JOANN PIERCE FORBES's Obituary
FORBES, JoAnn P., 78, passed away June 27th, 2022, in Miami, FL. She was a past
Assistant Cub Master Pack 7, past Assistant Scout Master Troop 7, past member and
treasurer of The Orchid Society of Coral Gables. She worked as a teacher in Atlanta and
West Palm Beach for several years after Graduating from Florida State University. She
then taught at St. Philip’s Episcopal School of Coral Gables for many years. After
teaching she spent her last working years as the bookkeeper alongside her husband,
James B. Forbes, III, at J.B. Forbes Plumbing, until he passed away and then closed the
business. She loved watching her grandchildren grow up, going out to dinner with her
family and friends and taking care of her orchids. Predeceased by her husband, James
B. (Jim) Forbes, III. Survived by sons, Chad and Tim Forbes, Daughter-in-laws Wendi
and Erika, Grandchildren, Amy, CJ, Sarah, Henry, and Kelly, her sisters Kay Cotten (TN)
and Sue Heide (GA), and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
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