Joanne was born in Boston on September 27, 1935. In 1945 her family relocated to Central Florida. She met and married Christian (Chris) Jurgensen and eventually moved to Winter Park where she lived until her passing on Monday the 9th .
Beloved mother, and “Nana”, Joanne is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Teffner, grandson Thomas Teffner, both of Sugar Hill, GA, sister, Carol M. Christiansen, of Maitland, Fl. and brother William F. McConnell, of Tallahassee, FL. She was predeceased by her husband Chris in 2019.
Joanne’s greatest area of interest was the field of finance. This guided her career in the banking industry, where she worked for Sun Bank for over 30 years. Starting out as a teller and finally retiring as a marketing officer.
For over 60 years, she was an active member of First Baptist Church, Winter Park. She was also an active member of the choir for many years, where she and her daughter Elizabeth would take singing lessons together. She contributed her time to the finance department as the Church’s treasurer. Along with serving in the church, she participated in several mission trips to Malta and Turkey.
After retiring and moving to Westminster Towers in Winter Park, she became active at the Boutique. The profits of the Boutique go on to support those residents in need at the Towers. At first, she volunteered as a cashier, however her organizational skills enabled her to take over and organize the back room. Which is where donations to the Boutique were organized and made ready for sale in the Boutique. She made many friends and was greatly admired.
After Chris passed, she became a member of the Merry Widows of Waterbridge. Which is a support group of women throughout her neighborhood. She was a very supportive member – helping wherever and wherever she could.
Throughout her life she was greatly admired and looked up to for her advice and wise council. She will be greatly missed.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 18 th at 11:00AM at Palm Cemetery, Winter Park, Dr. Walter Jackson officiating.