Janet wesselhoft Tuesday, 12 December 2023 20:53 posted by Janet wesselhoft

    Was so sorry to hear of Joann‘s passing. She was such a special person and I enjoyed working with her at KDMC. She will be greatly missed by all the employees and friends she has in Brookhaven.

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  • Comment Link Ron lambert Tuesday, 12 December 2023 20:10 posted by Ron lambert

    She was a very special lady, and a very special lady to me more like a mother always there for us neighborhood boys. I will always love Miss Joanne And let us all be in prayer for Mr. Gene a true gentleman y’all second son Ron

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  • Comment Link Dianne Spencer Tuesday, 12 December 2023 18:30 posted by Dianne Spencer

    I am praying for peace and comfort for all of the family. Mrs. JoAnn was a very special person. I worked with her for over 12 years at KDMC. I will miss her so much.

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Tuesday, 12 December 2023 16:18 posted by Barry Newell

    Gene, Joyce & Family:
    I extend to you my sympathy in
    JoAnn’s passing. Enjoyed working with her at KDMC and going to church with her at First Baptist. May God’s peace and comfort be with you at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry

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