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With heavy hearts, we announce the senseless tragic passing of Joanne Beauvais which occurred the night of February 26th at the age of 45. Joanne was born in Nyack NY, raised in Spring Valley and lived a life of strength and deep devotion to her family. Her heritage, she was so proud to be of Haitian decent with parents who immigrated from Haiti and paved way for her. She loved her country and desired so bad to go back home. Joanne was the proud and loving mother of three beautiful children whom she lived her life for. She worked hard on her education and received a master's degree in education from New York University. Joanne was Education Director of special education for Merakey in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her love for education was deep. It spanned over the course of decades. She sacrificed and worked endlessly to get where she was. Her dedication to her current job at Merakey. She truly loved what she and her team did for those children. Her sense of style as that was a major part of her and something she loved so much. How she maintained herself, her image was of importance. It helped to define who she was. Her hobbies which included her cooking and cocktail making. Her specialty was Mac and Cheese and Lasagna amongst so many other things. Cocktail making came later on in her life but it was a hobby she was working to perfect. Her love for movies and tv shows. As minor as it may seem we bonded so much through it. It helped us cope with everyday life. She had unwavering love and passion for it. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Claudette Beauvais. Joanne is survived by her children, Taaj, Bree and Madison; her father Daniel and stepmother, Nadine; brother, Danny (Kimberly); her niece Aubrey; and Blackman & Archie family. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 6 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM with a memorial service celebrating Joanne's life following at 12:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville. We invite all who knew and loved Joanne to join us in honoring her memory. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Beauvais family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Joanne Beauvais

March 24, 1980 - February 26, 2026