Joani Marie Thornbrue

Joani Marie Thornbrue, 47, passed away on October 19, 2026.

Joani was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and grew up in Nowata and Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She attended Delaware Public Schools and later continued her education at Rogers State University, where she completed college credit courses.

Joani enjoyed many hobbies, including gardening, caring for her flowers, spending time with her animals, and going fishing. Above all else, her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. Her family meant everything to her, and she treasured the time she spent loving and caring for them.

Joani worked at Harps grocery store for the past seven years and had recently been promoted to manager. She was a dedicated, hardworking employee who took great pride in her work. She was also a very giving person who cared about others and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

She was proceeded in death by her sons Mark Taylor, Robert Whitaker, Dad mark Manuel, Grandpa Woodward, Aunt Billy June, Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Larry Woodward and uncle Bob Garner.

She was survived by her children Coltin and Troi Taylor, Charity Tatum, Michael Taylor, and Donny Whitaker, her mother Vickie Manuel, (Siblings) David and Jeanann Thornbrue, Krista and Mike Lorenz, Johannan Denison. Great aunt Kinse, Aunt Debbie and uncle Donald Tupin, Aunt Pat Woodward, Great aunt Becky Garner, grandma Barbara Woodward. (grandchildren Hadley and Riley Taylor, Faith, John, Isaiah, and Levi Tatum. Nieces and nephews) Dakota Thornbrue, Sam, Elijah, Jalen, Saliyah; Fiance Brad Hewitt.

Joani will be remembered for her generous heart, strong work ethic, love of family, and appreciation for the simple things in life. Her greatest legacy will be the love she shared with her children and grandchildren and the lasting memories she leaves behind for all who knew and loved her.