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Mrs. Joan B. Booker

6/14/1937 - 10/6/2025

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Obituary For Mrs. Joan B. Booker

Mrs. Mrs. Joan Booker was born on June 14, 1936 in Sun, WV to Jerry and Alice Booker. She was the last of 13 children. She departed this life on October 6, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital.

She attended Dubois High School in Mount Hope, WV. Joan was a domestic worker for many teachers and doctors in the Beckley and Mount Hope area. She gave her life to the Lord and spent much of her time serving in her church, Welcome Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor David Allen, whom she loved dearly like a son and continued under the leadership of Pastor Gloria Allen in which she loves like a daughter.

Joan could sing like an angel, which was her passion, in her early years with her sisters, fondly known as the Booker Sisters. She continued to sing with numerous community choirs and served as the lead singer for her church. She was very passionate about her cooking skills and took pride in the food she lovingly prepared at her church.

Joan was proceeded in death by her parents; five sons, twins, Kevin and Kenneth; Ronson "Jay", Carl "Moochie", Lahaun "BonBon"; all 12 of her siblings; Eva Thomas, Dora Brown, Geraldine Booker, Catherine Bradford and Clara Johnson; brothers, Poteet, Bobby, Jimmy, Robert and George Booker; one brother deceased at birth; sister, Louise Brown; granddaughter, Kawana Booker; and all of her brothers-in-law.

Those left to cherish her memory, oldest daughter, Karen “Nikki” Booker of Beckley, West Virginia; Phoebe and Sherry Booker of Newport News, VA; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren special niece, Evangelist Leslie Allen; special friend, Mozella Kidd “Mopey”; her church family, Welcome Baptist Church and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Welcome Baptist Church 206 8th St. Beckley with Pastor Gloria J. Allen officiating.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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  • 10/18/2025

    Pastor Charles and Gloria Brown

    To the Family of Sis Joann Booker, Our condolences and prayers are with you. May God comfort and keep you during this most difficult time; His outreach of love and care will carry you in your lonely hour. Sis. Joann truly was a dear and loving friend to me; we shared many wonderful times in church as her angelic voice always carried a song of praise. She will be missed and forever in our hearts. 🙏🏽

  • 10/17/2025

    Sister Hazel Brown

    Heartfelt condolences to the family of Beautiful Sister Joan Booker. Sister Hazel Brown

  • 10/17/2025

    Hazel Brown

    Prayers to the family of Ms. Joann Booker a beautiful Sister May God be with you during your time of bereavement...God bless...St.Paul Baptist Temple

  • 10/17/2025

    Eileen and Clifford

    To the Booker family. You have our deepest condolences and prayers. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington

  • 10/17/2025

    Marian Young

  • 10/16/2025

    Virginia Jefferson

    Prayers and comfort to family the Pryor family

  • 10/11/2025

    Beverly Cook Ayers

    So sorry to hear of Joann's passing. We will miss seeing her walking from East Park to Up town Beckley. Go ahead and " walk around Heaven" and sing your praise now, a place has been prepared for you. We offer our Condolences to the Family.

  • 10/11/2025

    Samantha Harvey

    My prayers go out to the Booker family. Ms. Jo has been a friend for more than 20 years. I use to love dancing around with her. And joking. She brought so much joy to so many. Rih Jo.

  • 10/11/2025

    Hope Knox

    My Deepest condolences to the Booker family Ms.Joan was truly a Blessing to so many loved her Family & God remember first time I met her she never changed such a joy to be around Heaven has gained an angel get your rest now Beautiful Gone But Never Forgotten to her children your mom loved you all so very much my thoughts & prayers are with you there's nothing like a mothers love God Is Love Peace & Blessings

  • 10/10/2025

    James Lilly

    I am so very sorry to hear this, my thoughts go out to her family. We were neighbors for many years on 9th st. She was a really good person to know. We will miss you. James Lilly

  • 10/10/2025

    Brandy Harris

    My deepest condolences and prayers to the family

  • 10/09/2025

    Kelly nicholes

    My prayers are with Mrs Bookers family and friends . The memories with her there are so many .RIP Mrs. Booker you will be missed

  • 10/08/2025

    Kerry B Wright

    For My Grandma I Love You Grandma But Your Safe Now No More Pain And Suffering No Hurt No Crying Grandma I'm Gonna Always Miss You But I Know Your Wrapped Up In God's Hands Safe And Sound May Your Spirit Live On Grandma From Your Grandson Kerry B Wright/Bird Rest Easy Grandma And Take Your Place Never Forgotten Always Remembered...

  • 10/08/2025

    Central Baptist church

    To the family of Joan Booker: Heaven is so much greater than anything our limited minds can ever imagine. Cebrating a life well-lived and praying God's comfort for you. The Bible quotes: "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." I Corinthians 2:9 May God bless each of you! Central Baptist Church Deacon William Pannell, Deacon Board Chairman Sister Doris Boyden-McCormick, Church Clerk

  • 10/07/2025

    Diana nay manns Carson

    Mrs. Joann was my buddy ! Always friendly & kept me on my toes . Lol 😆 she was one of a kind . May she rest now in God's Care 🙏 im praying for the family. Love Nay manss carson ❤️

  • 10/07/2025

    Angella Dews

    Our prayers condolences for the family and friends of Joan Booker. May God bless and keep you during this time. To be absent for the body is to be present with the Lord.

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