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Mrs. Joann Reynolds Prince, 71, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the Floral Memory Gardens, 120 Old Pretoria Road, Albany, Georgia 31707. Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guestbook or send condolences to the family by visiting Meadows' website at www.meadowsofalbany.com.
*** Facemasks and social distancing will be required to ensure the safety of attendees.***
Joann Reynolds Prince was born on February 27, 1949, in
Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Mr. Wilson Reynolds, Sr., and Annie
Bell Williams Speed. She was raised by the late Mrs. Allean McTier
(Honey). In 1968, at an early age, she confessed her faith in Christ
and joined Apostolic Shallow Holiness Church, under the leadership
of Rev. Williams of Jacksonville, Florida, and later moved her
membership to First Albany Deliverance Cathedral of Albany,
Georgia, but resided in Sylvester, Georgia, where she assisted Pastor/
Overseer Katheen Green of Sylvester Holiness Deliverence Church.
She later became a member of New Covenant Church of Albany,
Georgia, where she was an assistant with the Youth Ministry, the
name of which was later changed to Connections Church. There, she
held the position of an Elder and became an Interim Pastor of the
Church for about two years.
Joann's educational journey began at Douglas Anderson School of
the Arts of Jacksonville, Florida, where she completed her 12 years
of education. She attended Florida State College in Jacksonville,
Florida. She later moved to Albany, Georgia, where she attended
Christian Life School of Theology (CLST), from which she received
her Doctorate in 1997. She later attended Albany Technical College
and obtained her Early Childhood Education Certification in 2004.
Joann began teaching and working with children at Albany MCLB
Marine Base Pre-K/Head Start School in 1985, which was her first
love. Working with children was her passion. She retired in 2010.
Joann, also known as Mama Jo, was well-known throughout the
community, surrounding counties, cities, and various states, especially
Georgia and Florida. She has been a minister, motivator, encourager,
counselor, public speaker, and storyteller, known for reading stories
for corporate meetings and banquets such as Quail Unlimited at their
banquets in Albany, Georgia. She also loved photography, taking
pictures, and making scrap books. She was known for her kindness
and beautiful smile when greeting people. She was an all-around
people person who showed love to everyone she encountered.
Joann was preceded in death by her loving brother, Mr. Wilson
Reynolds, Jr., of Jacksonville, Florida.
She leaves a legacy of love to cherish her memories: a loving
husband, Mr. Joseph Prince of Albany, GA; a loving daughter,
Tameka Smith of Albany, GA; two grandchildren, Lea Smith
and Aiden Smith, both of Albany, GA; two godsons, Ellis
McCullough of Sylvester, GA and Desmond Simmons of Albany,
GA; six loving sisters, Naomi Crowder, Maggie McDaniels
(James), Barbara Killian, Stacy Reynolds, Rejeanna Norris, and
Carolyn Speed, all of Jacksonville, FL; three brothers, Michale Speed
(Pam), Thaddeus West, and Leroy West (Patricia), all of Jacksonville,
FL; mother-in-law, Josie B. Thomas; five sisters-in-law and five
brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-
nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.~ Meadows Funeral Home
Jo Ann, I know you are rejoicing in heaven. You will be missed. You have touched so many little lives. This world is a better place because you poured into others. Love you! Until we meet again!~ Paula Caserio Leesburg, GA
To The Prince Family, so sorry to here about Mrs. Joe Ann, I worked with here at CDC. She was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Celeste Griffin~ Celeste Griffin Albany, GA
Joann, you were a motherly figure in my life. Thank you for your loving guidance and precious friendship. The beautiful memories of your genuine love will last forever.
