Joann Grywczynski

Joann Grywcynski, age 73, passed away at her residence on June 22, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on March 31, 1943 in South Bend, Indiana, to Taffie and Frances (Brown) Mallard who both preceded her in death.

Joann married Richard Napoleon Winston in 1960. To this union were born four daughters: Beverly (Michael) Winston-Phillips of Indianapolis, Indiana, Crystal Jefferies of South Bend, Indiana, LaTanga (Purnell) Davis and Selena Winston both of Columbus, Ohio.

Joann graduated from Central High School. In 1973, Joann married Andrew Grywczynski Sr., to this union was born a son, Andrew Grywczynski, Jr.

Joann was a member of St. Augustine’s Parish where she and her husband faithfully served until her illness. Joann enjoyed playing Bingo, playing her slot games and the lottery. She retired from St. Mary’s College after 20 years of service as a Food Coordinator. Joann was an outgoing and all around hard working woman and was willing to take in any task, and a person who loved people.

Joann is survived by three brothers: William J. (Cheryl) Harris of Lafayette, Indiana; Taffie J. (Deborah) Mallard and Donald Mallard; two sisters: Margaret (James) Edwards and Malinda Mallard all of South Bend, Indiana. Others to cherish her memory are six grandchildren; one grandson, Ricky Jefferies Jr.; and five granddaughters: LaRena Scisco (Burnett), Sunsea (Martell) Williams, Sahnarriea and Kenshea Grywczynski, Jasmine Swanson and Paja Brown; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Christopher; two brothers: Cleophus C.T. Cheetah Williams and Sterlan W. Williams

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