JOANNE C. DRAVES (nee AGAR), age 75. Beloved wife of 45 years to the late Lawrence. Loving mother of John “Jack” (Barbara), Michael (Mary) and Mark (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of Morgan Vogel, PhD (Jim) and Brother John, C.S.C., Zoe, Olivia, Madeline; great grandmother of Henry Vogel. Dear sister of Thomas Agar (Sherry). Dear sister in law, aunt, and friend to many, especially her four legged companion Molly. Joanne will always be remembered for being creative, crafty and artistic. Her fun-loving, caring and compassionate personality allowed her to serve the senior population and Alzheimer patients as Activity Director at Aristocrat Berea Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Crystal Waters Retirement Community and Arden Courts Memory Care Community. She was the N.O.A.A.P. Activity Professional of the Year. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St Mary Catholic School Education Fund. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday September 4, 2021 St. Mary Church, 250 Kraft Street (Berea) at 11:00AM. Livestreamed at: st.maryberea.org. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends (while practicing social distancing and the use of masks) SATURDAY MORNING at THE CHURCH FROM 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Arrangements entrusted to the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS.
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