JoAnn Sapp Thompson's Obituary
JoAnn Sapp Thompson passed away peacefully at home September 18, 2024, heading for
her heavenly home.
JoAnn was born in Lawtey, Florida to W.E. Sapp and Sybil Roberts Sapp. She was a fun
loving sister to Elizabeth Stuebe and Doris Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her father and mother, and her siblings Elizabeth and Doris and their husbands.
She is survived by her sons and their wives; Anthony (Lisa) Thompson, and Craig (Faith)
Thompson; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Jeannette) Thompson, Amanda Thompson,
Dannielle Thompson, Nikkol Thompson Bohannon, Michael-John Sever, and Brittany Sever
; her great-grandchildren, Leila, Ivory, Leon and Halo.
After being raised in a farming community, her family moved to Gainesville and purchased
The Thomas Tourist Home on East University Ave. JoAnn and Jackie Lee Thompson were
married June 7, 1959. They lived at the Tourist Home while she and Jack were building their
own home and expecting their first child. They were married for 64 years.
JoAnn worked at Edward’s Building Supply in bookkeeping and became a fixture of the
company through its several transitions. She then moved to a position in bookkeeping at
the University of Florida where she held several different positions until her retirement.
JoAnn loved travelling and camping, especially at Salt Springs, where she had spent much
of her youth. Jack and JoAnn traveled much of the time with her sisters and niece, Pam
Stuebe Poe, and Jack’s brother and his wife, Kenny and Marie Thompson. They traveled in
travel trailers, motor homes, trains, planes and automobiles. They went on cruises and
traveled through countless states and countries in their adventures. But the beach held
JoAnn’s heart and was always JoAnn’s favorite place!
JoAnn was known for her kindness and loving ways, her gentle spirit, and her flexibility in
putting up with her industrious husband and children, as they started projects in all areas
of the house including the living room.
Joann loved family. Whether it was going on adventures, playing cards, or just talking. She
loved going to family reunions, where she was known for her famous chocolate pie.
Friends and family alike were always welcome in her home.
Visitation begins at 10:30am on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Westarea, 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry, followed
by a celebration of JoAnn’s life at 11:30 in the funeral home chapel. The graveside ceremony will be at
Forest Meadows Central Cemetery, on 39th Ave, following the service.
Please feel free to share a fun or heartwarming story of your shared journey with JoAnn on
this website or during the luncheon for family and out of town guests after the graveside
ceremony.
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