JoAnn M. Shriver

June 14, 1929 - September 8, 2020

JoAnn Shriver, 91, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 8th, 2020. She was Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on June 14th, 1929 the daughter of the late Alexander and Rachael Tuluicci. She went to school in New Jersey and after graduating high school enrolled into college and completed 2 years. Joann met her husband who was in the U.S. Navy and they moved to Wilmington, Delaware. JoAnn worked for Gregg bus services for many years as well as JC Penney’s. After retirement, she loved spending time with her family and had a huge love for animals. If a stray animal found its way to her house, she would take it in if she could or would find a home for it. JoAnn was an avid baseball fan of the New York Yankees, despite several unsuccessful attempts by her grand kids to convert her to become a Phillies fan. JoAnn is survived by her loving daughter, Debbie Jones and son-in-law, Jerry; her sister, Louise Beckham; her granddaughter, Courtney Jones and boyfriend Kevin Kauffman; grandson, Chris Jones and wife Priscilla Jones; great grandson, Brayden; great granddaughter, Grace; and a few close friends. JoAnn was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Earl Shriver; her sister, Mary Horsey; her brother, Michael Tuluicci; and her many cherished animals. A private service will be held at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home with private burial at Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Delaware SPCA, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Route 7, Newark, DE 19713. To send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459