Joan Francine Cannon Thomas Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan Francine Cannon Thomas of Vanceboro, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 8, 2025 at the age of 84. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Francine Cannon Thomas to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Ottis, Sr. and Edna Moye Cannon; her husband Benjamin Thomas; her sister Shelba Cannon Swiggard; her niece Donna Suzanne Swiggard; and her nephew James Richard Cannon.
She is survived by: her brother Jimmy Cannon (Sarah) of Youngsville, NC; her sister-in-law Wanda Warren (Vernon) of Ayden, NC; her stepchildren, Ben Thomas III (Cathy) of Ayden, NC, Jean Thomas of Greene County, NC and Adam Thomas (Mary-Catherine) of Carteret County; her stepgrandchildren, Paige Thomas Parks (Jesse), Chadwick Thomas, Jessica L. Edwards and Reilly Edwards; her great-nephew Xander Cannon; and her great-nieces, Peyton Cannon, Brooklyn Cannon and Jordan Cannon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1003 Red Banks Road, Suite B, Greenville, NC 27858.
