~Obituary lovingly written by the family of Joanna Kenyon

Joanna Kenyon was born on May 29th, 1951, in Fairview, Missouri.  Following a long battle with illness, she passed away peacefully at home with her family in the early morning of February 1, 2024, at the age of 72.

Joanna was a true woman of valor:  a faithfully loving wife, an inspiring mother, a supportive grandmother, and a kind, caring, giving, gentle, funny, unforgettable woman.  She was a Mensa member, a librarian, a lover of literature, a master of grammar, a naturally gifted seamstress, a craft-maker in all forms, a seeker of knowledge, a solver of puzzles, a reader of mysteries, and an educator of youth, and so much more.

Joanna's calming presence was a source of comfort to all who knew her, and that same energy was always welcoming to anyone new she'd met.  Knowing her was a blessing to every life she touched, and she will be deeply missed by so many, both within her family and around the world.

She leaves behind, her husband, Terry Kenyon; her two children, Robin (Kenyon) Wolke and husband, Kelly, and Aric Kenyon and wife, Jessica; her six grandchildren, Eden Cooper and husband, Benjamin, Hannah Rucker, Tiana Wolke, Taggert Kenyon, Amber Kenyon, and Meira Wolke; four sisters, Carolyn Smith, Doreen Agee, Lois Weems, and Pat Baker; and countless other beloved friends, family, and relatives.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret (Mortensen) and Mert Joel; her two sisters, Margaret Jane Weber and Debbie Edmonds; her three brothers, Neal Joel, Jimmy Joel, and Hugh Joel.

Private graveside services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, Joanna and her family have instead requested donations be made in Joanna's memory to the following organizations

-Jerusalem Lights: https://www.rabbirichman.com/jerusalem-lights

-Zake Tel Aviv: https://zakatelaviv.org/

-Hatikva Ministries- David Fund: https://jerusalemtemplestudy.com/david-fund/

-United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/-Israel

Guide Dog Center: https://www.israelguidedog.org