JoAnne Hodgin Scalf
October 12, 1934 ~ July 28, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT - JoAnne Hodgin Scalf, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Born in Guilford County, NC on October 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Jay Broughton Hodgin and Elizabeth White Cartland Hodgin. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donald Lee "Coach" Scalf.
JoAnne graduated from Lees-McRae College in 1955 with a Medical Secretarial degree and worked for many years as a transcriptionist/medical secretary. A woman of great faith, JoAnne was a longtime member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she often volunteered to help perform a variety of tasks. As a dedicated and supportive wife to her husband Don, she was a master of the behind the scenes work as well as the backbone of all of Don's endeavors. Her instrumental support helped lay the foundation for the success of the NC Wesleyan College Athletics Department as well as the Westridge Swim Club which helped teach hundreds of young children how to swim. In addition, JoAnne provided a helping hand to all those in her community who were in need. Blessed with her deep faith and generous personality, JoAnne would often care for her neighbors in any way that she could. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, JoAnne will always be remembered and forever missed.
JoAnne is survived by her son, Ken Scalf and wife, Sue, of Marietta, GA; her daughter, Kay Scalf of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Kelly and Andrew Scalf; and numerous close friends and extended family.
Public visitation with the family will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church inside the Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
A Private Family Celebration of JoAnne's life will be held at a later date at Lakeside Baptist Church with Dr. Jody Wright officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in JoAnne's memory to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to the Scalf Scholarship Fund at NC Wesleyan University, 3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Lakeside Baptist Church Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building
1501 Sunset Avemue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 8/5, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church inside the Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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Lakeside Baptist Church
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A Private Family Celebration of JoAnne's life will be held at a later date at Lakeside Baptist Church with Dr. Jody Wright officiating.
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JoAnne, I know you loved trees. I hope many will find shade and comfort and company under its leaves. A memorial tree was planted in memory of JoAnne Scalf . Plant a Tree
I am so grateful to have known JoAnne. She often comforted me during my husband’s cruel journey into a rapid form of Parkinson’s. She stopped to hug me in the middle of Harris Teeter while I wept and shared her own stories of losing Don. I came to treasure our daily fence visits at the end of my walks – a few minutes of brilliant conversation and laughter. She was a crucial part of my healing journey and now she is on her own journey. I wish her Godspeed. Those who loved her are left in shock and grief, but I’m sure she is hugging all her little dogs and telling us to remember to laugh. Many condolences to her family and to her little dog, Joy.
Ken and Kay, sorry to hear about Mrs Scalf. She was a wonderful person.
Joann, You have been such a wonderful friend to my family but especially to me with our special bond. I am sad to know you are gone, but knowing how peacefully you left us gives me comfort and I am glad I could be with you. Kay, Ginna, Ken and Sue, you guys will always be like family. My prayers are for your comfort in the days and weeks ahead as your lives adjusts to your mom’s earthly absence. May all her special memories bring you joy! Love to yall.
Sending prayers for peace and comfort…such wonderful memories of growing up on Timberlane Road.
Remembering you and JoAnne Scalf in our minds and in our hearts. Much love, Debbie and Ashley Bradley A memorial tree was planted in memory of JoAnne Scalf . Plant a Tree
With love from Lea and Nicole A memorial tree was planted in memory of JoAnne Scalf . Plant a Tree
I so enjoyed my visits with your Mom and Joy. It was so pleasant to sit in her sunroom and have her name all the different types of birds that came to her feeder. She lived a great life- and loved to reminisce about all her adventures with your Dad. She was so excited about being included in the golf tournament the past few years. She enjoyed her weekly grocery outings with Kay ! I’ll miss her as I know you will, too