We shared the same first name as well as the same love for catfish. Joanne Bell knocked on my door letting us know her husband had died, this was not a coincidence but rather an invitation to a broken heart who lost her mother two months prior. We shared many conversations, laughs and tears as well as a few trips to look at Christmas lights. Her stories of her life and her family were incredible and inspiring. As limited as she was, her bravery, determination, and strength never wavered. I truly am not sure who saved who, she is and will always be missed.
Joanne N
February 15, 2025