JoAnn's obituary
On April 10, 2023, our beloved JoAnn Storms, age 81, got her wings and went to walk with angels. Family surrounded her during her last days on this earth. Joann’s viewing will be held at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster, NY on April 13 from 2-4. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
She was born February 25, 1942, in Mount Kisco, NY, to Geraldine and Joseph Martin. JoAnn married the late Frederick Storms on June 11, 1960, and four children were born from that union. JoAnn became a stay-at-home mother after working for Tree Haven nursing home for several years. She lived most of her life in Brewster, NY, and retired to Deland, FL, in 1999 with her late husband and enjoyed the warm weather for 22 years. For the last four months of JoAnn's life, she spent her days in NY with her family.
JoAnn loved to cook and bake. She was known for creating delicious meals for the whole family. She made the best lasagna. JoAnn was an avid crafter and made many unique gifts for family and friends. In addition, she was a lover of animals, primarily the dog and cat of the family.
Joann was predeceased by her husband, Frederick, of 63 years, and her son Tommy. JoAnn is survived by her children, son Frederick Jr. (Susan), daughter Melissa, and son Stephen (JoAnn). JoAnn leaves her precious grandchildren, Kevin, Josh, Hayden, Nina, Crystal, Thomas JR, Tiffany, and Stephen Jr behind. She was also a proud great-grandmother of Sophia, Noah, Izzy, Juliana, Tommy, and Anthony. JoAnn's loving sisters, Jacqueline, Charline, and brother Joseph Jr. are sad to see her leave so soon.
With our hearts broken, we say goodbye, but we are truly thankful we had JoAnn (Mom, Nan, Gram) for so long. We believe JoAnn left us when she did due to the love she had for her husband, Fred. She missed him greatly and her broken heart could not take it anymore. In place of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.
"In one of the stars, I shall be living.In one of them, I shall be laughing.And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night."Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe Little Prince.