Joann Davis Thompson, Class of 1962, retired Monday, December 11 only three months short of 44 years.

Joann was an AMAP/aide at Pleasant Acres Christian Haven, which is a personal care facility.

It’s at 41 Pleasant Drive Acres in Fairmont.

Karyn Christopher is the administrator. The staff numbers up to 20.

She lives in Fairmont and is the widow of Don Thompson, who passed away six years ago.

Joann and Don were married almost 49 years.

She grew up in Monongah. Joann's cousin is Marlene Davis Christopher, also Class of 1962.

At Monongah High, Joann was junior class treasurer, senior class secretary, on the prom committee, in the class tournaments (including the senior girls tournament champs), Y-Teens, fashion show, Christmas assembly and graduation usher.

Her birthday is January 19.

There were four Thompsons at the 2014 Monongah High Alumni Reunion: George, Jerry, Sam and Joann. Marlene was there with Jane Amos.

Walter Davis is Joann’s uncle.

Now that she's retired, Joann will have more time to enjoy her grandchildren, who are 8 and 10 years old.

Play away, Joann!