Joanna Lynn Shores, age 57, of Marianna, Florida, passed away on October 23, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1969, in Newport News, Virginia, and lived a life of great love, devotion, and deep affection for the people and animals she held dear.
Joanna’s family was her greatest accomplishment, and she loved them with everything in her. Her world revolved around her children, and she was so proud of them. She poured her heart into being a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, and those who knew her will remember the warmth, strength, and kindness she shared so freely. She had a gentle spirit and a generous heart, and she made a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
She loved the beach and found peace and joy in the beauty of the water. Joanna also enjoyed traveling to the mountains, with hopes of moving their or back to Virginia one day. Joanna was also an avid animal lover who loved animals of all kinds. Her cherished fur baby, Chesser, was a beloved companion and a source of comfort and joy in her life.
Joanna was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Harris, and stepfather, LaRoy Malin, as well as her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dorothy Emanuel and Wiggins Lee Emanuel. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Michael Shores; her children, Alecia Dean (Thomas Miller), Justin Dean (Jorge Aguilar), Maegan Moore (Joshua Harrison), Tyeler Moore, and Dakota Shores; her father, Bruce Bartley; and her stepmother, Jackie Malin.
She will also be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Lori Barker, Amanda Tuttle (Barry), Kassie Adams, Valerie Malin, Terresa Batchelor (Blake), Samantha Malin, Hannah Summers (Greg), Heather Purser (Mark), Brian Bartley (Geneva Nicholson), and Ginger Cofer; her sister-in-law, Kris Shores (Mike); and her aunt and uncle, Thelma and M.L. Richardson. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who will carry her memory in their hearts.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Dellwood Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Gable officiating and Marianna Chapel Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service at Dellwood Baptist Church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Lambe Family at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.mariannachapelfh.com
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