Joann Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jones, Joann Cabrera (Garrity) 58, of Largo, made her peaceful transition at Morton Plant Hospital on December 16, 2013. Joann came to Florida with her family in 1975 from her native Elmont (Long Island), NY. Where she graduated from Valley Stream North High School. Joann always loved to return to NY for reunions and remained in close contact with many of her good friends from her class of 73. In 1982 Joann started her career in the beauty industry becoming a nail tech, working at Pazazz one of the most prominent hair salons in Pinellas County. She took great pleasure in participating in nail art competitions, winning numerous awards and trophies. She soon started making her natural progression into sales. First becoming a representative for Creative Nails, which led her to accepting a position with Total Image a wholesaler of a complete line of professional beauty products.Joann gained a certain respect for a particular product line called KMS hair care. This focus was noticed and in 1996 she was offered a position as the manufacturers' district sales manager, where she started her life as a frequent traveler. Her territories over the years ranged from the whole south east quarter of the US, at a time reaching as far west as Las Vegas with frequent flights to California and many other locations across the nation. Everywhere that Joann's travels took her she made many, many friends. As her company made growth transitions merging with Goldwell color into the corporate structure of Kao USA, she was given the new title "Key Relationship Manager". Joann was thrilled with her new opportunities and challenges. She loved to learn and share her knowledge. Not only did Joann thrive in mentoring many in salon business, but more importantly showing by example how to enjoy life in the fullest. To meet Joann for the first time was to know the feeling of having a new best friend. She had a smile and a laugh that no one could easily forget.Joann had a very strong relationship with GOD and her church, Unity Church of Clearwater. She delighted in the privilege of serving her church as the Welcome Team leader, guiding and coordinating the ushers and greeters. First and foremost she was often the first smiling face that a visitor would experience, usually being a big part of why someone would return and would want to become part of her loving church family.Family was so very important to Joann, from her close daily contact to extended family members. She was always the aunt or cousin that you could expect a card and gift from for any special occasion. Joann is survived by her loving husband Jeff, Joann's daughter Lisa (Garrity) Lindman, and Son-in-Love, David, and ten month old granddaughter, Clementine Rue. The Lindmans live in Portland, OR. Serendipitously, a "Clementine Christmas" visit by Lisa and Clementine Rue had been planned by Jeff and Joann for many weeks prior to her passing. During that brief visit, Joann was able to visit with her dear daughter and granddaughter, whose pictures Joann always carried close at hand and loved to show. Also enduring Joann's passing is her sweet adoring mother Cora Cabrera of Largo, her brother Frank Cabrera and family from Sayville, NY, brother Bill Cabrera from Clearwater, Uncle Bob and Aunt Chris from Amityville, NY, numerous cousins and their spouses, as well as sister and brothers -in-law, their spouses, and a large Jones extended family. Absolutely everyone loved and adored Joann.A celebration of Joann's life will be held at:Unity Church of Clearwater 2465 Nursery Rd. Clearwater, FL 33764 December 29, 2013 at 1:00PM For those unable to attend, the service will be streaming online. Log on towww.housebuiltonlove.com then follow the link to Joann's service.In lieu of flowers Joann would have you make a donation to any or all of the following:Suncoast Hospice Foundation5771 Roosevelt Blvd.Clearwater, FL 33760The American Cancer SocietyPO Box 22718Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718Unity Church of Clearwater 2465 Nursery Rd. Clearwater, FL 33764

Joann Jones

April 19, 1955 - December 16, 2013