Joanna Hassell McCarver

January 20, 1975 - September 19, 2020

Joanna Hassell McCarver, 45, of Bessemer,AL, passed away peacefully in her home September 19th, 2020. She fought a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Joanna is survived by her husband, Chris McCarver, daughter Chloe, and son Calum. She is also survived by her parents, Gene and Jessie Hassell, and sister Joy (Brian), 2 nieces and 2 nephews, and one great nephew. Joanna was predeceased by her brother, David Hassell. After graduation from Mcadory High School, Joanna attended The University of South Alabama, where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Respiratory Therapy. She followed this by receiving a Master’s of Exercise Physiology from UAB. Joanna began her career at UAB Highlands, through time rising to the position of UAB Director of Respiratory Therapy. Recently Joanna felt led to teach and had begun a new career as the Director of the Respiratory department at Jefferson State Community College. Joanna’s hobbies included baking and catering as well as singing with her beautiful voice. The family wishes to thank everyone for the prayers, food, and numerous acts of love and kindness during this time. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 11 AM until service time at 1 PM at Grace Life Baptist Church, Bessemer, AL. Interment will follow at Kimbrell Cemetery.