
She was born on February 14, 1961 in Fremont OH to James and Helen (Blankenship) King.
Joanna lived life to the fullest which began as a young child. At the young age of nine, Joanna sang gospel songs alongside her older sister and two younger brothers in a group known as the "Tres Reys." They traveled to local churches and fairs all over the Toledo area and performed live on WMGS radio station in Bowling Green.