Joanne M. Mitchell, 81, of Madison passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Tri Point Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1937 to Anthony and Mary (Volpone) Pierfelice, and was married to Thomas E. Mitchell in 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church of Madison.

Joanne participated in marching band and graduated valedictorian from Madison High School in 1955. She attended St. Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing, becoming an RN specializing in surgical, ER and Obstetrics. Her nursing career encompassed many years at Geneva Hospital, Madison Home Health Care, and as a volunteer for the Red Cross. Joanne is a member of Immaculate Conception Church and served in the music ministry many years playing the organ. She enjoyed music, quilting, travelling and cooking.

Joanne is a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and is survived by: her children, Thomas A. (Kathryn “Kay”) Mitchell, Mark A. Mitchell, David A. Mitchell, Mary Jo (Daniel) Riddell; granddaughters, Isla and Ailsa. Joanne is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas E. Mitchell; daughter, Ann Marie; grandson, Devan; parents; and brother Robert Pierfelice.

Friends may call 6pm-8pm Sunday, November 18, 2018, at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, OH 44057. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Father Sean Donnelly, 1pm Monday, November 19, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison, OH 44057.

Contributions may be made to Homesafe P.O. Box 702 Ashtabula OH 44041.

Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com