Former Rescue Mission CEO writes children’s book Gene Marrano August 11, 2022 1 min 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 1 min read Virginians will keep spending this holiday season – with some tweaks on what they purchase Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0 1 min read RSO Holiday Pops, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, A Christmas Story at MMT … all coming soon Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0 1 min read What is Brown Friday? Denise Membreno November 26, 2025 0