Joan Marjorie Palella, 80 of Mesa, AZ was taken into the arms of the Lord February 8, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frank, her 3 children: Linda, Steven, and David; 4 grandchildren: Nicole, Kristen, Colton, and Renato, and 3 great-grandchildren: Ailee, Eban, and Paizley. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ, with a visitation prior at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to Gideon International at www.gideons.org.