Joanne E. Brickman

Joanne E. Brickman, a woman after God’s own heart, lovingly remembered as Mom, Monie, Nanny and Prayer Warrior to many of her friends was promoted to heaven on Tuesday morning December 5, 2023. She was 94 years young. Joanne was born July 4, 1929, in Akron, OH the daughter of Raymond G. and Esther (Brittain) Woodling. She was a 1947 graduate of Ellet High School where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen and voted Most Popular among her classmates. After high school she attended Heidelberg College, and Kent State University eventually graduating from Business School in 1951 landing a job at General Tire in Akron, OH. After 2 years as a secretary, she knew this wasn’t her calling. So, in 1953 she took to the skies as a stewardess for United Airlines. She was based out of New York City enjoying all 3 years flying on “puddle jumpers” coast to coast. Joanne still remembered a certain young man at Heidelberg, she followed her heart and married Homer W. Brickman in December of 1954. The couple lived in Columbus, OH until Homer graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Then they moved to Lexington, OH where Homer started his own private practice. Together they raised 3 children and Joanne lived with and among numerous dogs and cats as a veterinarian’s wife for 40 years until Homer’s retirement in 1998. Joanne’s passion was opening up her home for small Bible studies and prayer meetings. She was active in Women’s Aglow ministry for many years, even being their president. Her and Homer took numerous mission trips and served wherever and whenever they were needed. Another passion that was near and dear to her heart was travel. Her years in the airlines sparked an insatiable thirst to go everywhere. She went to Israel, throughout Europe and Scandinavia, Canadian Rockies and most of the 50 states. Also, if there was water and a beach she was out there soaking up the sun. Her love for beaches, led her and Homer to Pelee Island, Canada where they bought a vacation home in 1977. Many summers were spent fishing, boating, and lots of sunbathing on rafts. It was a perfect spot enjoyed by family and friends! Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister and brother; Homer W. Brickman, Jeanette Woodling, and Jim Woodling. Her 3 children survive; Dr. Kris (Beth) Brickman of Sylvania, OH, Kathy (Jim) Freyman of Peoria, IL and Kevin (Anita) Brickman of Oakboro, NC, eight grandchildren; Kelsey Brickman, Kendall (Luke) Reiter, Cameron Brickman, Cory (Scott) Arnold, Asher Freyman, Dr. Hannah Freyman (Joe) Lerro, Joel Freyman, and Taylor (Summer) Brickman, and 3 great grandchildren; Zaiden and Lakelyn Brickman, and Quinn Reiter. Her family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at Mansfield First Assembly of God, 1000 McPherson St. Mansfield, OH on Saturday April 6, 2024. Visitation is 11:30-12:30, funeral service following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mansfield First Assembly of God Missions or give (Missions) at Mansfieldfirst.com. or Hope Rises at the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.

Joanne E. Brickman

July 4, 1929 - December 5, 2023