May 6, 1955 - Jan 2, 2017

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Joni's life was filled with love and laughter, devoting herself completely to her sons, family, and all those close to her. She was a loving mother and caregiver to her grandmother Beckley (Gaga) and her father William. Many will cherish her memory as she is surrounded by the love from her church, family, and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Chris Swanson and Johnathon Hughes; brother, Robert Wallace; and aunts, Carol (Poitevin) Stahl and Betty-Jean Green. Proceeded in death by her parents, Margaret Beckley Wallace and William H. Wallace.

Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 28th, at Stricklin/Snively Mortuary 1952 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Trinity United Methodist Church of Lakewood, 5730 South Street, Lakewood, CA. 90713.

Author's note: We understand that Joni died from complications of non-hodgkins lymphoma.