Joann Marie Stretz Obituary
The passing of Joann Marie Stretz of Columbia, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 13, 2024 at the age of 81. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Courtney and Ruth Elizabeth Neeley Courtney; her husband Kenneth Stretz; her great grandchild Elijah Wilds; and her son-in-law Andy Yelenic.
She is survived by: her daughters, Pamela Marie Pendleton of Columbia and Susan Yelenic of Columbia; her grandchildren, Ashley Wilds (William), David Mosser, Jennifer Yocum (Jesse), George Yelenic (Tiffany), Kenneth Yelenic (Krystal), Jessica Yelenic and Danielle Yelenic (Reed Walker); her sisters, Sally Shealy (Tony), Kay Bartholomew (David), Neice and Kimberly Divley (Lee); and her nephew Matthew Bartholomew. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, great nephews and a great niece.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Oliver Gospel Mission, 1100 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201.
