JoAn Robertson

November 7, 1923 - March 21, 2019

JoAn Robertson, age 95, of Newland, North Carolina died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her residence in Land Harbor after enduring several surgeries at Johnson City Medical Center for continued dislocation of her left knee. JoAn is survived by her daughter, Pat Allen; grandchildren, Mike Allen and Casey Glatfelter; great grandchildren, Lilly Glatfelter, Daniel Ward, Breanna and Donovan Allen(twins), Skyler Allen; and her special step daughter and step granddaughter, Gail and Laurel Renardson; She was cared for the last 17 years by her daughter, Pat, at her home in Land Harbor. JoAn and her husband Jim moved to North Carolina to live in Land Harbor year-round in 2001. This was their "little bit of heaven" and loved playing golf and bridge. JoAn loved being a part of the Newland United Methodist Church, and a "Friday Lunch Bunch" group she started 8 years ago. JoAn was an Army Nurse during WWII and served in Atlanta caring for the service men who had amputations. She loved sharing those memories with anyone who would listen. She truly loved her country and church. Per her wishes, there will not be a formal funeral service but her favorite songs will be played in her memory at the Newland United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Newland United Methodist Church, PO Box 368, Newland, NC 28657. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Robertson family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of JoAn and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121