May you Rest In Peace. You were a wonderful woman. Mrs. mattes was my preschool teacher in 2011 and I couldn’t ask for more. She is the reason I am successful today. You were generous and lovely. I will never forget my first day of preschool when you just held me in your lap and comforted me. And I felt safe

Sending a hug to all of Joanne's family and thoughts of understanding in how very much she will be missed. She was a kind, caring, generous person who was a special presence to those who were lucky enough to be in her company. She was one a the few people in this world who was lucky enough to know her calling to Teach young people, and those of us who were fortunate enough to give our children her platform to begin their young lives should feel very blessed. She did things the Right Way which very few people do anymore, and it showed. I miss my friend so much as she was a huge part of my own adult life for 14 years and offered me guidance at times that I desperately needed. You don't fill these spaces in life But you Can keep her close to you by living your life in a way that would make her proud and to once again make her laugh that big hearty laugh that only SHE had. I MISS YOU.

My condolences to the family of Helen Mattes. May the God of comfort grant you peace at this sad time. Isaiah 25:8 says that God will swallow up death forever.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at the passing of your mom. It's always difficult to lose a parent. Hold onto the happy memories and your faith to get you through. God bless.