Joanne Minter Rivers

Joanne Minter Rivers, born November 5, 1938 to Baron Maxwell and Irene Sapp Minter, passed away on February 26, 2020. She attended Manchester High School and married Gary T. Rivers, Jr, with whom she had four boys. Joanne was predeceased by her sons, Richard Carroll and Dennis Todd Rivers; brothers, Lawrence and Robert (Butch) Minter; a granddaughter; two nieces; a nephew; and a great-nephew. She is survived by her sons Michael (Judy) and Kenneth (Julie); sisters, Louise Buchanon (Christian), and Joyce Carroll; many nieces, nephews, cousins, grand and great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and many loving friends. A special thank you to her neighbors and nephew Jimmy, for their assistance with the care of her home and two little dogs. She was a warm, loving, and kindhearted lady, and will be missed by many. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com