Joanne Lynn Lufbery's Obituary
LUFBERY, JOANNE LYNN (BASIE), 56, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 19, 2010 after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Born in Miami, Florida on May 9, 1954 to John and Dorothy Basie, she was the youngest of four children. She attended Miami Christian School from K-12 grade. Her career span included dental hygienist assistant,word processor and manager at SunTrust Bank, registrar at Miami Christian and Kendall Christian Schools, secretary at FIU in the Athletic Department, legal secretary and office manager in a law firm. Joanne had the gift of singing and loved to perform with various church groups. She was also a proud #48 NASCAR fan.
Joanne is survived by loving husband John, children Scott (Ellen) and Kevin, mother Dorothy Basie and mother-in-law Lucille Lufbery. Also surviving is a sister, Joyce (Paul) Schmidt, brothers Jack (Judy) and Jim (Debbie) Basie and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. We take comfort knowing that she is reunited with her father, John, in Heaven.
Joanne was a genuine Christian role model who never waivered from her faith and beliefs. She loved the Lord and always had an open and humble heart for Him. Christ was the head of her home and she raised her sons to forever walk in the Christian faith. As a result of her steadfast testimony, the world is a better place.
A celebration of Joanne’s life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Gateway Baptist Church, 6500 S.W. 97th Avenue, Miami, FL, (305) 271-1141. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joanne’s memory to: Susan G. Koman for the Cure, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, 13250 SW 132 Ct., Suite 104, Miami, FL, 33186.
Even with the diagnosis of cancer, Joanne maintained a positive outlook and was a true inspiration to everyone. We are all blessed to have known such a brave woman. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered until we see her again in Heaven.
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