JoAnn Mowery Harper

JoAnn Mowery Harper, 77, of Petersburg, WV, went to her new home in heaven on June 16, 2023.  
JoAnn was born at Brushy Run, WV on March 22, 1946.  She was the daughter of Leon L. and Mary Ann (Mowery) Harper.
She is survived by -
     Two sisters - 
          Carole Faye Judy (Gary) of Glasgow, VA
           Virginia (Ginny) Mae Propst (Ernest Carroll) of Stephens City, VA
     Three beloved nieces - 
            Janice Judy Buckner (Greg) of Cary, NC
            Marcia Propst Brackbill (Randy) of Stephens City, VA
            Mary Propst Blowe (Dennis) of Stephens City, VA
      Four great nieces - 
            Kathryn B. Gray (Carson) 
            Lauren A. Buckner
            Meghan Blowe
            Rachel Blowe
     Three great-nephews - 
            Austin G. Buckner (Leanna)
           Benjamin T. Brackbill
           Garrett S. Brackbill
JoAnn was deeply loved by her entire family, and she loved each of them.
She became a licensed hairdresser in Virginia as well as West Virginia.  She worked in Harrisonburg at O'grettas and Cherry Corner Beauty Salon of Rockingham Memorial Hospital until 1990 when she returned to her home in West Virginia to care for elderly parents.  During this time, she was employed at Grant Memorial Hospital Little Hair Salon.  She later completed CNA training and worked as a caregiver for a number of patients in the Grant County area.  She enjoyed keeping up with her family activities, and also liked to crochet and exercise by walking.  She lived with her sister, Carole Faye and Gary Judy from late December 2020 until her death.  JoAnn was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome later in life.  She was a faithful and long time member of Bethel Church of the Brethren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers Street, Lexington, VA  24450.
A private graveside service will be conducted at Cherry Hill Cemetery at Upper Tract, WV.