JoAnn Young Dow Obituary
The family of JoAnn Young Dow of Elliston, Virginia announces her passing on August 31, 2026. JoAnn, born on August 26, 1949, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of JoAnn Young Dow to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Silas Young and Betty Robinson Young. She is survived by: her siblings, Faye Perkins (Bobby) of Chapel Hill, NC, Linda Ferrell of Kernersville, NC, Silas Young (Pat) of Stafford, VA and Bob Young (Rachel); her nieces and nephews, Shaneque Wofford (Mark) of Chapel Hill, NC, Yvette Trammell (Tony) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Jerome Ferrell of Winston-Salem, NC, Kristopher Perkins of Chapel Hill, NC and Bobby Perkins (Kim) of Fayetteville, NC; her great-nephew Marley Wofford; her cousin Pat Wright; her caregiver Joy McMahan; and her close friends, Evelyn Dow and Rev. Vivian Simmons.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral Home (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Elliston First Baptist Church (4860 Calloway St, Elliston, VA 24087). A burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sherwood Memorial Park (1250 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153).
