Joanne Fife

Joanne Fife, 89, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away February 3, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Lima, Ohio, to Dorothy C. (Roop) and George W. Wilson. Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Wesley Fife. They spent 67 wonderful years together before his passing in 2018. They had 8 children.

Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and GG Ma. She loved spending time with her family, especially gathering for the holidays and birthdays. She loved attending and cheering for her grandchildren during their sporting events. She enjoyed small pleasures in life. Her favorites were shopping, coffee and cookies. Joanne was a faithful member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church and was a lifelong member of the Elks in Maumee. She had many loving and devoted neighbors and friends.

Joanne is survived by her children, Debbie (Jim) Maedel, Kerry Fife-Head, Becky (Mike) Overholt, Joe (Sonia) Fife, John (Sue) Fife, Julie (Marty) Powell, David (Rhonda) Fife, Vicki (Michael) Watts; 23 grandchildren; and many loving great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; siblings, Dick, Darrell and Linda.

Friends will be received at Maison-Dardenne-Walker, 501 Conant St, Maumee, Ohio 43537 on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 2:00 PM-8:00 PM with a scripture service at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, February 10, 2024 a funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, Ohio 43614 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations in Joanne’s name may be made to the church. Online condolences may be left to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.