Jo Ann Hardwick Obituary (2023) - Rescue, California

Jo Ann Robbins Hardwick, 84 passed away on January 6, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 24th, 1938, in Henrietta, North Carolina. Preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, John Philip Hardwick of San Jose, California. Daughter of parents George Robbins (1912-1988) and Daisy Robbins (Goode)(1916-2007). Beloved sister of Nancy Mobley(1939-2013). Great-grandson Mason Camarillo (June 13, 2019-June 16, 2019). She is survived by a loving daughter Lezlye Lauterbach of El Dorado Hills, loving son John Hardwick of Folsom, Granddaughter’s Sarah Camarillo and Jordyn Hardwick, Three Grandson’s Phillip Lauterbach, Zachary Lauterbach, Coltyn Hardwick, Great Grandchildren, Riley Camarillo, Oliver Camarillo, and Mason Camarillo. Jo Ann Graduated from Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. With a BS degree in Business and Economics. She briefly worked at Lockheed Missiles and Space in Charleston, South Carolina. She spent over 30 years in Education. Starting with teaching high school typing, shorthand and history. Later pursuing administrative positions Registrar at Homestead High School and the Fremont Union District Office. JoAnn was an avid sports fan. If it was a sport she was watching. Her NFL team was the San Francisco 49ers. A 49er Faithful Fan forever. She would never miss a Tennis match whether it be Wimbledon or the French Open. She dedicated a large portion of her time to her Genealogy. She traced her roots back to the American Revolution and Colonel times. She was a member of the daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames. Her family was her sole focus, and she worried over and took care of them until the end, sometimes to the exclusion of her own needs. She will be buried at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery in Forest City, NC. There will be a graveside memorial to be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. :http://act.alz.org/goto/JoAnnHardwick JoAnn will be desperately missed by all those that she’s left behind.” In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you, the day god took you home.” She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed.