On the morning of November 10, 2023, JoAnne N. Evans took to her final resting place.

JoAnne was born to the late James Goree Sr. and Virginia Zellars Goree on December 15,1944. She was the eldest of five siblings: James Edward Goree (deceased, Marcellus Goree, Charles Goree and Michelle Goree. She was the beloved wife of Alvin Chester Evans, Sr. who preceded her in death.

JoAnne graduated from Dunbar Senior High School. After graduation she continued her education and graduated from PTC Nursing School where she received her LPN License. Her career included working at the HECHT Company in Washington, DC and nursing at Woodbine Nursing Home in Virginia. She was a member of Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fredericksburg, VA.

JoAnne will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her smile and laugh would light up any room! JoAnne's legacy lives on through the love and joy she shared with the world.

JoAnne leaves to cherish her memories her children, Maxine T. Carter, Carl Nelson, and Alvin White; seven granddaughters, Ta'Mora, Ty'Necia, Remy, Tierra, Eabha, Charleigh, and Kierra (deceased); two grandsons, Christian, and Kieron; five great grandchildren, Karon, Taylor, Vermani (deceased), Verniya and, Da'Tru; her aunt, Maxine Zellars; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will be held at Penuel SDA Church Cemetery,11282 Mt. Zion Road,
Brandy Station, VA, 22714 on Saturday, November 18, 2023.