Joanne Butler Guy

Joanne Butler Guy, 81, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2022 at Cross Road Memory Care in Asheboro, NC. The youngest of eight children born to George and Jenni Butler, Joanne was raised in Waukegan, IL. Joanne married the love of her life, Thomas Guy, in 1959, and was the proud mother of Vicki Pearson (Keith) and Steven (Lisa).   Joanne's faith was the driving force in her life. Her sweet and loving spirit was evident to everyone who knew her, and she was a dedicated member of churches everywhere she lived. In addition to leading bible studies and "Modern Marrieds" under the YWCA, she worked as a secretary at Wilmington Island Church in Savannah, GA and led marketing and community outreach efforts for Calvary Church in Charlotte, NC.   Joanne was an avid gardener, cook, crafter and artist; she made her surroundings beautiful, and was featured in the home and garden tours in Waukegan, IL and Seven Lakes, NC. Antiquing was a pastime she enjoyed with her sisters, as well as restoring vintage furniture and décor.   She loved playing bridge, and introduced the game to her neighbors in the Cross Road community where she spent her later years. Thanks to Joanne's teaching, the bridge club she founded continues to thrive.   In addition to her husband and children, Joanne is survived by her sister, Yvonne Turkelson (Edward); niece and lifelong friend, Bobbie Gootrad; grandchildren Katherine O'Hara (Kyle), Joseph Guy (Elari), Thomas Guy, Graham Pearson, and Ellis Pearson; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by siblings Violet Ledger, Ruth Wikel, Phyllis Staats, Vivian Roth, Carol Sackman and David Butler.   A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, at Cross Road Baptist Church at 1566 Old Cox Rd., Asheboro, NC. A recording of the service will be available on her obituary page at ridgefuneralhome.com on Wednesday.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross Road Retirement Community or Community Home Care & Hospice - Asheboro.