LOVE, Joann A., age 89, departed this life peacefully, at her home, on December 1, 2020. She was born on September 5, 1931 in Whipple West Virginia to Rederick and Sally Dozier. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters: Evelyn Dozier, Alfreda Leonard and Shirley Walker, 6 Brothers: Chester, William (June), Homer, Vincent, Charles (Shorty) and James (JD) Dozier, 2 Grandsons: Darius Cooper and Dewan Love. Joann was a long-time resident of Dayton, Ohio and retired from the Dayton Mental Health Hospital after many years of service. Joann leaves to cherish her memory 5 children: Michael, Donald, Ronald (Chrys), Chester, Kevin (Betty), all of Dayton, Ohio. 12 Grandchildren: Quinette Carter of Georgia, Michael (Crystal) Love Jr. of Texas, Chrishana Strong, Danielle Cooper, Ronald (Brandi) Love Jr., Keyonna (Javonn) Mobley, Charonda Love, Kevin Love Jr., Gary Oglesby Jr., Robbie Love, all of Dayton, Ohio, Lance (Mikeisha) Alexander of Georgia and DeVese (Kemi) Oglesby Sr. of Texas. 1 sister: Hattie Crawl of Dayton and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Grandchildren, Great- Great Grandchildren, and special friend Karrie Canady. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave, with Minister Anthony Harvey, Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment West Memory Gardens. Masks are required. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com