Joanne B Pettibone

Joanne Blaine Pettibone, 68, of Wales Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2015 surrounded by her children.

She was born July 26, 1946 in East Detroit and was raised by her grandmother, Isabel Pettibone.

Joanne was a kind and patient caregiver and mother figure to many. She enjoyed cooking delectable meals that everyone still raves about, gardening, playing the lottery, meditating, and reading an array of books. She also studied astrology, religion and spirituality.

She is survived by her children, Isabella (Velo) Djordjevski, Joe Battaglini and Laura Battaglini; grandchildren, Zachary, Robert and Leonardo; a sister, Sandra Gilbert; a brother, Mark Fosket; an uncle, Bob (Sue) Pettibone; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale Battaglini; a son, Pasquale Theodore Battaglini; a brother, Daniel Pettibone; a sister, Janice Gilbert; and her beloved pet, Minnie.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 in the Marysville Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. The Reverend Arthur Baranowski will officiate.