JoAnn Beauchaine (May 02, 1933 - December 09, 2023)

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JoAnn Beauchaine
  • May 02, 1933
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  • December 09, 2023

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JOANN WHEATON BEAUCHAINE

MAY 2, 1933 to DECEMBER 9, 2023

JoAnn Wheaton Beauchaine, 90, passed away December 9th at her home in Cape Coral, Florida following a lengthy battle with cancer.

JoAnn was born in Macon, Georgia to Wilmot Darrel and LaMartha Tupsie Wheaton. JoAnn lived in Macon until she joined the United States Navy where she met and married Richard E (Dick) Beauchaine in September 1953. They enjoyed 63 years together, 51 of those years living and working in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Upon retirement, JoAnn and Dick enjoyed travel and cruising for many years until Dick’s passing in 2015.

JoAnn is survived by her children, Stephanie Beauchaine and Darrell Beauchaine both of Cape Coral, Florida, and Anthony Beauchaine and Lisa Beauchaine DeMarco (Frank) both of Durham, North Carolina; grandson, Luke Beauchaine of Durham, North Carolina; granddaughters, Caitlin Chitty of Raleigh and Megan Maccherone of Durham; great grandchild, Gavin Chitty; and two great grandchildren on the way. JoAnn is also survived by her sister, Kay Vance and nephew Bill Vance both of Phenix City, Alabama; and cousins, Marie Wallis Bridges of Lexington, South Carolina, and Joseph Wallis of Dunn, North Carolina. JoAnn was predeceased by her sister Patricia Bass.

In addition to her beloved family and friends, JoAnn loved and thoroughly enjoyed her UNC Tarheels, her many cats, the Cape Coral burrowing owls, and sandhill cranes.

Burial with military honors will be held in early 2024 at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida next to her husband Dick. Date and time to be determined and will be posted on this website.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Hospice Team 320 at Hope HealthCare, Cape Coral, Florida for the loving and professional care given their mother.

To honor JoAnn’s memory, memorials/donations may be made to Hope Hospice and Community Services

· online at Donate.HopeHCS.org or

· by check to Development Department, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers FL 33908.


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  1. Nayoka Marlow says:
    24 Jan 2024
    Stephanie and family, Sending my loving thoughts and prayers.

    Forever in my heart,
    Nayoka Marlow & Edna

  2. Nayoka Marlow lit a candle:
    24 Jan 2024
    Lit since January 24, 2024 at 1:12:36 PM

  3. Caitlin posted an image:
    11 Jan 2024
    Gavin with great grandma B
    Gavin with great grandma B

  4. Darlene Naugle lit a candle:
    11 Jan 2024
    Lit since January 11, 2024 at 1:47:37 PM

  5. Darlene Naugle says:
    11 Jan 2024
    Sending our love & sympathy to you all! What a lovely write-up! She & your dad were so dear & loving to us! We treasure all the wonderful memories of your whole family ! They will definitely be missed! Love & hugs….
    Darlene, Denny & Dustin

  6. Stephanie Beauchaine posted an image:
    10 Jan 2024
    Enjoying Wrightsville beach with Dick
    Enjoying Wrightsville beach with Dick

  7. Stephanie Beauchaine posted an image:
    10 Jan 2024
    Heading home from Washington DC, Navy Veteran and her LifeFlight escort
    Heading home from Washington DC, Navy Veteran and her LifeFlight escort

  8. Stephanie Beauchaine posted an image:
    10 Jan 2024
    Mom ready for LifeFlight Mission 17<br />
September 2018
    Mom ready for LifeFlight Mission 17
    September 2018

  9. Lisa posted an image:
    20 Dec 2023
    Mom as she was preparing to send a video to Megan and Morgan for their upcoming wedding. Always looked beautiful!
    Mom as she was preparing to send a video to Megan and Morgan for their upcoming wedding. Always looked beautiful!

  10. Lisa DeMarco lit a candle:
    20 Dec 2023
    Lit since December 20, 2023 at 12:37:37 PM

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