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 Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0