Joann Neely Deibel, born in Damascus VA on May 7, 1938, died in Atlanta GA on Thursday, July 30, 2009.
Joann grew up in Damascus, obtained her nursing degree, graduated from Florida State University, and obtained her master's from Emory University. She taught at Duke University and later worked until her retirement in the psychology department at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Joann was a certified Florida Master Gardener and loved playing in the dirt. She was also an avid member of the Red Hat Society. She was a board member of the Franklin County Library.
Joann also became an accomplished world traveler, having been to all of the seven continents. She was a friend to all and willing to help all, including rescuing and releasing sea turtles.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Alligator Point and Decatur, GA; son Eric Gronberg, of Decatur GA; brothers Joe and Jack Neely; sister-in-law Kathleen, brother and sister-in-law Jim Deibel and Judy Swinehart, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m., with refreshments and fellowship after, at Ochlockonee Bay Methodist Church, 2780 Surf Road, Panacea, FL 32346. For information, call Kevin Hall at (850) 984-0127.
Memorial services will also be held in Atlanta and Damascus VA. Details will be announced at a later date. Cremation Society of the South in Marietta is in charge of the arrangements.
Joann grew up in Damascus, obtained her nursing degree, graduated from Florida State University, and obtained her master's from Emory University. She taught at Duke University and later worked until her retirement in the psychology department at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Joann was a certified Florida Master Gardener and loved playing in the dirt. She was also an avid member of the Red Hat Society. She was a board member of the Franklin County Library.
Joann also became an accomplished world traveler, having been to all of the seven continents. She was a friend to all and willing to help all, including rescuing and releasing sea turtles.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Alligator Point and Decatur, GA; son Eric Gronberg, of Decatur GA; brothers Joe and Jack Neely; sister-in-law Kathleen, brother and sister-in-law Jim Deibel and Judy Swinehart, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m., with refreshments and fellowship after, at Ochlockonee Bay Methodist Church, 2780 Surf Road, Panacea, FL 32346. For information, call Kevin Hall at (850) 984-0127.
Memorial services will also be held in Atlanta and Damascus VA. Details will be announced at a later date. Cremation Society of the South in Marietta is in charge of the arrangements.
Joann Neely Deibel, born in Damascus VA on May 7, 1938, died in Atlanta GA on Thursday, July 30, 2009.
Joann grew up in Damascus, obtained her nursing degree, graduated from Florida State University, and obtained her master's from Emory University. She taught at Duke University and later worked until her retirement in the psychology department at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Joann was a certified Florida Master Gardener and loved playing in the dirt. She was also an avid member of the Red Hat Society. She was a board member of the Franklin County Library.
Joann also became an accomplished world traveler, having been to all of the seven continents. She was a friend to all and willing to help all, including rescuing and releasing sea turtles.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Alligator Point and Decatur, GA; son Eric Gronberg, of Decatur GA; brothers Joe and Jack Neely; sister-in-law Kathleen, brother and sister-in-law Jim Deibel and Judy Swinehart, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m., with refreshments and fellowship after, at Ochlockonee Bay Methodist Church, 2780 Surf Road, Panacea, FL 32346. For information, call Kevin Hall at (850) 984-0127.
Memorial services will also be held in Atlanta and Damascus VA. Details will be announced at a later date. Cremation Society of the South in Marietta is in charge of the arrangements.
Joann grew up in Damascus, obtained her nursing degree, graduated from Florida State University, and obtained her master's from Emory University. She taught at Duke University and later worked until her retirement in the psychology department at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Joann was a certified Florida Master Gardener and loved playing in the dirt. She was also an avid member of the Red Hat Society. She was a board member of the Franklin County Library.
Joann also became an accomplished world traveler, having been to all of the seven continents. She was a friend to all and willing to help all, including rescuing and releasing sea turtles.
She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Alligator Point and Decatur, GA; son Eric Gronberg, of Decatur GA; brothers Joe and Jack Neely; sister-in-law Kathleen, brother and sister-in-law Jim Deibel and Judy Swinehart, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m., with refreshments and fellowship after, at Ochlockonee Bay Methodist Church, 2780 Surf Road, Panacea, FL 32346. For information, call Kevin Hall at (850) 984-0127.
Memorial services will also be held in Atlanta and Damascus VA. Details will be announced at a later date. Cremation Society of the South in Marietta is in charge of the arrangements.
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