May God bring your family peace and comfort.~ Stacy Duarte Alpharetta, GA
Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family. Joann was a dear friend of my sister's, Pastor Gwen Lee.~ Barbara G. Davis Blakely, GA
Our deepest sympathies go out to 'Mr. Joe' and family/friends... we are sorry for your loss, indeed heaven's gain. Prayers for God to comfort and strengthen you all in the days ahead... we pray that fond memories will fill your hearts... God bless and keep you all... Rest in Peace and enjoy your heavenly rewards Mrs. Joann... Love and prayers, Tekla Sellars and Wylene Sweat~ Tekla Sellars Camilla, GA
My Sweet Sister , God has called His beautiful child home. Thank you for teaching me what my spiritual gift is. I am forever grateful. Eternal Love, Barbara Ann
With heartfelt sympathy for my dear friend, Joann Prince, that departed this life, I know she is with the Lord and has to bear no more pain. Always in our memories.~ Christopher and Lela B. Roberts Albany, GA
Mr. Prince and Tameka, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you suffer the loss of this precious one. Mrs. Prince always had such a peaceful composure and was a blessing wherever she was. She loved deeply and well and freely gave of herself to help others. She will be greatly missed on this Earth.~ Sandy Bamford Albany, GA
Mr.Joe,Tameka,Leah,Aden and Isaiah my sincere condolences and prayers are with you at this time. Miss Joann will be missed. I am thankful for her prayerswhen I was on the road traveling, her laughter whenever we talked and her peaceful spirit and words of wisdom. Thank you for being a good neighbor, you will be missed so much.~ Debra Reese Albany, GA
I feel your loss and can identify with your pain. I will call your names out to the Lord in prayer 🦋~ Dorothy Johnson Albany, GA
Deepest condolences to the family~ Andre' and Blanche Griffin Albany, GA
I feel your loss and can identify with your pain. I will call your names out to the Lord in prayer 🦋~ Dorothy Johnson Albany, GA
I feel your loss and can identify with your pain. I will call your names out to the Lord in prayer 🦋~ Dorothy Johnson Albany, GA
I feel your loss and can identify with your pain. I will call your names out to the Lord in prayer 🦋~ Dorothy Johnson Albany, GA
I feel your loss and can identify with your pain. I will call your names out to the Lord in prayer 🦋~ Dorothy Johnson Albany, GA
With heartfelt sympathy for the family of my dear friend, Joann Prince, that departed this life. I know she is with the Lord and has to bear no more pain. Always in our memories.~ Christopher and Lela B. Green Albany, GA
To our dearly beloved mama Jo and her dear family the joy of the Lord is our strength. Your love, joy and strength have truly blessed us beyond measure and so many others. You are loved and missed, shine on mama Jo shine on.~ Dave,Mattie,and Latrice Lawson Albany, GA
Rest In Peace Auntie. Love you and will miss you!~ Leshae West Jacksonville, FL
Rest In Peace Auntie. Love you and will miss you!~ Leshae West Jacksonville, FL
Rest In Peace Auntie. Love you and will miss you!~ Leshae West Jacksonville, FL
Rest In Peace Auntie. Love you and will miss you!~ Leshae West Jacksonville, FL
My ❤ goes out to you and you family.~ Zee Fluellen Leesburg, FL
I love you so much you were like a second mother, I appreciate you for being there for me and my family and also marrying me and my husband you will be missed.
I pray strength for your family as they go through this difficult time~ Candace Thomas Columbia, SC
I love you so much you were like a second mother, I appreciate you for being there for me and my family and also marrying me and my husband you will be missed.
I pray strength for your family as they go through this difficult time~ Candace Thomas Columbia, SC
I love you so much you were like a second mother, I appreciate you for being there for me and my family and also marrying me and my husband you will be missed.
I pray strength for your family as they go through this difficult time~ Candace Thomas Columbia, SC
I love you so much you were like a second mother, I appreciate you for being there for me and my family and also marrying me and my husband you will be missed.
I pray strength for your family as they go through this difficult time~ Candace Thomas Columbia, SC
I love you so much you were like a second mother, I appreciate you for being there for me and my family and also marrying me and my husband you will be missed.
I pray strength for your family as they go through this difficult time~ Candace Thomas Columbia, SC
Sending prayers I will always love you!~ Betty Booth Dorsey Sumner, GA
It is with heartfelt sympathy on the loss of our dear friend Joann. We praying that you will find peace and comfort in your memories of Joann. She will be missed by us all.~ Flora D. Greene Coleman and Marion "Bubba" Coleman Jacksonville, FL
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