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 About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025 1 min read The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025