Obituary of Joanne Lee Blakeley

Joanne Lee Blakeley, age 72, passed away peacefully April 9, 2020. She was born January 4, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Guido and Cecilia Madaleno. Joanne graduated from Divine Child, Dearborn and received her bachelors and masters degrees from Eastern Michigan University. She worked as a special education teacher for the Wayne/Westland school district for over 25 years. Joanne is the loving mother of Todd (Michele) Krzisnik and Kimberly (Ryan) McElmurry and proud grandmother to Madison, Carson, Makenna, Kate, Kellen, and Ryan. Dear sister to Doug (Liz), Conrad (Teri), Gerald (Judy), and James (Paddy). Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joanne will be greatly missed, but her ever-present smile and happiness lives on. Due to current circumstances, a memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the MS society.