Joanne S. Wells

March 9, 1929 - February 9, 2016

Wells Joanne S. Joanne S. Wells, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Monday February 9, 2016 in her Toledo residence. She was born as the only child in Toledo on March 9, 1929 to Virginia and Kenneth Miller. She attended Whitmer High School and upon completion worked for Dr. Miller in Toledo as a bookkeeper. Upon leaving his practice, she was employed at Kresge in the early 1960’s also as a bookkeeper alongside her mother. In 1970 she went to work for Drs. Howard and Roberts at Toledo Pediatrics until her retirement in 1994. Joanne loved a life which included many friends and cuddly critters. Her love of animals was displayed by the many bird and squirrel feeders that were in her yard. In her younger years she was an avid competition roller skater. In her adult years her time was spent on her flower gardens, scrapbooking, bowling, and attending many, many musical and theatrical performances. She is survived by her cousins, Kathleen Miller Racine of Ann Arbor Mi., Margie (Robert) Gork of Jackson Mi., Eric (Rodney) Reihing of Willimastown Ky.; special friends, Lana (Frank) Scharer, Jan Roudebush, and Tracy Meiring and to many others to mention. Special thanks are extended to caregivers Angie Bert, Chandra Bauer and the nurses and volunteers at Senior Independent Hospice. Friends are invited to visit from 2:00-8:00pm on Thursday February 11, 2016 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Avenue where funeral services will begin at 11:00am on Friday. Rev. Vincent Flippo Officiant. Interment will be in Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider The Humane Society or Senior Independence Hospice. To send online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.