Joanne

I thank the Lord for the gift of a friend

Whose kindness and wisdom seemed to have no end

Joanne, you were thoughtful in all that you shared

A gentle encourager, showing you cared

Whenever I stumbled or questioned my way

I look at your life and I confidently say

You were on the right path, stepping into the dawn

A faithful believer who kept walking on

You followed the Savior, your victory is won

Now you're hearing the Father say, "Faithful, well done"

You showed us the grace of a life lived in love

You walked the right path to the Kingdom above

I picture the table, the cup in your hand

Shaking the dice, seeing how they would land

You’d roll a Yahtzee and light up with glee

That joyful, bright smile is a treasure to me

But more than the winning, it’s how you would care

A knowledgeable friend who was always right there

You were on the right path, stepping into the dawn

A faithful believer who kept walking on

You followed the Savior, your victory is won

Now you're hearing the Father say, "Faithful, well done"

You showed us the grace of a life lived in love

You walked the right path to the Kingdom above

You lifted my spirit, you pointed above

A living example of Jesus's love

The tears that I shed turn to anthems of praise

For the blessing you were through the rest of my days

I'll hold to the truth that you helped me to see

You walked in the light, and you shared it with me

You were on the right path, stepping into the dawn

A faithful believer who kept walking on

You followed the Savior, your victory is won

Now you're hearing the Father say, "Faithful, well done"

You showed us the grace of a life lived in love

Joanne, you walked the right path to the Kingdom above