Former Rescue Mission CEO writes children’s book Gene Marrano August 11, 2022 1 minute read Joy Sylvester Johnson (L) and Marian McConnell The former CEO of the Roanoke Rescue Mission has written her first book – its aimed at children but Joy Sylvester Johnson says there’s a message for parents as well. There’s a book launch on Saturday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Order the book here Share: Post navigation Previous: Local artistic couple create surprising new best-seller itemNext: Non-profit health celebrates full services now available at Valley View Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026