JoAnn Callahan
December 8, 1959 – August 25, 2025
JoAnn Callahan, 65, of Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Michigan on December 8, 1959, JoAnn brought warmth, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael; beloved daughter, Amanda, and son-in-law, Eric. JoAnn was a proud and loving grandmother to her four precious granddaughters: Ashton, Ava, Allie, and Alana, who were the light of her life.
She also leaves behind three cherished brothers, along with several nieces and nephews who will remember her for her kind heart, strength, and joyful spirit.
Arrangements are being handled by Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services. In accordance with JoAnn’s wishes, there will be no formal service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor and remember her.
JoAnn will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
7 Responses
Oh honey why are you gone we had so much more to accomplish. I love you so very much we all miss you so much. I will cherish every second we had please save me a spot with you. I’ll try to move on i have a very big emptiness in my heart .
Wow another day goes by and I miss you more,I just have a big emptiness in my heart. I love you so very much I hope you know how much.
Wow im so so sorry I’m the only one who writes anything I just miss you and love you babe. Please save me a spot with you i love you so much.
Joann not only were you grandma to our girls you were a mother to me and Amanda. We are so glad you helped with the raising of all four girls we are forever grateful in the life lessons you taught them . You never ever judged my decisions and always supported anything I did. I’m going to miss our conversations your home cooked meals (man you could cook) and just the hospitality even if we weren’t at your home you always made sure your lol loved ones were taken care of. Gone but not forgotten Love Ashton,Ava,Allie,Alana and of course Amanda and Eric
Grandma, I miss you so much! I just can’t believe you’re gone, it doesn’t feel real. I remember when you did arts and crafts with me, went swimming, made me bake Potato’s. I had so much fun with you at Daytona, too! I love you and I will always remember you. Thank you for being the best Grandma I ever had. Rest peace and please send me signs that you are here with me like the beautiful cardinals. 💕
My mom was great friends with JoAnn for as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, we would go to Mike and JoAnns house often, so they were sort of honorary family. You know how memories of adults being kind as a child to you tend to stick with you? I have so many memories like that with JoAnn. I can’t even begin to describe her kindness and warmth, how selfless she is. We stayed with Mike and JoAnn once for about two weeks when my mom had to take a trip out of the country. I was maybe 10-11 years old. She was a fabulous hostess. She never made us feel unwelcome. With us being young we missed our mom, and JoAnn went out of her way to comfort us. She made sure every day was so fun with swimming in their pool, finding cool movies for us to watch and grilling fantastic dinners (Mike and JoAnn are phenomenal cooks). JoAnn would spend at least 30 minutes brushing my long hair every night before bed, just sitting and talking with me, listening to whatever I needed or wanted to say, asking me questions and talking to me softly. I’ll never forget it. She’s the most genuinely kind person I’ve ever known. I appreciate being lucky enough to have been impacted by her as a child. The world is forever dimmed without her light in it. She will be greatly missed.
My mom has been great friends with JoAnn my entire life. We used to go to Mike and JoAnn’s house often growing up, so they are kind of like honorary family in my eyes. I can’t tell you how many warm memories I have of her. She was so kind to my brother and I. She never ever spoke a harsh word to us. She is the type of person to go out of her way to help a stranger while no one is looking. Once when I was maybe 11 or 12, my brother and I stayed with Mike and JoAnn for two weeks while my parents were out of the country. Of course, we missed them and were nervous about being without them, but JoAnn quickly made us so comfortable with her attentiveness and generosity. It became a vacation, with days full of swimming in their pool, grilling fabulous meals (Mike and JoAnn are excellent cooks), and movie nights. Every night after my shower, she would brush my really long hair, just sitting and talking with me. We would talk about the day, my parents, my friends, my hopes and dreams. She would encourage me and listen without judgment. She has this talent for making you comfortable. Everyone who knows her absolutely adores her. I’m willing to bet that each and every person she has ever met has a story or two of their own recounting her genuine kindness. She’s so authentically beautiful inside and out. I immensely regret not seeing her more as an adult. I regret not introducing my kids to her, so that they could experience true warmth and authentic benevolence. I feel that the world will forever be a little less bright without her in it. She will be immensely missed.