JoAnne Rhue Harrison

If you are a fan of the successful History Channel show Pawn Stars, you must know 'Old Man' Richard Harrison. The topic of this blog is his wife of about sixty years, JoAnne Rhue Harrison. Sadly, 'Old Man' Rick died in 2018, leaving her a widow.

JoAnne, who hails from Winston-Salem, N.C., was born on 2nd September 1940. Concerning Harrison's citizenship, she is American and is of white ethnicity. After moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, she started a family business with her husband.

Net Worth Of JoAnne Rhue Harrison

JoAnne Rhue Harrison has an estimated net worth of $3 million. JoAnne owns equal wealth as Lauren Wirkus. She is also a businesswoman and owns a percentage of the Pawnshop business. 

By profession, JoAnne is a former real estate agent. Furthermore, she was also the co-owner of the family business, Gold & Silver Pawn Shops. Her son and grandson currently carry on the family legacy.

JoAnne has benefitted from the legacy of her husband, Richard Harrison. On the other hand, JoAnne's son Rick Harrison, the current face of the pawn shop, is estimated to be worth about $9 million. 

Rick also earns from his reality TV career and has various endorsements and sponsorships.

JoAnne Rhue Harrison And Richard Harrison Once Went Bankrupt

JoAnne was a housewife for the first years of her marriage. Later, in 1970, she obtained a real estate license and opened her firm in 1973. 

For a time, JoAnne's husband joined the company, but sadly, due to the economic depression of the time, the company went through tough times. They had to close the shop.

The family then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1981, where they opened a pawn shop. This became a successful business that turned into an incredible family legacy.

A Quick Look At JoAnne Rhue Harrison's Married Life

Glancing at JoAnne Rhue Harrison's personal life, she is a widowed woman. However, she was previously married to her husband, Richard Benjamin Harrison. By profession, Richard was a retired Navy man who later opened pawnshops and became a reality TV personality.

The lovely couple tied the knot in 1959 in JoAnne's hometown of North Carolina. During that time, the couple was just a bit shy of twenty years of age, and Richard had joined the US Navy due to some legal issues.

JoAnne and Harrison met in a barn dance, and she was pretty taken with him. At the time, Richard was from a poor dirt family, while JoAnne was from a prim and proper Southern family.

JoAnne and Richard were happily married for about sixty years and had four children together. Her husband was very fond of her and even refused to go on promotional tours to spend time with her. The marriage lasted till Harrison's death on June 25, 2018.

JoAnne Rhue Harrison and Richard's Children

From JoAnne's long marital relationship with Richard, she has four children, one daughter, and three sons altogether. Their oldest daughter, Sherry, died when she was six, but their sons, Joseph, Rick, and Chris, are alive and well.

Sherry Harrison, JoAnne's Oldest Daughter, Died Young

Sherry Joann Harrison was born in 1960 and died six years later in 1967. She was reportedly born with Down syndrome, and her father, Harrison, had to re-enlist in the Navy to get the health benefits.

Sadly, the baby girl Sherry was not on this earth for long. At the time of her passing, she was grieved by her parents and her three younger brothers.

Who Exactly Are JoAnne Rhue Harrison's Three Sons?

JoAnne Harrison has three boys. She has a close bond with her children and is present in their lives. The oldest boy is Joseph Kent Harrison, named after her father. 

Many sources suggest that Rick is the oldest son, but this is just a rumor, as even he has called Joe his older brother. He is rumored to be a typical protective older brother.

Christopher Harrison is the youngest child of JoAnne and Richard Harrison. Nothing is public about him other than that he is not Chris Harrison from The Bachelor. However, he was cut off from his father's will in 2017 due to undisclosed reasons.

A Brief About JoAnne's Husband 

JoAnne was married to Richard Benjamin Harrison, better known as Richard Harrison and later as 'Old Man' in the show Pawn Stars. He was born in Virginia on  March 4, 1941, but later moved to North Carolina as a child.

Harrison went to the local high school and enlisted in the Navy at sixteen due to legal troubles. He was a wild child who spent his days hustling. He went on to have a long career in the Navy that spanned about twenty years.

After the family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1981, Harrison and his wife JoAnne opened a Pawn shop named Gold & Silver Coin Shop, which soon expanded and saw tremendous success. 

The success led to Harrison, his son, Rick, and grandson, Corey, along with Corey's best friend, Austin "Chumlee" Russell, getting the opportunity to star in the new show Pawn Stars in July 2009.

The show launched the store and the family into stardom, making them celebrities. Harrison and his family were even awarded publicly and asked to come to speak at events. Richard Harrison died in 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

About Harrison's Famous Son Rick Harrison

JoAnne Rhue Harrison's third child is Rick Harrison, the current face of Pawn Stars. Named after his father, Rick has followed in his footsteps and managed his late father's pawn shop. He is known to be very book-smart and street-smart.

It may be news to many, but young Rick suffered from epilepsy and had grand mal seizures growing up. This made his childhood quiet, and he spent most of his time in bed. He has only studied till the tenth grade but is very well-read.

Rick is a famous reality TV personality, along with his son Corey and his late father, Richard Harrison. He is the one who insisted that the family get a pawn license back in the 1980s. Later through his smarts and dedication, he was able to file and win a legal case to obtain the valuable paper, which is now worth about $3 million.

Rick has been married three times in his life and has three sons. His oldest son is Corey, who is also part of the show. Corey was once wed to Korina Harrison. 

Early Life Of JoAnne Rhue Harrison

JoAnne Harrison was born JoAnne Rhue, the daughter of Joseph Rhue and Monnie Alice Rhue. JoAnne has three known siblings! They are George Rhue, Jerry Rhue, and Tom Rhue. By all accounts, JoAnne's early years were happy, and she grew up under the care of her family. 

JoAnne's father, Joseph, was a respected judge in the county and went on to later work for Philip Morris in North Carolina. Some of her family members and her husband, Richard, were also in the Navy.

JoAnne was a student at Kernersville High School and became a real estate agent, the same as NBA Player Devin Booker's brother, Davon Wade. Inspired by the 'liberated woman,' she continued to work on her career and develop her work life.

JoAnne Has Health Problems

It is no secret that JoAnne Rhue Harrison suffers from health issues. She has diabetes and often uses a wheelchair. Also, she had a caretaker for her before 2010.

Alleged Legal Issues Regarding JoAnne Rhue Harrison

There have been some rumors of a breach of fiduciary duty by JoAnne's son toward her. The rumors suggest that while JoAnne owns a part of the family pawn shop, she has not been made aware of the financial status. Further, during the pandemic, she had not received any funds for her care from the business.

There was allegedly a legal case in 2022, but the outcome has not been made public. Rick was accused of misappropriating funds and beaching contracts. Rick, on the other hand, has said the suit has no merit and that lawyers are taking advantage of his aging mother.

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