Joan Lee Tanner

October 1, 2019

Joan Lee “Joanie” Tanner 54, of Newton, WV passed away peacefully at Carp Diem Stedding, Tariff, WV, October 1, 2019. Joan fought a brief but fierce battle against metastatic endometrial cancer. Born in Kenosha, WI, Joanie was the daughter of the late James M. and Margaret P. (Rogers) Tanner. She was also preceded in death by her brother Wesley (2010). She is survived by sisters; Barbara Means (Steve) of Poca, Lori Tanner-Miller (Ron) of Charleston, WV. She is also survived by her best friend and loving caregiver Juanita “Nita” Mayes of Tariff. She stayed at Nita’s beautiful farm, Carp Diem Stedding during her illness. Also surviving are her three fur baby kitties; Blue Boo, Miss Jane, Sammy and several other ferals that she fed. Joanie was a 1983 Graduate of Meigs High School, Pomeroy OH and attended Ohio University, Athens, OH. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from University of Charleston, WV. She received her Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at WVCOGS. Ever hungry for knowledge she went on to obtain her teaching certificate and completed over 100 hours of post graduate hours. She taught at WV State College and UC, RESA III Adult Education and was substitute teaching when knee pain forced her into retirement. Along with her gifts for learning and education, Joanie loved cooking, especially desserts. Her peach pie was second to none. Holidays were not complete without her butter pecan cookies. Family cookouts will not be the same with her standing on the porch over the grill welcoming everyone with laughter. Her quick wit and often self-deprecating humor would have everyone rolling with laughter. She gave of her heart and loved her family, friends and God. She loved animals, nature and the beautiful WV hills. Generosity, humor, compassion, love of learning and deep faith made Joanie a beautiful person. She will always be in our hearts, we love her forever.