Joanie Smith Wahl

Joanie Smith Wahl, 63, passed away February 23, 2011. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky to Felix and Edith Darnall Smith. She was a resident of Orange Park moving to the area in 1974 from Ohio. Joanie was a very active member of Orange Park United Methodist Church and was a wonderful prayer warrior. She was a vibrant and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved life and enjoyed spending it with her family and friends. Joanie was a medical assistant and had worked for Dr. Kathi Aultman in Orange Park for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Donald A. Wahl; son, Matthew James Weiss; daughters, Rachel (David) Burch, Jennifer (Steve) Gerush and Tiffany (Alan) Martin; brother, Mickey (Jacqueline) Smith; sister, Jane Whitlam; grandchildren, Brookelyn, Jenna, Jocelyn and Ava and many nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Joanie’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Orange Park United Methodist Church, 2051 Park Ave. Orange Park, FL 32073. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts in Joanie’s name to First Coast Women’s Services, 11215 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223, www.fcws.org. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.