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Joanne B. Thompson, 79

Joanne B. Thompson, 79, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at LGH. Born in Landisville, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Stauffer and Ellen (Gilgore) Jenkins.

Joanne was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School. She worked for the city of Lancaster for over 14 years in many different positions. She enjoyed cooking for her family. Joanne was of the Lutheran faith.

She is survived by her children: Susan Nauman, of MD, Richard Thompson, of Lancaster, Earl B. Thompson, husband of Andrea, of Ephrata, Michael Thompson, of Lancaster. Also surviving are her siblings, H. Marie Jenkins, John V. Jenkins, both of Lancaster, and Barbara Campbell, of York; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. Thompson, a brother, James R. Stauffer and a sister, Nancy Bemesderfer.

A Funeral Service will be at 2PM on Friday, May 18, 2012 from Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday between 1 and 2PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Susquehanna Association for the Blind & Visions Impaired, 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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July 22, 2015

I miss you so much Nanny 

October 13, 2013

Joanne was my best friend in W Hollywood Fl back in the late 50’s.  She was a most wonderful person and I have missed her greatly over these past years.  Have searched a few times and finally found her, too late.  Rest in Peace Joanne.  I know you are in Heaven with your hubby and both of you are looking down on your sweet children.  Lots of love, Jan Moore Hughes (momma of Timmy)

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your mother, I know it’s not an easy time as I lost my mother years ago and my stepmother just recently.  If it wouldn’t have been for your Mom, Mrs. T as we called her years ago, I would never have learned to like sauerkraut.  I remember a New Years Day I spent with your parents and family where I learned what true sauerkraut tastes like.  Those are the good memories we cherish as we think of loved ones.  May your burden be eased at this time as you think of all the peoples lives she touched.
Linda Mummaw

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