Joanna Lynn Wrisley's Obituary
Edmore - Joanna Lynn Wrisley, age 63, of Edmore passed away in Alma on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born in Edmore to Kendall and Eliza (Wellman) Wrisley on May 27, 1958. Joanna grew up in Edmore where she attended Vestaburg Community Schools, graduating in 1977. Joanna met the love of her life, Dennis Burns in the summer of 1997. They spent the next 24 years together building a life and raising their family. She was a homemaker and great mom to her children and their friends. She loved her family and friends, cherishing the times they spent together. Joanna enjoyed playing cards, sewing plastic canvas, computer games, and crocheting. Her favorite things were hummingbirds and Elvis. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Joanna is survived by Dennis Burns of Edmore; children, Stephanie (Frank) Manners of Vestaburg, April Burns of Stanton, Dennis Burns Jr. of Edmore; grandchildren, Nikita Lanning, Aaron Clayton, Trista Clayton, Damian Burns, Keith Woodbury Jr., and Arianna Benson; stepfather, Mike Antcliff of Six Lakes; siblings, Jimmy Wrisley of Six Lakes, Tim (Patty) Wrisley of Orleans, Carl (Kim) Wrisley of Edmore, Kurt (Cherylene) Wrisley of Edmore, and Linda Allbee of Vestaburg; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Lee Lanning in 2017; parents, Kendall Wrisley and Eliza Antcliff.
A celebration of Joanna's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday July 10, 2021 at the Vestaburg Church of Christ, 7289 Avenue B, Vestaburg with Pastor Henry Hawver officiating. A luncheon will follow.
Those wishing to donate in Joanna's memory are asked to consider the needs of the family.
Condolences may be made by utilizing the guestbook at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
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