Joanne Thompson age 76 of San Carlos, Arizona passed away on April 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Sacaton, Arizona on March 27, 1940, the daughter of Anita (Kisto) Quibro and Ernest Ellis. She worked as a teacher for the B.I.A.. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents Anita Quibro and Ernest Ellis and her husband Raleigh Thompson. She is survived by her children Patrick Thompson (Elba) of Second Mesa, Arizona, Mary Dewey (Mark) of San Carlos, Arizona, Terrence Thompson (Angela) of Sacaton, Arizona, brothers Stan Ellis of Coolidge, Arizona, Monty Ellis of Phoenix, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Wake was Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Thompson residence. Funeral Services were on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at St. Charles Catholic Church in San Carlos. Interment was in Holy Ground Cemetery