Joanne Marie Sullivan Obituary
We bid farewell to Joanne Marie Sullivan (Phoenix, Arizona), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 4, 2026 at the age of 92. Joanne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Joanne shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Joanne farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Owen Pence and Verda Pence; her sister Sylvia Gatzy; her former husband Rev. Roy Kemper Shepler; and her husband John Jeremiah Sullivan.
She is survived by: her daughter Kathleen Ruth Shepler.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rosie's House: A Musical Academy for Children, Phoenix, Arizona, on their website https://rosieshouse.org in honor of Joanne's lifelong love of music and her belief in nurturing young talent.
