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 The Historic Garden Week Tour comes back to Salem Gene Marrano April 24, 2026 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026