Joanna Elizabeth Sowder Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joanna Elizabeth Sowder (Beckley, West Virginia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joanna left this world on May 27, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanna Elizabeth Sowder to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Joanna find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oswald Basham and Thelma Mills-Basham-Bolen. She is survived by: her husband Sherman Sowder; her sister Myra Sue Basham; her son-in-law Gary Bragg; her daughter Danita Bragg; and her niece Jackie Huffman (Wayne). She is also survived by nephews, and friends.
