Obituary of Joanne Speer

Joanne M. Speer Manteo, NC ‘ Joanne Marie Speer passed away January 13th, 2004 at Sentara Leigh surrounded by her family. Joanne was born August 5th, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island; the daughter of Joseph and Louise DePace. She is survived by her two children Vernon R. Bush, Jr. and Leslie A. Corpuz; her son-in-law Constant S. Corpuz and grandson Keona R. Corpuz, and her loving husband of 17 years Ronald L. Speer and step children Erik Speer and Barbara Brooks. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. In her 67 years she was able to see many parts of the world, enjoyed a variety of careers from being a stewardess for United Airlines in the 1950s to selling Mary Kay in the 1990s when she retired from the workforce to spend more time with her family. She was active in the Episcopal Church where she served on the altar guild and various other church life committees. She was also involved for years with the Outer Banks Business and Professional Women serving as president of the organization. Services will be held January 16th, 2004 at 11:00 am at St. Andrews by the Sea 4212 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 and on January 20th at 2:00 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 233 Mann Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322. Memorial Donations may be made to either church. Those who prefer to send flowers for the Saint Andrews service may send them to her home in Manteo. 110 Webb Court, Manteo, NC 27954 Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com