Joanne Ware-Files was born on, October 20, 1946, to Jeff and Willie Mae Wade Ware in Widrer, Arkansas.She passed away, August 1, 2018.

Joanne graduated from Libbey High School and was employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield/ Medical Mutual of Ohio, as a Claims Processor, retiring in 2008.

Joanne enjoyed shopping, watching movies and spending time with her family.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Willie Mae Wade Ware; brother Jeff, Jr.

Joanne is survived by her brothers, Theodis, Alvin and Anthony Ware; sisters Emma Jenkins, Artie (Robert) Wiggins, Allie, Mary and Willie Ann Ware; and host of family and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, at The House of Day Funeral Service.